Cowboys fall at Wisconsin in exhibition finale, 82-65 - Oklahoma State University Athletics

Tuesday, October 27

Madison, WI / Kohl Center

6:00 PM

Oklahoma State University

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Wisconsin

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Team	1	2	F
Oklahoma St.	26	39	65
Wisconsin	40	42	82

October 27, 2026 | Cowboy Basketball

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MADISON, Wis. — Oklahoma State found its offensive rhythm in the second half but couldn't overcome Wisconsin's hot three-point shooting in an 82-65 exhibition loss Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.

Junior center Julius Halaifonua paced the Cowboys with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a three-pointer, and converted all five of his free throw attempts.

Sophomore guard Jacob Walker scored all 12 of his points in the second half and handed out a team-high four assists. Freshman Anthony Felesi added 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, while fifth-year guard Kashie Natt finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Wisconsin knocked down 18 three-pointers on 43.9% accuracy (18-of-41), outscoring OSU 54-15 from beyond the arc. The Cowboys shot 40% overall (22-of-55), including 5-of-24 from three-point range, and committed 22 turnovers.

The Badgers never trailed, using eight first-half three-pointers to build a 40-26 halftime advantage. OSU struggled to find its shooting touch over the opening 20 minutes, connecting on just 9-of-32 attempts (28.1%).

The Cowboys were much sharper after intermission, shooting 56.5% (13-of-23) and outscoring Wisconsin 39-42 over the final 20 minutes.

Trailing by 15 midway through the second half, OSU mounted a 7-0 run. Senior forward Jordan Burks started the surge with a layup, followed by a Felesi basket and a Walker three-pointer that trimmed the deficit to 65-57 with 7:19 remaining.

Wisconsin answered with a three-pointer from Braeden Carrington and held the Cowboys at bay down the stretch.

Owen Foxwell led the Badgers with 19 points, including 16 in the opening half. Eian Elmer added 11, while Nolan Winter, Carrington and Austin Rapp scored 10 apiece.

OSU held a 38-36 rebounding advantage and outscored Wisconsin 24-12 in the paint, but the Badgers received 39 points from their bench compared to the Cowboys' 14.

Burks made his first preseason appearance after missing OSU's first two exhibitions with an injury, contributing two points and three rebounds in 11 minutes. The Cowboys played without Luka Bogavac for the second straight game, while forwards Parsa Fallah and Mekhi Ragland have yet to see preseason action while recovering from injuries.

OSU finished its three-game exhibition slate with a 1-2 record.

The Cowboys open their 118th regular season Monday, Nov. 2, against Incarnate Word at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for shortly after 8 p.m. CT on ESPN+, following a 5 p.m. women's basketball matchup against Southern. One ticket is good for both games. To purchase, visit okstate.com/tickets.