Here’s your Oklahoma State sports roundup - and let’s just say, it was a banner day for the Cowboys and Cowgirls across the board.
Scoreboard Spotlight
Wrestling: No. 5 Oklahoma State 24, No.
3 Iowa State 9
Women’s Basketball: Cowgirls 88, Arizona 69
Let’s start with the mat, because that was a statement win.
Cowboy Wrestling Makes a Statement in Ames
The No. 5-ranked Cowboys didn’t just edge out No. 3 Iowa State - they dominated. A 24-9 win over a top-three team sends a clear message: Oklahoma State wrestling is back in the national title conversation.
This wasn’t a fluke or a match decided by a couple of toss-up results. The Cowboys controlled the dual from start to finish, showing off their depth, grit, and ability to win key matchups across weight classes. When you go into a hostile environment and handle your business like that, it says a lot about where your program is heading - and fast.
QB1 Meets the Fans
There’s no better way to introduce yourself to Cowboy Nation than with a little pageantry - and that’s exactly what QB1 did. Drew Mestemaker, the new signal-caller on campus, got his first real taste of the OSU fanbase in a picture-perfect setting. It wasn’t just a photo op - it was a moment that symbolized a new era under head coach Eric Morris.
Caleb Hawkins: From Under the Radar to the Spotlight
Running back Caleb Hawkins is one of those players who makes you wonder how he ever slipped through the cracks. A new profile dives into his journey - and it’s a good one. Hawkins flew under the radar during recruiting, but once the pads came on, it became clear: this guy can play.
Now, he’s part of a core trio that could define this new-look Oklahoma State offense - a group that includes Mestemaker at quarterback and Wyatt Young at wide receiver. All three followed Morris from North Texas, and all three were top-five transfer portal players at their positions. That’s not just talent - that’s chemistry, continuity, and a head start on building something special.
The Indiana Comparison That Keeps Making Sense
There’s been a lot of talk about the parallels between what Curt Cignetti is doing at Indiana and what Eric Morris is building in Stillwater - and the comparison holds up. Cignetti brought several of his best players from James Madison to Bloomington, and it paid off immediately with a playoff push.
Morris is following a similar blueprint, but with even more firepower. Mestemaker, Hawkins, and Young already know the system, already know each other, and now they’re stepping into a Big 12 program with serious upside. That’s a recipe for a fast start - and maybe more.
Cowboys Snap Road Skid in Salt Lake City
In case you missed it, the Cowboys men’s basketball team finally broke through on the road, ending a 15-game road losing streak with a win in Salt Lake City on Saturday. That’s a monkey off the back and a much-needed confidence boost for a team trying to find its footing in conference play.
McDonald’s All-American Nominations Roll In
Could Oklahoma State basketball really land three McDonald’s All-Americans in one class? It’s on the table.
Three future Cowboys - @_rxprell, @JalenMontonati, and Parker Robinson - have all been nominated for the 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game. That’s not just good recruiting - that’s elite-level talent coming to Stillwater. If all three end up in orange and black, the Cowboys could be looking at a major leap in the years ahead.
From the wrestling mat to the hardwood to the gridiron, Oklahoma State is making noise - and not just locally. With high-level talent coming in, key streaks being snapped, and a new coaching regime already building momentum, it’s a good time to be a Cowboy fan.
Stay tuned. Things are heating up in Stillwater.