Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Second-half shot selection hurts (3) looks on during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. He made four in the opening half.Īnd despite foul trouble that forced him to the bench for a good portion of the second half, he closed strong.Lawrence, Kansas, USA Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) shoots a layup as Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. Thompson was electric early, making two quick 3s. The former Jayhawk matched his career high with 23 points, making a career-best seven 3-pointers. He nearly led the way to another massive road upset. More: How Oklahoma State's improved 3-point shooting led to rout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Thompson steps up in big momentsĪ year ago, Thompson led the Cowboys to a road upset of No. OSU had multiple chances under the basket with 1.1 second remaining, but failed to make the basket to force overtime or win the game.

then made a layup with 6 seconds remaining to take the lead. McCullar responded with his own 3 with 43 seconds left to regain the lead.Īfter Kansas superstar Jalen Wilson made two free shots with 21 seconds remaining, Thompson hit a deep 3 against stout defense to tie the game with 14.8 seconds left.

Thompson hit a go-ahead 3 with 1:48 remaining. OSU (8-5, 0-1) led 45-30 at halftime after playing its best half of the season.Īfter Kansas (12-1, 1-0) quickly rallied, the Cowboys settled down. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Lawrence, Kansas, USA Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Bryce Thompson (1) shoots as Kansas Jayhawks guard Gradey Dick (4) defends during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse.

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