Oklahoma State Routs Northwestern State 94-56
Oklahoma State shot 56.4 percent from the field in a 94-56 home win over Northwestern State in Stillwater.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Basketball
Oklahoma State defeated Northwestern State 94-56 on Monday afternoon at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The Cowboys trailed early before ending the first half on a 16-2 run and leading 44-23 at halftime.
Why it matters
The lopsided result gave Oklahoma State a strong showing against a visiting opponent in its home opener at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Stillwater basketball fans saw the team rebound from a cold first quarter to dominate the rest of the game.
Oklahoma State shot 65.8 percent from the field in the final three quarters after a 35.3 percent first quarter, and made 20 of 29 free throws. Liv McGill led the Cowboys with 23 points, including three triples, while KP Parr and Karma Wynn combined for 29 points for Northwestern State.
The players
Oklahoma State Cowboys
The men's basketball program of Oklahoma State University, which competes in the Big 12 Conference.
Northwestern State Demons
The men's basketball program of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, which competes in the Southland Conference.
The details
Oklahoma State built a 16-2 run to end the first half and led 44-23 at halftime. The Cowboys went on to win by 38 points, with Audi Crooks adding 13 points.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Oklahoma State defeats Northwestern State 94-56 in Stillwater.
Thursday: Northwestern State travels to face Louisiana Tech.
Monday of the following week: Northwestern State hosts LSU-Shreveport.
Season Trajectory
The win gives Oklahoma State an early non-conference margin that will be measured against its Big 12 schedule later in the season. Northwestern State's travel to Louisiana Tech and its home game against LSU-Shreveport continue its early-season slate.
The result leaves Oklahoma State with a 94-56 margin to build on as its non-conference schedule continues. Fantasy and betting interest in Liv McGill and Audi Crooks will follow their scoring output in future home games.
The takeaway
Oklahoma State's ability to recover from a slow first quarter and pull away late is a useful sign of depth for the Cowboys' early season. Readers following the team can watch how that scoring balance holds up against stronger conference opponents.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Basketball coverage across Stillwater.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bossier Press-tribune.
