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Oklahoma State holds off Southern Illinois 85-78 in the Cowboys' 3,000th men's basketball game

Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman both scored 18 points, combining to shoot 15 for 19, and Oklahoma State held off Southern Illinois 85-78 in the Cowboys’ 3,000th men’s basketball ga...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Newman - Scores 18 off bench Newman recorded 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and three steals in 21 minutes during Thursday's 85-78 victory over Southern Illinois.

Impact Newman came off the bench to contribute a season-high 18 points, shooting 77.8% from the floor and 75% from three. He also added three steals after having posted just eight points and one steal across 40 minutes combined through the first two games. Newman started 30 out of 88 games through three seasons with Purdue prior to transferring to Western Kentucky, where he started all 34 games, averaging 10.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 25.6 minutes. He posted a career-high 29 points as a freshman with Purdue in 2020 and is capable of putting up a few random big performances off the bench this season for the Cowboys.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abou Ousmane - Scores 18 off bench Ousmane (not injury related) racked up 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 85-78 win over Sout...

Impact Ousmane made his return to the floor Thursday after missing Sunday's game due to a violation of team rules. He did not start Thursday but he still made a massive impact as he tied for the team lead in scoring. He also put in great work on the defensive end as he made three steals and blocked two shots. He should return to the starting five next Thursday at Florida Atlantic.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor Dow - Not starting Thursday Dow is not starting Thursday's game versus Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Dow started the Cowboys last game but only played 10 minutes, so it's not surprising that he will return to the bench Thursday. Patrick Suemnick joins the starting five as Dow's replacement.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Suemnick - Enters starting five Suemnick is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Suemnick will make his first career start as a Cowboy after transferring over from West Virginia in the summer. The senior forward is averaging 6.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game early on and will share minutes with Connor Dow and Abou Ousmane (not injury related) if he's active.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abou Ousmane - Not starting Thursday Ousmane (not injury related) is not starting Thursday's game versus Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Ousmane missed the Cowboys' last game due to a violation of team rules and is now not in the starting lineup Thursday. It's unclear if he will see any action Thursday or if his suspension will cost him another game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abou Ousmane - Expected to be available Thursday Ousmane (not injury related) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Southern Illinois, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Head coach Steve Lutz confirmed earlier in the week that Ousmane's absence Sunday was because of a violation of team rules. The Xavier transfer started the season opener, posting 16 points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes. Connor Dow got the start in Ousmane's place and only saw 10 minutes, as it's likely the Cowboys reinsert Ousmane back into the starting five to give them some more size.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Avery's 23 points off the bench lead Oklahoma State to win over St. Thomas-Minnesota Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys with 23 points off the bench.

NOVEMBER 11 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Avery scores 23 points to help Oklahoma State hold off St. Thomas-Minnesota, 80-71

Marchelus Avery scored 11 of his 23 points over the final 10 minutes to help Oklahoma State hold off a barrage of 3-pointers from St. Thomas-Minnesota to take an 80-71 win

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arturo Dean - Shows off Swiss-Army skillset Dean ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four steals over 25 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 victory over St. Thomas (MN).

Impact Dean played 25 minutes off the bench and led the team in rebounding and assists while also chipping in four steals on the defensive end. The junior transfer from Florida International has seen court time as the backup point guard and despite the 5'11" frame and has shown the ability to contribute in a multitude of ways. Dean's coming off a season in which he contributed 3.4 steals per game to lead the nation and his performance on the glass thus far is not too much of an outlier as he averaged just over five per game last season with FIU.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marchelus Avery - Explodes for 23 off bench Avery contributed 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 80-71 win over St. Thomas (MN).

Impact Avery came off the bench to pace the Cowboys with 23 points in 25 minutes while chipping in three steals. The senior transfer from UCF thrown up 25 shots through two games with Sunday's performance representing the much more efficient outing. Avery posted 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game last season for UCF and is poised to play a vital role as a primary scorer off the bench for Oklahoma State this season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Abou Ousmane - Out Sunday Ousmane (undisclosed) is out for Oklahoma State's matchup against St. Thomas, per Parker Gerl of The O'Colly.

Impact Ousmane was seen sitting off to the side during warmups and is out for Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury. The senior forward played a big role in the Cowboys' season opener against Green Bay, logging 16 points and eight rebounds. The former Xavier transfer will hope to hasten his recovery and make himself available for Thursday's game against Southern Illinois.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

3 Takeaways From Oklahoma State's Season-Opening Win vs. Green Bay Oklahoma State began its season on a high note. On Monday, OSU beat Green Bay 89-76 in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The season opener...

NOVEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Abou Ousmane - Provides inside punch in team debut Ousmane provided 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Monday's 89-76 victory over Green Bay.

Impact Ousmane put together an impressive line during his first game in Stillwater, including draining just his second career three-pointer. The senior transfer from Xavier started 29 of 34 games for the Muskateers last season, averaging 6.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. While the triple does not likely represent an addition to his game, he should provide a nice inside presence around the rim for Oklahoma State this season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Thompson - Leads team with 22 points Thompson accumulated 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 89-76 win over Green Bay.

Impact Thompson began his senior season on the right foot, putting together an efficient performance that landed him just one point shy of a career high. Thompson is the only returning starter for Oklahoma State and has averaged double figure scoring totals in each of his previous three seasons with the Cowboys, though he's shot below 40% from the floor in each of the last two. If Monday's performance is an indication that increased scoring efficiency is on the horizon, Thompson could be in for a nice spike in production during his final collegiate season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Andrija Vukovic - Doesn't play Monday Vukovic (back) didn't play in Monday's win over Green Bay.

Impact Vukovic was warming up before the season opener Monday, but the big man didn't see the court as the Cowboys raced to a 13-point victory over the Phoenix. Vukovic's next chance to play will come against St. Thomas (MN) on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores 22, leads second-half outburst in Oklahoma State's 89-76 win over Green Bay

Bryce Thompson scored 22 points and Oklahoma State pulled away in the second half to defeat Green Bay 89-76

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma State Opens Steve Lutz Era With Win Over Green Bay Oklahoma State’s newest era is off to an encouraging start. OSU beat Green Bay 89-76 on Monday night in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. C...

NOVEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Andrija Vukovic - Warming up Monday Vukovic is warming up ahead of Monday's game versus Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Vukovic missed the Cowboys' most recent scrimmage due to a back injury, putting his status for Monday's opener in question. The fact that he's warming up is certainly a good sign for him, although it does not guarantee his availability.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

First-year Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz leads overhauled roster into new season Lutz has taken his last three teams to the NCAA Tournament, but a roster with 11 necomers makes a fourth appearance a tough ask.

OCTOBER 30 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Andrija Vukovic - DNP for charity scrimmage Vukovic (back) did not play during Oklahoma State's charity scrimmage Saturday against SMU.

Impact Unfortunately for Vukovic, Saturday was his only chance for game action before Oklahoma State's 2024-25 season. It is expected to begin Nov. 4, with a matchup against Wisconsin-Green Bay.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State looks to reverse fortunes under new coach Steve Lutz

This will be Oklahoma State’s first season under Steve Lutz, who replaces Mike Boynton

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting back on track is goal for No. 20 Oklahoma State, No. 23 Kansas State Usually, rebounding is something basketball coaches talk about.But as No.20 Oklahoma State prepares for its Big 12 Conference football game...

SEPTEMBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma men's basketball unveils 2024-25 nonconference schedule Oklahoma's nonconference schedule for Year 4 under Porter Moser includes games against Michigan, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech and an appeara...

SEPTEMBER 19 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former conference rivals Oklahoma, Oklahoma State to play men's basketball game at Paycom Center

Former conference rivals Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will face off in a men’s basketball game on Dec. 14 at the Paycom Center, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS