Arizona State gave a solid second-half effort to beat Oklahoma State 85 76 on Tuesday night, February 10, 2026, at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe. The victory ended a close game and revealed the physicality and calmness of the Sun Devils in the end.
First Half: Physical Establishes the Mood
The first half was an even battle, yet Arizona State sliced an opening of 3631 by dominating the glass. The Sun Devils had 13 offensive rebounds within the first 20 minutes, which stretched out possessions, and Oklahoma State could not acquire momentum.
Although the Cowboys were also competitive, the efforts they made on the boards as ASU tapped into were the difference maker initially.
Second Half: Late Run Seals the Outcome
Oklahoma State used the second half to claw back. The game remained within a single possession throughout most of it. With a little more than three minutes remaining, the Cowboys cut the lead to 69-68, putting themselves in danger of taking the lead.
Arizona State was retaliating resoundingly and poured in a decisive 9-0 streak to provide the separation and make the game unattainable. The Sun Devils ended the half with a 49-point lead, and they ended well on both sides of the floor.
Key Performers
Massamba Diop was the best Arizona State player with 17 points on efficient shooting, and Santiago Trouet had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Maurice Odum added 13 points. In the case of Oklahoma State, Anthony Roy and Parsa Fallah led the Cowboys with 16 points each.
Arizona State controlled second-chance points (244.34), points off turnovers (2613), and enjoyed an overwhelming advantage in rebounding (45-34), and each of these contributed to the late surge.
The win takes Arizona State to an overall record of 13-12 and 48 in the Big 12.