Queens entered Friday's visit to Oklahoma State with considerable momentum. The Royals had opened their season with consecutive victories, including a dramatic comeback against Loyola Marymount, and appeared capable of creating problems for opponents with their offensive production. By the middle of the first half in Stillwater, however, the game had become an entirely different story.
Oklahoma State overwhelmed Queens 118–68 at Gallagher-Iba Arena, improving to 2–0 and producing one of the most impressive offensive performances in program history. The Cowboys placed six players in double figures, connected on 16 three-pointers and finished with 30 assists. Their 118 points represented the sixth-highest single-game total in school history, providing an early indication of the offensive possibilities within Steve Lutz's roster.
The competition will become considerably more difficult, but Friday's numbers were extraordinary. Oklahoma State didn't simply rely on one player enjoying a remarkable shooting night. The Cowboys distributed the basketball, created open opportunities and generated production from throughout their rotation.
FINAL | #OKState 118, Queens 68
— Marshall Scott (@MarshallScottOK) November 7, 2026
This marks the sixth-most point a Cowboy team has ever scored in a game.
Pokes shot 16-for-28 from 3 with six players scoring in double figures.
A 23–2 run turned the game into a blowout
Queens remained within 10–8 early in the first half before Oklahoma State produced a devastating 23–2 run. Andrija Grbovic played a major role in the surge, connecting on four three-pointers as the Cowboys established a 33–10 advantage. The Royals struggled to recover from that stretch, particularly as Oklahoma State continued generating high-percentage opportunities.
The Cowboys led 52–31 at halftime before opening the second half with eight consecutive points. That surge eventually became a 24–5 run, extending Oklahoma State's advantage to 76–36. By then, the result was no longer in doubt, but the Cowboys continued executing offensively and building on their impressive statistical performance.
The shooting and passing numbers were remarkable
Grbovic led Oklahoma State with 17 points on six-of-eight shooting, including five three-pointers. Parker Robinson added 14 points, while Julius Halaifonua contributed 13. The balanced production reflected an offense that consistently moved the ball rather than depending on difficult individual scoring opportunities.
Oklahoma State made 44 of its 71 field-goal attempts, shooting 62% overall. The Cowboys connected on 16 of 28 three-pointers, finishing at 57.1% from beyond the arc. Their 44 made field goals ranked fifth in school history, while their 30 assists represented the program's highest total since 1999 and finished just two shy of the school record.
Those numbers illustrate how efficiently Oklahoma State operated. The Cowboys generated quality opportunities, converted at an exceptional rate and repeatedly punished Queens for defensive breakdowns. They also recorded 13 steals, helping create additional possessions and opportunities to score in transition.
The next challenge will reveal much more
Queens entered the game with an offense that had produced 199 points across its first two victories. Oklahoma State limited the Royals to 68 points, with Avantae Parker scoring 15 and Nasir Mann adding 11. The Cowboys forced 18 turnovers and held Queens to 35.3% shooting, demonstrating that their defensive performance contributed significantly to the lopsided result.
The next assignment should provide a much more demanding examination. Oklahoma State travels to Texas A&M on Thursday, giving Lutz's team an opportunity to demonstrate whether its offensive efficiency can translate against stronger competition. The Cowboys won't shoot 62% from the field every night, but their ability to create opportunities through passing and depth could become a sustainable advantage.
One dominant November performance doesn't establish a Big 12 contender. Still, Oklahoma State's offensive explosion was significant enough to deserve national attention. If the Cowboys can maintain even a portion of that efficiency against stronger opponents, they could become one of the conference's more intriguing early-season stories.
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