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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Isaac Likekele scored 13 points and Oklahoma State defeated Texas A&M 73-62 on Saturday in the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge.

The Cowboys snapped a six-game losing streak, with those setbacks all coming to Big 12 opponents.

The Cowboys (10-9) led 34-26 at halftime, in boosting their lead over the Aggies (9-9) right before the break thanks to a dunk and jump shot, both by Likekele, over the final 46 seconds.

The Cowboys shot 55% from the field (27-of-49), compared to 39% by the Aggies (23-of-59). OSU also shot 42% from the 3-point line (8-of-19), including 50% in the second half (3-of-6). The Cowboys' reserves outscored their A&M counterparts 39-23 in providing plenty of help off a deep bench.

Three players scored 11 points each to lead the Aggies: Emanuel Miller, Josh Nebo and Quenton Jackson. Thomas Dziagwa and Jonathan Laurent (12 points each) and Lindy Waters III and Yor Anei (11 points each) also scored in double digits for the Cowboys in a well-rounded offensive effort.

Oklahoma State played at Reed Arena for the first time since 2012, prior to A&M exiting the Big 12 for the SEC in the summer of 2012.

BIG PICTURE

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys needed this one in a big way, even if it was out of league play. Their last victory was prior to the new year – on Dec. 29 at home against Southeastern Louisiana. Saturday's road victory provided the Cowboys a confidence boost with No. 3 Kansas rolling into Gallagher-Iba Arena on Monday.

Texas A&M: The Aggies still harbor hopes of a postseason berth, even if that means the National Invitation Tournament, but they must do a better job of winning their homes games if so. They've now lost three in a row in Reed Arena, including SEC defeats to LSU and South Carolina.

UP NEXT

The Cowboys host No. 3 Kansas on Monday night.

The Aggies play at Tennessee on Tuesday night.