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Javian McCollum scores 20, No. 19 Oklahoma beats Arkansas 79-70 in Crimson & Cardinal Classic

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Javian McCollum had 20 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead undefeated No. 19 Oklahoma to a 79-70 victory over Arkansas in the third annual Crimson & Cardinal Classic on Saturday. Otega Oweh scored 14 points, Rivaldo S...

 

Oklahoma State opens at home against Missouri State

Though Oklahoma State is just outside the preseason AP Top 25, coach Mike Gundy still feels good about his squad heading into the season opener against Missouri State on Saturday. "I'm excited about where we're at," Gundy said. "I'm excited about...

 

Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa once again managed to pull off an amazing comeback. Zach Smith threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns to help Tulsa recover from a 21-point second quarter deficit and beat No. 19 SMU 28-24 on Saturday night. After t...

 

No. 15 Oklahoma State unsure of QB for West Virginia game

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With Spencer Sanders' status unclear for Saturday's game against West Virginia, it is uncertain who will be at quarterback for No. 15 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both schools. Will Sanders' right foot injury, whic...

 

Hubbard scores, No. 11 Oklahoma State survives Tulsa, 16-7

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — True freshman quarterback Shane Illingworth made Oklahoma State's usually high-powered offense look normal for just long enough to help the 11th-ranked Cowboys avoid a huge upset. Oklahoma State stayed in it with defense, and...

 

One week later, Oklahoma State ready to take on Tulsa

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — One week after its originally scheduled season opener was supposed to take place, No. 11 Oklahoma State will finally take the field this weekend. After Tulsa had several players test positive for COVID-19 earlier in camp, t...

 
 By John Tranchina    Sports    March 5, 2020

Oklahoma St. wins 5th straight at home, beats K-State 69-63

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State struggled earlier in the season and managed to turn its season around, but Kansas State is still in the midst of a long, difficult stretch. With the teams engaged in a tight battle late in the second half, i...

 

No. 2 Baylor wins 15th in a row, tops Oklahoma State 75-68

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jared Butler scored 19 points and had six assists Saturday, helping No. 2 Baylor rally past Oklahoma State 75-68 for the Bears' 15th straight victory. Oklahoma State has lost five in a row. Baylor (15-1, 5-0 Big 12) has the s...

 

Hepa, Ramey help Texas beat Oklahoma State 76-64

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Courtney Ramey was pulled from the starting lineup for several games, and while his minutes remained about the same, he still didn't like it. But instead of sulking, he worked harder, played better and has returned to his rol...

 

No. 21 Oklahoma State adjusts after key injuries

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's offense has remained productive enough to win since losing its top receiver and starting quarterback to season-ending injuries. Dillon Stoner has stepped up at receiver since Tylan Wallace's ACL injury a m...

 

Harvell-Peel, Oklahoma State defense generating turnovers

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 22 Oklahoma State gets a lot of attention for its dynamic offense that features the nation’s leading rusher, Chuba Hubbard, but the Cowboys’ defense also has been outstanding lately. In addition to holding each of its l...

 

Oklahoma St faces tough challenge Cyclones QB Brock Purdy

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Last year as a freshman, Brock Purdy was Iowa State's third-string quarterback when he stepped on the field for his first meaningful action and he delivered a big win against Oklahoma State. Now, Purdy is an established s...

 

Oklahoma State needs bounce-back effort from QB Sanders

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's starting quarterback and redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders has experienced ups and downs during his last three outings. The Cowboys face No. 18 Baylor (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) at home on Saturday following its b...

 

Hubbard runs for 296 as Oklahoma St beats K-State, 26-13

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Chuba Hubbard entered Saturday's game as the nation's leading rusher, yet still felt the need to rebound from what he considered to be a sub-par performance a week earlier. Hubbard ran for 296 yards and a touchdown on 25 carr...

 

No. 21 Oklahoma State's stifling defense making a difference

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With the nation's leading rusher in Chuba Hubbard and one of its top five receivers in Tylan Wallace, No. 21 Oklahoma State has received a lot of attention for its potent offense. But it was the Cowboys' stifling defense t...

 

Missed opportunities cost Oklahoma State against Texas

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's potent offense gained 494 yards and was in position to score additional points on Saturday that could have led to a victory over No. 11 Texas, but several missed opportunities made the difference in a d...

 

Cowboys vow not to overlook McNeese, focuses on improving

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy acknowledged that his team, coming off a strong performance in a 52-36 victory at Oregon State last week, has a significant advantage on paper in its home opener Saturday against McNeese. G...

 

Sanders, Wallace lead Okla. St. to big win over McNeese

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders believed that it was his fault that Oklahoma State was unable to move the ball on its first two possessions Saturday night, and put it on himself to turn the Cowboys' potent offense around. On the third p...

 

Freshman QB Sanders impressive in Oklahoma State debut

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Though he wasn't named Oklahoma State's starting quarterback until right before kickoff last weekend, redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders enjoyed an impressive debut in the Cowboys' 52-36 victory at Oregon State. After w...

 

Okla. St., Brailford faces big challenge against OU's Murray

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's Jordan Brailford has enjoyed an outstanding season, ranking among the nation's top 10 in sacks and tackles for loss this season. For the Cowboys to have any hope of upsetting No. 6 Oklahoma on Saturday, t...

 

No. 6 Texas looks to keep magic going against Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A season that began with disappointment has turned into a possible mission of destiny for No. 6 Texas, with the next challenge coming Saturday night with a game at Oklahoma State. After losing its opener 34-29 to Maryland, T...

 

Oklahoma State looks to overcome young secondary's mistakes

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's 48-42 loss to Iowa State marked the second time in three games that the Cowboys surrendered more than 40 points in a home defeat. While Oklahoma State (4-2, 1-2 Big 12 Conference) has demonstrated an i...

 

Defense key in No. 25 Oklahoma St matchup with Iowa State

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — It could come down to defense on Saturday for No. 25 Oklahoma State when the Cowboys face Iowa State at home. The Cyclones' offense has struggled this season, ranking last in the Big 12 in both scoring and yards this s...

 

Special teams suddenly a positive for No. 15 Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Mike Gundy wanted to see improvement on special teams. No. 15 Oklahoma State answered its coach's call. The Cowboys blocked two punts, returning one for a touchdown, and made three field goals in a 44-21 win over then-No. 1...

 

Special teams suddenly a positive for No. 15 Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Mike Gundy wanted to see improvement on special teams. No. 15 Oklahoma State answered its coach's call. The Cowboys blocked two punts, returning one for a touchdown, and made three field goals in a 44-21 win over then-No. 1...

 

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