NCAAB · Final

Oklahoma State Defeats Nicholls in High-Scoring Affair

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Gallagher-Iba Arena

Oklahoma State Cowboys 95, Nicholls Colonels 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Nicholls Colonels vs Oklahoma State Cowboys?

Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Nicholls Colonels 95-81 at Gallagher-Iba Arena on November 22, 2025.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys continued their impressive home form with a decisive 95-81 victory over the Nicholls Colonels at Gallagher-Iba Arena. This win extends the Cowboys' home record to 7-0, while the Colonels remain winless on the road, falling to 0-6. Oklahoma State's strong performance was highlighted by their recent form, as they have now won five consecutive games, averaging 92.8 points in their last five outings.

In this matchup, Oklahoma State showcased their offensive prowess, scoring 95 points against Nicholls, who struggled defensively. The Cowboys averaged 81.5 points per game this season, and their ability to maintain a high scoring average was evident throughout the game. Conversely, Nicholls, who has averaged 69.0 points per game, has now lost five straight games, with their last victory coming earlier in the season.

The game saw Oklahoma State take control early, leveraging their home-court advantage. They have demonstrated a strong home record of 7-1 overall, while Nicholls has struggled significantly away from home, with a record of 1-6. The Cowboys' recent success at Gallagher-Iba Arena has been a critical factor in their performance, as they have consistently outscored opponents in front of their home crowd.

In terms of scoring, the Cowboys were led by multiple contributors, with standout plays coming from players like Jaylen Curry, who made a crucial three-point jumper late in the second half to help seal the victory. The scoring plays included a series of free throws and assists, showcasing the teamwork and offensive strategy employed by Oklahoma State.

The Colonels, on the other hand, faced challenges throughout the game. Despite their efforts to close the gap, including a late push with a dunk from Jalik Dunkley and a three-point jumper from Trae English, they were unable to overcome the Cowboys' lead. Nicholls has now averaged only 61.0 points in their last five games, a stark contrast to Oklahoma State's offensive output.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in college basketball, affecting team dynamics and performance. Both teams will be looking to assess their rosters as they move forward in the season.

The betting market had priced Oklahoma State as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the final analysis. This reflects the Cowboys' dominant position in the matchup, given their recent form and home advantage.

The conditions at Gallagher-Iba Arena were favorable for the Cowboys, contributing to their strong performance. The atmosphere was charged, with fans supporting the home team, which often plays a crucial role in college basketball games.

As the season progresses, viewers should watch for Oklahoma State's continued offensive efficiency and how they manage to maintain their momentum. Conversely, Nicholls will need to address their defensive struggles and find ways to improve their scoring to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsJaylen Curry30Oklahoma State Cowboys
AssistsJaylen Curry10Oklahoma State Cowboys
ReboundsChristian Coleman7Oklahoma State Cowboys
PointsJalik Dunkley22Nicholls Colonels
AssistsSincere Malone5Nicholls Colonels
ReboundsJalik Dunkley12Nicholls Colonels

Recent form

Oklahoma State Cowboys

Last 10: 7-3Streak W581.5 scored · 74.1 allowed per game7-1 at home

W103-95vs South Florida BullsNov 20
W85-69vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 16
W94-67vs Prairie View A&M PanthersNov 13
W87-63vs Texas A&M AggiesNov 9
W95-71vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 5
L68-87vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 11
W78-67vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 8
L70-83at UCF KnightsMar 6
L61-71at Baylor BearsMar 2
W74-68vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 26

Nicholls Colonels

Last 10: 4-6Streak L569 scored · 72.5 allowed per game1-6 away

L79-99at Murray State RacersNov 15
L63-68at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 13
L57-65at Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 8
L51-77at Kentucky WildcatsNov 5
L55-58at Lamar CardinalsMar 12
W74-70vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 11
L53-65at Lamar CardinalsMar 4
W94-70at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksMar 1
W71-69vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 25
W93-84vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Nicholls Colonels	Oklahoma State Cowboys
Field goals	30-69	31-59
Field goal %	43	53
Three-pointers	10-37	8-20
Three-point %	27	40
Free throws	11-17	25-27
Free throw %	65	93
Rebounds	34	35
Offensive rebounds	12	5
Defensive rebounds	22	30
Assists	18	18
Steals	8	10
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	16	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	26
Fast-break points	16	15
Points in the paint	36	46
Fouls	15	15
Largest lead	0	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-57Christian Winborne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Grant Sanders.
2nd Half47-60Jaylen Curry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Coleman.
2nd Half49-60Grant Sanders made Jumper.
2nd Half49-63Anthony Roy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Curry.
2nd Half49-65Jaylen Curry made Layup.
2nd Half49-67Anthony Roy made Layup.
2nd Half49-69Parsa Fallah made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Curry.
2nd Half51-69Zaiden Cross made Layup.
2nd Half51-71Parsa Fallah made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Curry.
2nd Half51-72Ryan Crotty made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-72Sincere Malone made Layup.
2nd Half53-73Ryan Crotty made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-74Ryan Crotty made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-76Parsa Fallah made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Curry.
2nd Half55-76Jalik Dunkley made Layup. Assisted by Zaiden Cross.
2nd Half56-76Sincere Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-78Isaiah Coleman made Dunk. Assisted by Vyctorius Miller.
2nd Half56-80Jaylen Curry made Layup.
2nd Half58-80Zaiden Cross made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half58-81Jaylen Curry made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-82Jaylen Curry made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-82Christian Winborne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalik Dunkley.
2nd Half63-82Sincere Malone made Jumper.
2nd Half63-83Jaylen Curry made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-84Jaylen Curry made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-84Sincere Malone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalik Dunkley.
2nd Half66-85Andrija Vukovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-86Andrija Vukovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-86Zaiden Cross made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sincere Malone.
2nd Half70-86Sincere Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-86Sincere Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-88Isaiah Coleman made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Curry.
2nd Half72-88Trae English made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-88Trae English made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-88Jalik Dunkley made Dunk. Assisted by Trae English.
2nd Half75-90Andrija Vukovic made Layup. Assisted by Kanye Clary.
2nd Half78-90Sincere Malone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zaiden Cross.
2nd Half78-92Ryan Crotty made Layup.
2nd Half81-92Trae English made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zaiden Cross.
2nd Half81-95Jaylen Curry made Three Point Jumper.