Oklahoma State basketball upsets No. 1-ranked Baylor. Here's how Twitter reacted
The Oklahoma State basketball team defeated No. 1-ranked Baylor 61-54 at the Ferrell Center in Waco Saturday.
The Cowboys, who entered the game with an overall record of 8-7, including 1-3 in the Big 12, were clearly frustrated after their 78-57 loss to Texas Tech Thursday.
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“(It’d) be different if I believed we didn’t have the skill level or we didn’t have the talent or anything like that,” Oklahoma State veteran Isaac Likekele told Dave Hunziker and John Holcomb on the post-game radio show.
“We have more than enough talent. We’ve shown glimpses of it this season of what we can be.”
The Pokes took their frustrations out on the Bears Saturday.
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Social media had plenty of takes, both during and after the game.
Oklahoma State basketball: What social media says about the Baylor upset
Some noted how No. 1-ranked Baylor has now lost two games in a row.
For the first time in about three years, Baylor has lost back-to-back games. The Bears started this season 15-0.
Oklahoma State was +700 ML to win today. College Basketball is beautiful.pic.twitter.com/yYmXZaO14y— DRF Sports (@DRF_Sports) January 16, 2022
Oklahoma State's quick start against the Bears also drew plenty of notice.
Oklahoma State is off to an incredible start against No. 1 Baylor! pic.twitter.com/XBWo3XEVf1
— College Basketball Bonanza (@CollegeBonanza) January 15, 2022
The upset bid built momentum as the game continued.
Oklahoma State’s upset bid is going very well at the moment with explosive action! pic.twitter.com/tkzAld1lCL
— College Basketball Bonanza (@CollegeBonanza) January 8, 2022
Is this revenge for the Big 12 football title game loss to the Bears?
Oklahoma State Basketball avenges Football against Baylor. pic.twitter.com/AUsoePXPdp
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 16, 2022
The things that Cowboy basketball fans endure.
Oklahoma State basketball everyone. #okstate pic.twitter.com/jI6zGCxRvm
— Alex Belitz (@MrAJBel) January 16, 2022
Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman contributed to this report.
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