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Oklahoma State opened its season with a 91-60 win over Incarnate Word, powered by a dominant first half, aggressive defense and contributions across the roster. The Cowboys forced turnovers, spread the 3-point scoring around and got encouraging debuts from their highly ranked freshman class. Their second-half defense slipped, though, leaving clear areas to improve.

By the Numbers
  • OSU won by 31 points, its largest margin in the Steve Lutz era.
  • The Cowboys forced 21 turnovers and scored 27 points off them.
  • They led 54-17 at halftime, then were outscored 43-37 in the second half.
  • Nine Cowboys made a 3-pointer; the team shot 38% from beyond the arc.
  • Jacob Walker had 8 points, 8 assists and 4 steals, with 1 turnover.
Yes, But

Incarnate Word shot 56% in the second half after making just 29% of its shots before halftime. Coach Steve Lutz praised the opening-half defense but stressed that the team needs to sustain that level for all 40 minutes.

Bottom Line

The opener showed OSU’s potential: defensive pressure, multiple playmakers and scoring depth. The next test is turning that explosive first half into a complete game.