Oklahoma State opened its season with a 91-60 rout of Incarnate Word, fueled by a 37-point halftime lead and a defense that forced 21 turnovers. Ten players made their Cowboy debuts, and all 12 players who saw action scored. Luka Bogavac led OSU with 14 points, while Jacob Walker tied school debut records with eight assists and four steals.

By the Numbers
  • 91-60: Oklahoma State’s final score.
  • 54-17: The Cowboys’ halftime lead, tied for the third-largest in program history.
  • 21-9: Incarnate Word’s turnovers compared with Oklahoma State’s.
  • 58: Points scored by OSU’s reserves, or 63.7% of the team total.
  • 38-26: Oklahoma State’s rebounding advantage.
Yes, But

The Cowboys were without returning starters Kanye Clary and Parsa Fallah, along with sophomore Mekhi Ragland, because of injuries. Despite those absences, every OSU player who entered the game scored.

State of Play
  • OSU is 1-0 and has won 30 of its last 32 season openers.
  • All five starters were newcomers, the first time that’s happened in a season opener since the program began tracking starters in 1952-53.
  • Steve Lutz improved to 3-0 in season openers at Oklahoma State.
Bottom Line

A dominant debut showcased Oklahoma State’s depth and defensive pressure, even with key players sidelined. The newcomers made an immediate impact, giving the Cowboys a strong start to the season.