Oklahoma State to Face Davidson in NIT Matchup

The Cowboys and Wildcats meet for the first time this season in the National Invitation Tournament.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:35am

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys will take on the Davidson Wildcats in the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Oklahoma State has a 7-13 record against Big 12 opponents, while Davidson is 11-9 against A-10 competition.

Why it matters

The NIT provides an opportunity for teams that narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament to continue their seasons and compete for a postseason championship. This matchup features two programs with strong basketball traditions looking to make a run in the NIT.

The details

Oklahoma State and Davidson will square off for the first time this season in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament. The Cowboys finished the regular season with a 7-13 record against Big 12 opponents, while the Wildcats posted an 11-9 mark in Atlantic 10 play.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma State Cowboys

The men's basketball team from Oklahoma State University, a member of the Big 12 Conference.

Davidson Wildcats

The men's basketball team from Davidson College, a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference.

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What’s next

The winner of this first-round NIT matchup will advance to face the winner of the game between Rutgers and VCU.

The takeaway

This NIT contest provides an opportunity for Oklahoma State and Davidson to extend their seasons and compete for a postseason championship after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament field.