- Matchup: Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Game Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Incarnate Word Cardinals (12-19 last season) are gearing up to visit Gallagher-Iba Arena on Monday, looking to secure a victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (20-15 last year).
In their previous matchup, the Cardinals faced off against Stephen F. Austin, ending in a 76-68 defeat. Regarding fouls, Incarnate Word had 12 while Stephen F. Austin recorded 15. The Cardinals made 12 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, with Stephen F. Austin converting 10 of 15 from the free-throw line at a rate of 66.7%. On the boards, Stephen F. Austin secured 34 rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive) and did not register any blocks. They finished the game with 13 assists and 3 steals. Defensively, Incarnate Word allowed their rivals to shoot 48.2% from the field on 27 of 56 attempts. The Cardinals also achieved 13 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and recorded 3 steals. Rebounding-wise, they managed 25 boards, 5 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, Incarnate Word converted 3 of 9, equating to a 33.3% success rate. Overall, they left the game with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (29 of 59) and dropped 7 of their 25 three-point attempts.
One standout performer for the Cardinals was Davion Bailey, contributing 21 points on 8 of 23 shooting. He played the entire 40 minutes and secured 6 rebounds, finishing with a 34.8% field goal percentage and totaling 3 assists.
Entering this game, Incarnate Word holds a 12-19 record from the previous season. They averaged 74.3 points per game (225th in Division 1) while shooting 44.7% from the field. The Cardinals completed 37.7% of their three-point attempts (266 of 706) and 71.6% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they gathered an average of 34.3 rebounds per game and notched 362 assists throughout the season, placing them 339th nationally. They averaged 11.2 turnovers per game and committed 17.7 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cardinals forced an average of 10.6 turnovers per game and drew 16.5 personal fouls. They ranked 88th in the nation for assists allowed, conceding 407 throughout the season. The defensive unit permitted opponents to shoot at 46.9% (797 of 1,698) and allowed an average of 32.5 rebounds per game. They yielded a 34.3% success rate on three-point attempts, placing them 175th in points allowed per game (73.7).
For Oklahoma State, their last game concluded in a 96-70 defeat against Wichita State. The Cowboys collected 24 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 34. They turned the ball over 11 times while recording 4 steals during this contest. Wichita State committed 13 personal fouls, leading to 18 free throw attempts for the Cowboys, who converted 10 at a rate of 55.6%. Oklahoma State also made 6 of their 20 three-point attempts (30.0%). Overall, they finished the game shooting 27 of 65 from the field, achieving a rate of 41.5%. Defensively, they allowed Wichita State to shoot 49.3% by permitting 36 of 73 attempts and gave up 42 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Christian Coleman emerged as a key player for the Cowboys, hitting 9 of 14 shots for a field goal percentage of 64.3%, while also grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 22 points in 32 minutes, along with 2 assists.
Last season, Oklahoma State recorded a 20-15 overall record. The Cowboys averaged 16.9 fouls per game and converted 74.5% from the free-throw line. They assisted on average 14.6 times per game (129th in college basketball), with 11.8 turnovers per game. Oklahoma State amassed 2,935 points throughout the year, averaging 83.9 points per game, while securing 38.0 rebounds per contest. Their offensive performance highlighted a shooting percentage of 46.0%, ranking 127th nationally.
Defensively, the Cowboys ranked 354th in points allowed per game with an average of 83.2. They forced an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and allowed opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, ranking 249th. Oklahoma State’s defense held teams to a 36.0% success rate on three-point shots (351 of 974) and allowed 70.8% conversion from the free throw line. They conceded an average of 15.9 assists and 37.1 rebounds per game, ranking 249th and 327th in those categories, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Incarnate Word Cardinals
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