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Oklahoma State Ready for Challenge of Big 12 Tournament
Cowboys know deep run in Kansas City is only way to reach NCAA Tournament
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Oklahoma State has a tough road ahead to get to the NCAA Tournament, but it's ready to take on the challenge. The Cowboys, who fell to No. 7 Houston 82-75 in their regular season finale, are set to face Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City on Tuesday. Potentially needing to win the entire tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament, OSU coach Steve Lutz understands the difficulty of the task ahead, with the physical nature of the Big 12 and the need to navigate multiple games in a short period of time.
Why it matters
Oklahoma State is on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and a deep run in the Big 12 Tournament is likely the only way for the Cowboys to secure a spot in the Big Dance. The team has shown it can compete with top teams, but the challenge of the Big 12 Tournament, both in terms of the competition and the physical toll, will test OSU's resilience.
The details
OSU fell to No. 7 Houston 82-75 in its regular season finale, but the Cowboys are ready to take on the challenge of the Big 12 Tournament. They will face Colorado in the first round in Kansas City on Tuesday, with the potential need to win the entire tournament to reach the NCAA Tournament. Coach Steve Lutz knows the difficulty of the task, citing the physical nature of the Big 12 and the obstacle of playing multiple games in a short period of time.
- OSU will face Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
- The Big 12 Tournament will take place from March 11-15, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The players
Steve Lutz
The head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team.
Parsa Fallah
An injured player for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
What they’re saying
“The difference is that, obviously, you're in a hotel for four or five days, and Kansas City has thousands and thousands of people running around downtown, and the atmosphere is great, and it's buzzing with excitement, those sorts of things. So, we'll stick with the same plan, the same process and just keep plugging away.”
— Steve Lutz, Head Coach (si.com)
“I mean, the biggest challenge is just this league is so physical. And you're asking guys to do it four and five days in a row against, depending on who you draw, arguably, if you get to Thursday, you're going to play top 10 teams the rest of the way; teams that can win a national title.”
— Steve Lutz, Head Coach (si.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
