Oklahoma State Faces Tough Path in Big 12 Tournament

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys will have a difficult road ahead in the Big 12 Tournament, as they face opponents they have yet to beat this season. Starting with Colorado, then potentially facing TCU and Kansas, the Cowboys will need to overcome their past struggles against these teams if they hope to make a deep tournament run and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

The Cowboys have not proven they can beat the teams they are likely to face in the Big 12 Tournament, raising questions about their ability to make a postseason push. Their performance in this tournament could determine whether they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Oklahoma State will open the Big 12 Tournament against Colorado, a team that handed them a 14-point loss last month. The Cowboys then could face TCU, a team they have lost to twice this season, and Kansas, who beat them handily in Stillwater. The Cowboys have struggled with shooting and closing out games against these opponents, issues they will need to address to have a chance at advancing.

• The Big 12 Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, March 9, 2026.
• Oklahoma State lost to Colorado by 14 points last month.
• Oklahoma State has lost twice to TCU this season, including in overtime.
• Kansas beat Oklahoma State in Stillwater earlier this season.

What’s next

If Oklahoma State can advance past the early rounds, they would face a potential quarterfinal matchup with Kansas, the team many expect to win the Big 12 Tournament.