The Cowboys and Sooners are both in a bit of a rough patch, but a Bedlam win for either would be an excellent way to break out of that slump.
Oklahoma State and Oklahoma play in Round 1 of Bedlam on Saturday in Stillwater. Here is a preview of the action.
Viewing Info
Time: 11 a.m. Saturday
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena
Watch: ESPN2 (Rich Hollenberg and Brooke Weisbrod)
Team Stats
| Oklahoma State | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 10-11 | 13-9 |
| Points Per Game | 69.4 | 70.4 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 67 | 64 |
| Field-Goal Percentage | 43% | 49% |
| Opponent Field-Goal Percentage | 40% | 42% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 30% | 33% |
| Free-Throw Percentage | 66% | 75% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.7 | 32.1 |
Projected Starters
| Oklahoma State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Anderson | Junior | 6-3 | 11 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Bryce Thompson | Sophomore | 6-5 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Rondel Walker | Sophomore | 6-5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Isaac Likekele | Senior | 6-5 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Moussa Cisse | Sophomore | 7-0 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 0.3 |
| Oklahoma | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goldwire | Senior | 6-3 | 9.7 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Umoja Gibson | Senior | 6-1 | 12.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Jalen Hill | Junior | 6-6 | 8.9 | 6 | 1.6 |
| Jacob Groves | Junior | 6-9 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 0.2 |
| Tanner Groves | Senior | 6-10 | 12.7 | 5.7 | 1.7 |
Series History
The Cowboys are on a three-game winning streak against the Sooners, having swept OU last season.
Last season saw the two Bedlam games be played in three days. The first was an overtime classic in Norman, where Cade Cunningham dropped 40 points to go with 11 rebounds in OSU’s 94-90 victory. Avery Anderson (15), Bryce Williams (15) and Rondel Walker (11) also scored in double figures for the Pokes.
After a day off, the teams did it again in Stillwater, a game the Cowboys won 79-75. That game saw Kalib Boone score 17 points. Cunningham (15), Williams (14) and Anderson (11) also scored in double figures.
The Sooners boast a 140-102 all-time record in the series, but the Cowboys are 65-46 against OU in Stillwater. Here is a look at the past 10 Bedlams.
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma State | 79-75 | Stillwater |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma State | 94-90 | Norman |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma State | 83-66 | Stillwater |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma | 82-69 | Norman |
| 2018-19 | Oklahoma | 70-61 | Stillwater |
| 2018-19 | Oklahoma | 74-64 | Norman |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma State | 71-60 | Big 12 Tournament |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma State | 83-81 | Stillwater |
| 2017-18 | Oklahoma | 109-89 | Norman |
| 2016-17 | Oklahoma State | 96-92 | Stillwater |
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