Nov. 6, 2009

Game Info vs Central Oklahoma
Date — Saturday, November 7
Tipoff — 7:05 p.m.
Location — Stillwater, Okla.
Venue — Gallagher-Iba Arena (13,611)
Series History with UCO — OSU leads, 13-5
Last Meeting — Dec. 4, 1947 in Stillwater
Outcome — OSU won 52-23

OSU Game Notes vs. Central Oklahoma

About Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State is coming off a 23-12 record last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to top-seeded Pittsburgh. The Cowboys return four of their six leading scorers from a year ago, although the roster is also dotted with seven newcomers, including six freshmen. OSU is the youngest team in the Big 12 Conference and one of the youngest in the country. Four of the Pokes’ five projected starters are returners. In fact, all four of those returners started at least 12 games last season.

Quick Notes
Oklahoma State will enter the 2009-10 season having won its last 16 home games against non-conference opponents. That streak ranks as the fifth-longest in school history, and the Cowboys need to win their first three games for the string to move into the fourth spot ... OSU is entering its 101st season of collegiate basketball and has compiled a 1,475-1,030 mark ... in just one season, Coach Travis Ford already ranks eighth on the school coaching victories list with 23; he is the 18th head coach in school history ... Saturday’s game against Central Oklahoma will be the first matchup between these two teams since Dec. 4, 1947, when then Oklahoma A&M defeated Central State 52-23 to open the season ... OSU senior Obi Muonelo and UCO’s Victor Driver both attended Edmond Santa Fe High School.

About UCO
Central Oklahoma is ranked No. 17 in the preseason NCAA Division II poll. The Bronchos were 24-6 a year ago but fell to Dallas Baptist in the first round of the South Central Regional. UCO is coached by Terry Evans, former Oklahoma Sooner who is entering his eighth season as head coach of the Bronchos. Senior guard Eric Cazenave is the leading returning scorer for Central Oklahoma after averaging 11.7 points per game last season. The Bronchos lost four of their five starters from a year ago.

Up Next
Oklahoma State will host Dillard University of Louisiana on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at approximately 8:15 p.m. The Bleu Devils are members of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The game is being played as the second half of a doubleheader with the OSU Cowgirls hosting Washburn at 6 p.m. The men’s game will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of the women’s contest.