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Cowboy Basketball to Miss Key Role Player for Rest of Season

Oklahoma State will be without one of its key role players for the rest of the season. On Wednesday, ahead of the Cowboys’ critical battle against No. 8 Kansas, OSU coach Steve Lutz announced that Lefteris Mantzoukas will be withdrawing from the program.

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Three Keys For A Much-Needed Cowboy Win Over Kansas

The Oklahoma State Cowboys need to shock the world to keep their postseason hopes alive. OSU has dropped its last three games and hopes to stop this negative trend, or else its chances of making the NCAA Tournament will likely go out the window.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 17

ESPN Analyst Sends Reminder that OSU Basketball Can Still Be Dangerous in 2026

Oklahoma State’s season has taken some unfortunate turns, but it might not be too late to turn things around. Over the past couple of months, OSU men’s basketball has done its best to try and navigate Big 12 play and put itself in a position to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 17

Is Kansas Matchup the Final Stand for Cowboy Basketball's Tournament Chances?

Oklahoma State is set for a potential season-altering matchup. On Wednesday night, OSU will host No. 8 Kansas in what might be the most important game remaining on the schedule for the Pokes.

Cowgirl Basketball Trending in Right Direction After Pair of Home Wins

Oklahoma State might be putting it all together. On Monday, OSU continued its recent stretch of good play with a win against Utah. Beating the Utes 73-55 in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater in the weekday afternoon contest, the Cowgirls secured their 10th conference win of the season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 16

Oklahoma State's 2026 Big 12 Soccer Schedule Unveiled

Oklahoma State is slowly inching closer to soccer season again. There is no shortage of action happening in Stillwater as winter sports hit some critical points in the season and spring sports are beginning.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 16

Latest AP Poll Serves As A Reminder Of The Tough Spot The Cowboys Are In

The already treacherous path ahead for Cowboy basketball seems to have gotten more difficult. Oklahoma State is currently fighting for its life to make the NCAA Tournament, and the Cowboys’ recent stretch hasn’t been helping.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 15

Are The Cowboys' Tournament Hopes Still Alive?

The Cowboys’ path to the postseason is getting slimmer by the minute. Saturday’s matchup against TCU seemed like a must-win game for OSU. With both teams

Takeaways from Oklahoma State's Wild Loss Against TCU

Oklahoma State’s NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit in Stillwater. On Saturday, OSU lost to TCU 95-92 in overtime in Gallagher-Iba Arena to fall to 16-9 for the season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 13

Cowboys, Cowgirls Set for Matchups With Significant Tournament Implications

The race to make the NCAA Tournament is heating up for both basketball teams in Gallagher-Iba Arena. On Saturday, Oklahoma State will have one of its most important days of the basketball season.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 13

Oklahoma State Receives 'A' Grade for Eric Morris Hire

Oklahoma State made a bold move midseason, and it might have been the best decision the program could have made. Over the past two decades, OSU football had been defined by Mike Gundy.

OSU's Second Matchup Against TCU Is A Must Win For The Cowboys

A lot rides on the Cowboys' bout against TCU. Oklahoma State has been on the wrong side of its last two bouts, as it lost both games in Arizona to the Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 12

ESPN Analyst Tabs Oklahoma State as Surprise Team to Watch in 2026

Oklahoma State is already catching the attention of analysts around the country ahead of next season. After an abysmal 1-11 campaign in 2025 that featured some of the worst football Boone Pickens Stadium has ever seen, the Cowboys are ready to bounce back in 2026.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 11

Oklahoma State's Inconsistency Could Cost Cowboys NCAA Tournament Spot

Oklahoma State is only digging a deeper hole for itself. It’s no secret that OSU men’s basketball is a shell of what it once was. From competing for national titles in the 1990s and early 2000s under Eddie Sutton to the present day, where a tournament appearance is a rarity, things have been going downhill in Stillwater for quite some time now.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Rodeo News / February 11

Northwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Claim Fort Worth Steer Wrestling Crown

Alva is a community of about 5,000 people and a small college, Northwestern Oklahoma State University. It’s also been a home to Bridger Anderson and Trisyn Kalawaia, who shared the… The post Northwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Claim Fort Worth Steer Wrestling Crown first appeared on Rodeo Life.

3 Takeaways From The Cowboys' Loss To Arizona State

Things just got way more difficult for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys fell short for their second game in a row, losing to the Arizona State Sun Devils 85-76.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / February 10

Where Cowboys, Cowgirls Stand in Bracketology Ahead of Tuesday's Matchups

Oklahoma State has a chance to add to its NCAA Tournament resumes on Tuesday. With conference play in full swing, OSU is getting a bit closer to understanding exactly where it stands as far as the postseason is concerned.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Heartland College Sports / February 8

The Big 12 Conference Correctly Hammered Oklahoma State with a Big Fine

The Big 12 Conference announced on Sunday afternoon it had levied at $50,000 fine against Oklahoma State following a controversial chant during the OSU basketball game vs.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Heartland College Sports / February 5

Oklahoma State Responds to Chants at Big 12 Basketball Game

Oklahoma State president Jim Hess responded to “the conduct of some individuals” after alleged “F the Mormons” chants rang out during a 99-92 home win over BYU on Wednesday night in Stillwater.

Kevin Young News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

BYU head coach addresses vulgar chant against Mormons during Oklahoma State game

The crowd in Stillwater on Wednesday was not very, well, still. With the No. 16 BYU Cougars in town to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., many expected the home team’s fans to be loud, but they seemingly went overboard.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Softball On SI / February 2

Oklahoma State Softball Ace Announces Engagement Ahead of 2026 Season

Ruby Meylan is having one memorable start to her senior softball season. Just days before Opening Day, Meylan announced on social media that she got engaged

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Heartland College Sports / January 28

Oklahoma State Football Might Just Make a Run, Folks

Is it time to start talking about Oklahoma State as a serious contender? I know it’s early, but some experts are already banging the drum for the Cowboys as a legit threat to win the Big 12 in Year One of the Eric Morris era.

Mike Gundy News / Yardbarker / January 15

Former Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy to be a big part of CFP Natty coverage

We know that former Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy has what it takes to create a viral moment.

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Drew Mestemaker's transfer to Oklahoma State highlights major flaws in college football

We saw one of the first big dominoes in the 2026 transfer portal fall on Saturday afternoon when former North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker committed to Oklahoma State.

Winners, losers from Day 1 of college football transfer portal

Former five-star QB Jaden Rashada is transferring again

Quinn Ewers sends strong message to college stars abusing transfer portal

Another Michigan football defensive back has entered the transfer portal

Ole Miss QB to enter transfer portal

Ole Miss likely to lose five assistant coaches for CFP semifinal