Anthony Roy’s Season High 30 Lifts Oklahoma State Past No. 16 BYU 99 to 92 in Big 12 Upset

Stillwater, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State delivered its most significant win of the season Wednesday night, riding a season high 30 points from Anthony Roy to a 99 to 92 victory over 16th ranked BYU in a breaking update that reshaped the Big 12 landscape at Gallagher Iba Arena.

The Cowboys improved to 16 and 6 overall and 4 and 5 in conference play, winning their second straight game and earning their first victory this season over a ranked opponent. BYU fell to 17 and 5 overall and 5 and 4 in the Big 12, dropping its third consecutive game and suffering its first loss of the season to an unranked team.

Roy was the difference, scoring 30 points on an aggressive mix of perimeter shooting and drives while setting the tone early. Jaylen Curry added 18 points and Vyctorius Miller chipped in 14 as Oklahoma State capitalized on one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season. The Cowboys finished with 99 points after struggling to reach rhythm in recent weeks against ranked competition.

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa delivered a performance that underscored why he is widely viewed as a future NBA lottery pick. The freshman forward scored 36 points with 7 rebounds and knocked down five three pointers, repeatedly keeping the Cougars within reach. He scored 18 points in the first half alone, punctuating the run with a driving dunk at the buzzer that tied the game 41 to 41 at halftime.

The latest timeline began in Oklahoma State’s favor. BYU went more than three minutes without scoring to open the game as the Cowboys jumped to a 20 to 9 lead. Roy scored eight points in the first eight minutes, setting an early tempo that energized the home crowd. BYU gradually responded behind Dybantsa, erasing the deficit before the break.

BYU briefly seized momentum early in the second half when Richie Saunders hit a three pointer to give the Cougars a 46 to 45 lead, their first of the night. Saunders finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds as BYU attempted to stabilize. The teams traded baskets until Oklahoma State created separation with a decisive run midway through the half.

Roy delivered the defining sequence, drilling a three pointer that extended the Cowboys’ lead to 81 to 69 with just over four minutes remaining. Oklahoma State maintained control down the stretch with steady shot making and ball movement, answering every BYU push and preventing the Cougars from closing the margin in the final minutes.

What this means for Oklahoma State is a significant boost in conference confidence after a difficult Big 12 stretch. The Cowboys had struggled at home against ranked teams earlier this season, including a lopsided loss to Iowa State, making this result a clear step forward under head coach Mike Boynton Jr. For BYU, the loss highlights growing defensive concerns and the need to regain composure after consecutive defeats to Arizona, Kansas, and now Oklahoma State.

From a league wide perspective, BYU remains firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture but faces increased pressure as it navigates one of the nation’s most demanding conference schedules. Oklahoma State strengthens its resume with a high value win as it looks to climb back toward the middle of the Big 12 standings.

Next steps are immediate. BYU returns home to host No. 8 Houston on Saturday in another major test. Oklahoma State travels to face No. 1 Arizona on Saturday, seeking to build on momentum and prove this performance can translate on the road.