A Close Contest in San Juan
Oklahoma State opened its three‑game foreign exhibition tour with a 94‑88 win over Puerto Rico Fuerza in San Juan, a game that swung back and forth until the final minutes.
Jordan Burks paced the Cowboys with 16 points, while five teammates reached double figures, underscoring the team’s balanced scoring attack.
The Cowboys dominated the boards, outrebounding Fuerza 51‑34 and forcing 13 turnovers, a factor that proved decisive in a tightly contested matchup.
Head coach Steve Lutz emptied his 14‑man roster, giving ten players their first unofficial appearances for Oklahoma State and testing a variety of lineups.
Andrija Grbovic contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, Kashie Natt added 11 points and three steals, and Jacob Walker scored 11 before fouling out in the second half.
Mekhi Ragland’s six points during an 11‑1 run in the fourth quarter helped stretch the lead, while Anthony Felesi’s steal and dunk sparked an early 10‑0 surge.
Despite shooting 45.8% overall and 9‑of‑19 from three‑point range, the Cowboys were out‑shot by Fuerza, which finished at 41.3% and went 30‑of‑39 at the free‑throw line.
The teams will meet again at 7 p.m. CT on Monday at the same venue, with the game streaming free on BallerTV through its app and website.