The Cowboys tip off the NIT on Wednesday night against a Youngstown State team that ranks among the best offenses in the country.
The Penguins rank in the Top 10 nationally in points per game and field-goal percentage, so it ought to be a clash of styles with OSU’s defensive approach. Here is a preview of the matchup.
Viewing Info
Time: 6 p.m. Wednesday
Location: Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio
Watch: ESPN+
Team Stats
| Oklahoma State | Youngstown State | |
| Record | 18-15 | 24-9 |
| Points Per Game | 68.5 | 82.5 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 66.1 | 72.6 |
| Field-Goal Percentage | 43% | 49% |
| Opponent Field-Goal Percentage | 40% | 45% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 31% | 37% |
| Free-Throw Percentage | 69% | 78% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.8 | 35.5 |
Projected Starters
| Oklahoma State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
| John-Michael Wright | Senior | 6-1 | 9.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Caleb Asberry | Senior | 6-3 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| Bryce Thompson | Junior | 6-6 | 11.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Tyreek Smith | R-Junior | 6-9 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 0.3 |
| Moussa Cisse | Junior | 7-1 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 0.6 |
| Youngstown State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Dwayne Cohill | Senior | 6-2 | 17.8 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Bryce McBride | Senior | 6-2 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 3.8 |
| Brandon Rush | Senior | 6-3 | 14.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Malek Green | Senior | 6-7 | 13.6 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Adrian Nelson | Senior | 6-8 | 13.6 | 9.5 | 1.1 |
NIT Bracket
