Oklahoma State Wins Season Opener in Stillwater

Oklahoma State Cowboys kicked off their basketball season with an 89-76 victory over Green Bay in Stillwater, marking a successful debut for new head coach Steve Lutz. Despite a rocky start, where Green Bay led early and the first half saw nine lead changes, the Cowboys pulled away in the second half with a decisive 31-13 run. Bryce Thompson led the Cowboys with 22 points, while Green Bay's Anthony Roy and Marcus Hall contributed significantly with 27 and 21 points, respectively. The Cowboys dominated on rebounds, securing 43 to Green Bay's 25, and capitalized on second-chance points. Steve Lutz effectively utilized his roster depth, with his bench outscoring Green Bay's 24-6. This victory follows a challenging previous season where Oklahoma State had a 12-20 record, while Green Bay had an 18-14 record overall last season.