Oklahoma State Defeats Oklahoma in NCAA Men’s Golf Quarterfinals

In the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf Championship quarterfinals held at the Omni La Costa Resort, No. 2 Oklahoma State defeated No. 5 Oklahoma 3.5-1.5, ending Oklahoma's season. Oklahoma State secured early leads in their matches, with key performances by Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson, Ethan Fang, and Preston Stout, who maintained their leads throughout the match play. Oklahoma's Ryder Cowan earned the team's lone full point, while Clark Van Gaalen, an All-Tournament Team member, contributed a half point. The Sooners had shown strong performance in stroke play, finishing fifth and making match play for their seventh time since 2016, marking the first Bedlam in-state rivalry matchup in NCAA match play history. Oklahoma State advanced to face No. 8 Ole Miss in the semifinals, while Oklahoma's season concluded despite notable individual achievements from Cowan, Van Gaalen, and Drew Goodman. Oklahoma State's sustained momentum and consistent play at critical moments helped secure their victory and progression in the tournament.