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Oklahoma State Basketball Returns to Traditional 18-Game Schedule

9/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma State's 2025-26 men's basketball schedule features 18 league games, reverting to a traditional format after a trial with 20 games.
The Cowboys start conference play at Texas Tech on January 3 and conclude the regular season against Houston on March 7.
Iowa State men's basketball opens its season against Fairleigh Dickinson on November 3 and begins Big 12 play against West Virginia on January 2.
The Iowa State women's team starts its Big 12 schedule on December 21 against Kansas, facing three opponents twice.
Oklahoma State's women's team begins conference play at Cincinnati on December 21, with significant trips to Arizona and Arizona State in February.

History

Historical Context

The Big 12 Conference was established in 1996, transforming college basketball by consolidating teams like Oklahoma State and Iowa State. Initially comprising 12 teams, the conference has evolved, recently adopting an 18-game schedule to enhance competition. This shift reflects ongoing efforts to balance competitive integrity and fan engagement, significantly influencing team strategies and player development in college basketball.

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Story summary

Oklahoma State's 2025-26 men's basketball schedule features 18 league games, reverting to a traditional format after a trial with 20 games.
The Cowboys start conference play at Texas Tech on January 3 and conclude the regular season against Houston on March 7.
Iowa State men's basketball opens its season against Fairleigh Dickinson on November 3 and begins Big 12 play against West Virginia on January 2.
The Iowa State women's team starts its Big 12 schedule on December 21 against Kansas, facing three opponents twice.
Oklahoma State's women's team begins conference play at Cincinnati on December 21, with significant trips to Arizona and Arizona State in February.

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