OSU outscored the Cardinals 17-2 in the game's first 5:26. Cowboy guard Luka Bogavac made a three-pointer at the end of the first half to send OSU into the break up by 31 points.
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FourCowboys: Bogavac, forward Jordan Burks, guard Parker Robinson and senior Andrij Grbovic scored in double figures. Bogavac led with 14.
The 31-point win is OSU's largest margin of victory in Lutz' first two full seasons as head coach. It tops a 27-point win against Prairie View A&M in November 2025.
Pistol Pete sits during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Jacob Walker (55) runs after the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Jacob Walker (55) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Pistol Pete sits with fans during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz stands on the sidelines during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Latrell Allmond (8) drives past Incarnate Word forward D'Arrae Goodwin (0) during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) shoots over Incarnate Word forward Godswill Erheriene (21) during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State forward Latrell Allmond (8) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Ryan Crotty (24) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) grabs a pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) shoots during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Incarnate Word head coach Shane Heirman stands on the sidelines during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Parker Robinson (5) lays up the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Luka Bogavac (44) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State guard Luka Bogavac (44) celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Pistol Pete sits during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Pistol Pete sits during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Jacob Walker (55) runs after the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Jacob Walker (55) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State vs Incarnate Word in men's college basketball season opener, see top photos
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State vs Incarnate Word in men's college basketball season opener, see top photos
Oklahoma State forward Jordan Burks (99) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Pistol Pete sits with fans during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz stands on the sidelines during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State vs Incarnate Word in men's college basketball season opener, see top photos
Oklahoma State forward Latrell Allmond (8) drives past Incarnate Word forward D'Arrae Goodwin (0) during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State vs Incarnate Word in men's college basketball season opener, see top photos
Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) shoots over Incarnate Word forward Godswill Erheriene (21) during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State forward Latrell Allmond (8) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Ryan Crotty (24) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) grabs a pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt (4) shoots during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Incarnate Word head coach Shane Heirman stands on the sidelines during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Parker Robinson (5) lays up the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Luka Bogavac (44) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Oklahoma State guard Luka Bogavac (44) celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Oklahoma State's defense takes a step in the right direction, for one half
Incarnate Word scored 17 points in the first half.
The first half was a massive step forward for OSU's defense. The Cowboys held UIW to 29.2% shooting from the field and created 12 turnovers.
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In the second half, the Cardinals scored 43 points
"We've got to make the first half our DNA for 40 minutes," Lutz said. "I'm not taking anything away from Incarnate Word, but we lost the second half and that's unacceptable. If we can do it for 18 of 20 minutes then you should be able to replicate that for 40 minutes. That's got to be our mantra and that's got to be our goal."
In three exhibition games, OSU allowed 99 points to New Mexico, 85 points against Tulsa and 82 against Wisconsin for an average of 88.6 points per game.
OSU's defensive effort in those contests was a point of emphasis for Lutz, who has put his energy into improving a defense that ranked No. 354 in total defense last season, allowing 83.2 points per game.
Senior point guard Kanye Clary is still out with injury
Clary is dealing with a hamstring injury and didn't play in any of OSU's exhibition games.
Monday, Clary suited up but didn't go through warmups.
Lutz said Clary's status is day-to-day.
"We're not going to rush him, obviously," Lutz said. "We're going to try and make sure we're as cautious as we can with being as aggressive as we can. He's practicing and some days it feels better than others and that's the tricky thing about groin injuries and stuff like that.
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"Really, there's no measurement stick where you can say you're at this point you need to play. So, Kanye is a person who fought through injuries last year so he deserves some credibility and leeway here and we're going to give it to him."
Clary started 31 of OSU's 35 games last season. He led OSU with 157 assists and was second with 40 steals.
Oklahoma State guard Jacob Walker (55) dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowboys and The Incarnate Word Cardinals at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Jacob Walker did a fine job distributing at point guard without Clary
In Clary's absence, sophomore guard Jacob Walker operated as the primary ballhandler.
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He made eight assists and came up with four steals.
Walker, a transfer from Sam Houston, tied both the assists and steals record for a player making their Cowboy basketball debut. The assist mark tied Kendall Smith (2017), Stevie Clark (2013), Doug Gottlieb (1997) and Andre Owens (1994).
"I think just about everything (went well distributing the ball)," Walker said. "We got guys that can make shots and it made it a lot easier for me to make it easier for them. I was just taking what the defense gave me. It was nothing special."
