STILLWATER, Okla. — James Anderson scored 27 points, Keiton Page was perfect on four 3-point tries at crucial times, and Oklahoma State denied a bid by No. 1 Kansas to go undefeated through Big 12 play with an 85-77 victory on Saturday.
The Jayhawks (27-2, 13-1) had won their last 13 games since losing at Tennessee to close nonconference play and suffered their second loss of the season just hours after No. 2 Kentucky also lost to the Volunteers.
The last time the top two teams lost on the same day was Jan. 21, 2006.
Oklahoma State (20-8, 8-6) moved to 3-1 all-time against top-ranked teams at home and likely removed any doubt of whether it would make the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. Despite entering the game in seventh place in the Big 12, the Cowboys had an RPI of 33.
It was OSU’s first win against a No. 1 team since beating Oklahoma on Feb. 4, 1989.
Kansas allowed Oklahoma State to shoot 60 percent from the field and make 10-of-19 from 3-point range.
