The Oklahoma State Cowboys are finalizing a demanding non‑conference slate that will test them before they step into Big 12 competition. The schedule, now at ten games, blends early road challenges with home contests and a neutral‑site tournament, setting the tone for a crucial season.
Early‑season road tests
The Cowboys open the season on November 2 against Incarnate Word, a program that has been building momentum in its transition to Division I. Four days later they travel to face Queens, the former Division II powerhouse that made the jump to the ASUN in 2022, on November 6.
A week after that, Oklahoma State heads to College Station for a showdown with Texas A&M on November 12, followed by a home contest with Central Arkansas on November 16, a team that recently fell to Queens in the ASUN Tournament.
Charleston Classic and late‑season matchups
The Cowboys are slated to compete in the Charleston Classic, where they will meet Saint Mary’s on December 5. The Gaels have dominated the West Coast Conference in recent years, having captured four of the past five regular‑season titles. The schedule then shifts to a much‑anticipated in‑state rivalry game against Oklahoma on December 12, before a rematch with Oral Roberts on December 16 and a final pre‑conference test against Houston Christian on December 29.
Looking ahead to conference play
With the non‑conference slate locked at ten games, the Cowboys will have ample opportunity to fine‑tune their rotations and build chemistry ahead of Big 12 play. As the calendar turns to January, the focus will shift to conference opponents, but the early‑season battles are expected to shape their identity and postseason aspirations.