A Historic Non‑Conference Slate
Oklahoma State University will travel to Charleston, South Carolina, to take part in the 2026 Charleston Classic, where it is slated to meet Minnesota on November 20 and Virginia Tech on November 22. The games mark the culmination of the Cowboys’ non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season and add another chapter to a series that has unfolded across Tulsa, South Dakota, and Minneapolis over the past decade.
The upcoming meetings are steeped in history. This will be the ninth all‑time encounter with Minnesota, a rivalry that began with a 2019 showdown in Tulsa and has since featured contests in South Dakota and Minneapolis. Virginia Tech holds a perfect 5‑0 record against the Cowboys, the most recent being a 70‑65 victory in Brooklyn in 2022.
Coaches with Tournament Pedigree
Minnesota’s Niko Medved, now in his second season, brings a 15‑18 record after guiding Colorado State to three NCAA Tournament appearances during a seven‑year tenure that included a 143‑85 overall mark. Virginia Tech’s Mike Young, in his eighth year, boasts a 124‑98 record and Tournament berths in 2021 and 2022.
The broader non‑conference slate reflects a deliberate mix of conferences. Alongside SEC powerhouses Texas A&M and Oklahoma, the Cowboys will also test themselves against Big Ten and ACC opponents, while perennial challengers such as Grand Canyon and Saint Mary’s round out a demanding schedule.