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Hoops Preview: TV Info, Projected Lineups and Series History for OSU and Baylor
Could the Pokes sweep the defending national champs?
The Cowboys are looking to sweep the defending national champs on Big Monday.
Oklahoma State hosts Baylor after beating the then-No. 1 Bears in Waco earlier this year. Here is a preview of the matchup.
Viewing Info
Time: 8 p.m. Monday
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena
Watch: ESPN (Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla & Kris Budden)
Team Stats
| Oklahoma State | Baylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-13 | 22-5 |
| Points Per Game | 70 | 77.5 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 67.3 | 63 |
| Field-Goal Percentage | 44% | 47% |
| Opponent Field-Goal Percentage | 40% | 43% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 30% | 36% |
| Free-Throw Percentage | 67% | 69% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.5 | 37.1 |
Projected Starters
| Oklahoma State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Anderson | Junior | 6-3 | 11.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Bryce Thompson | Sophomore | 6-5 | 10.9 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Isaac Likekele | Senior | 6-5 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Tyreek Smith | R-Sophomore | 6-7 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Moussa Cisse | Sophomore | 7-0 | 7 | 5.9 | 0.3 |
| Baylor | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Akinjo | Senior | 6-1 | 13.2 | 2.4 | 5.8 |
| Dale Bonner | Junior | 6-2 | 3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Kendall Brown | Freshman | 6-8 | 10 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Matthew Mayer | Senior | 6-9 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Flo Thamba | Senior | 6-10 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 0.3 |
Series History
When the Cowboys beat the Bears 61-54 in Waco earlier this season, it was the first time in OSU’s history it defeated a No. 1 team on the road.
The game was a coming out party for Bryce Thompson, who scored 19 points and had a game-icing steal on the defensive end. The Cowboys led by as many as 18 points in the first half. The Bears pulled to within a point with 1:21 to play before the Pokes closed on a 6-0 run, with all points coming from Thompson.
The Cowboys are 57-33 against Baylor in the teams’ all-time series, and OSU has beaten the Bears the past two times the teams have played. Here is a look at the past 10 meetings between the squads:
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma State | 61-54 | Waco |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma State | 83-74 | Big 12 Tournament |
| 2020-21 | Baylor | 81-70 | Waco |
| 2020-21 | Baylor | 81-66 | Stillwater |
| 2019-20 | Baylor | 78-70 | Waco |
| 2019-20 | Baylor | 75-68 | Stillwater |
| 2018-19 | Oklahoma State | 67-64 | Waco |
| 2018-19 | Baylor | 73-69 | Stillwater |
| 2017-18 | Baylor | 67-56 | Stillwater |
| 2017-18 | Baylor | 76-60 | Waco |
Big 12 Standings
| Team | Conference Record | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 11-2 | 22-4 |
| Baylor | 10-4 | 22-5 |
| Texas Tech | 10-4 | 21-6 |
| Texas | 8-6 | 19-8 |
| Kansas State | 6-8 | 14-12 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-8 | 13-13 |
| TCU | 5-7 | 16-8 |
| Iowa State | 5-9 | 18-9 |
| Oklahoma | 4-10 | 14-13 |
| West Virginia | 3-10 | 14-12 |
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