Oklahoma State University Athletics
Postgame Notes: Oklahoma State 101 Houston Baptist 74
November 26, 2017 | Cowboy Basketball
• The Cowboys opened the game by making 24 free throws in a row, which set a new Big 12 record. The previous record was when when Missouri made 23 in a row against Kansas State on Feb. 1, 1997.
•The Cowboys shot 93.9 percent from the free throw line, which is the 24th best free throw percentage in a game in NCAA history (min. 30 made).
• OSU assisted on 26 of its 30 field goals against HBU, which is good for a ratio of .87 - tied for the fourth best single-game performance in program history.
•This is the highest scoring game of the year for the Cowboys. This was the 49th 100-point game in OSU history and tied for the 36th highest scoring game ever for the Cowboys.
• The Cowboys made 24 free throws in the first half, which are the team's most in a half since connecting on 24 in the second half against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 16, 2015.
• The Cowboys continue to get a lift from their bench. They outscored the Huskies bench 61-29.
•The Cowboys used a 14-2 run to close the first half to give them a 22-point lead.
• OSU trailed for just 27 seconds of today's game, which means OSU has trailed for a total of just 1:39 in four home games this season.
• Thomas Dziagwa continued his hot shooting to start this season. He set a career-high with 16 points. He has hit at least one 3-pointer in every game this season and he has yet to miss a free throw.
•Davon Dillard made his season debut for the Cowboys. The junior finished with nine points and three rebounds in 13 minutes of action.
•Cameron McGriff set a career-high with 14 points, while shooting a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. He has at least six points in every game this season.
• Kendall Smith has posted at least seven points and two assists in each game this season. Today he had 16 points and five assists.
•OSU had five players score in double figures for the third time this season.
•Gallagher-Iba Arena is one of the toughest venues for opponents in the country. Since 1989, the Cowboys are now 208-6 (.967) in non-conference games in GIA.
•OSU has now won 13 straight non-conference home games dating back to December of 2015.
•OSU has made at least one three-pointer in 553 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001.
