NIT Over Yet, Cowboys Basketball Headed to Postseason Play

Oklahoma State men's basketball will continue its season in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) as the Cowboys play host to Davidson on March 17 at 7 p.m. Central time inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. 

The Cowboys finished the season 19-4 overall, 6-12 in Big 12 play, and had a NET ranking of 74, with just two Quad One wins (2-11) but eight Quad 2 wins (8-3). 

This will mark the first time OSU has played Davidson in program history. This marks the second consecutive season the Cowboys have participated in the NIT and the third time in four seasons. The Cowboys are 13-15 all-time in the NIT buy have reached the quarterfinals in its last three appearances (2018, 2023, and 2025). 

The Cowboys will be in the Tulsa Region of the NIT which will hold its semifinals on April 2 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Championship game on Sunday, April 5 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indy. The championship will proceed the Division II and Division III National Championship games that will also be held in the home of the Indiana Pacers.