Postgame Notes: Oklahoma State 84 Western Kentucky 92 - Oklahoma State University Athletics

Image Taken at Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, NIT Quarterfinal Round Basketball Game, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Postgame Notes: Oklahoma State 84 Western Kentucky 92

March 21, 2018 | Cowboy Basketball

OSU posted a 20-win season for the 36th time in program history. The Cowboys' 15 home wins tied the school record for home wins.

This is only OSU's second loss in the NIT in GIA. The Cowboys are 6-2 in home NIT games.

There were 11,308 people in attendance for tonight's game, which was the largest to ever witness an NIT game at OSU and the second largest in any NIT game this year so far. Only Louisville's crowd of 13,050 against Middle Tennessee was larger.

Among the current Big 12 schools, only three head coaches (Frank Martin-21, Sean Sutton-22 and Mike Boynton-21) won at least 20 games in their first season in their first season as a head coach since the league was formed.

Some hot shooting from Tavarius Shine helped keep the Cowboys in the game. He shot 3-5 from the 3-point line to have 13 points.

OSU's bench outscored Western Kentucky, 29-6.

Mitchell Solomon stuffed the stat sheet in tonight's game. He had eight points to go along with nine rebounds.

Kendall Smith led the Cowboys in scoring for the ninth time this season with 19 points.

OSU has made at least one three-pointer in 584 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.

Pistols Pete Orange Light

Cowboys, Aggies renew basketball rivalry Sunday afternoon in GIA

Saturday, November 08

Christian Coleman

Miller, Coleman pace Oklahoma State in 95-71 win over Oral Robert

Tuesday, November 04

Vyctorius Miller drives

Cowboy Basketball tips off new season Tuesday night against ORU

Friday, October 31

Roy practice

Roy named to Jerry West watch list

Tuesday, October 28

Tavarius Shine

G/F

/ Cowboy Basketball

Kendall Smith

G

/ Cowboy Basketball

Mitchell Solomon

F

/ Cowboy Basketball

Cowboy Wrestling Media Availability | Oklahoma State Postgame vs. Stanford (11-07-2025)

Saturday, November 08

Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | Condensed Dual Highlights (11-07-2025)

Saturday, November 08

Dave Smith Previews the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Regional - Inside Oklahoma State Athletics

Friday, November 07

Lena Girardi speaks after setting Oklahoma State freshman 3-point record #womensbasketball #ncaawbb

Friday, November 07

Oklahoma State University, opens in new tab

NCAA, opens in new tab

Big Twelve Conference, opens in new tab

© 2025 Oklahoma State University Athletics.