Getty Images Isaac Likekele #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Oklahoma State kicks off its season against UT-Arlington on Tuesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
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UT Arlington vs Oklahoma State Preview
Oklahoma State is eager to start its season, despite knowing that the postseason won’t be in the cards this year due to an NCAA violation.
“I’m disappointed, disgusted, appalled, frustrated — but somewhere in Indianapolis, there’s a group of people celebrating,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said, in a reference to the NCAA. “They won. Our players don’t deserve and shouldn’t have to deal with this.
Boynton commended his players for how they’ve taken the news. Rondel Walker said it has given the team an extra chip on their shoulder.
“I feel like at this point it is what it is,” Walker said. “We can’t really do too much about it, but it’s definitely a chip on our shoulders. That fuels us, but at the same time it’s not something we’re just going to be sad about the rest of the year.
It’s a real bummer for players like Cowboys senior leader Isaac Likekele, who won’t get another shot at the NCAA Tournament.
“That comes to show me you don’t always get second chances,” Likekele said. “That’s the biggest frustration to me is that I took the first opportunity for granted. That’s the biggest thing that doesn’t sit right with me personally, but right now it’s not a personal thing. It’s a team thing.
“These guys still need me to go out there and perform for them every night and just win as many games as we can. I can put my things to the side right now and focus on the season.”
It’s the 14th time the sides are facing off, with Oklahoma State holding a 12-1 all-time record against UT Arlington. On top of that, the Cowboys have been clutch in openers, going 30-2 in the first game of the season, dating back to the 1989-90 season.
The Mavericks are led by first-year head coach Greg Young, a long-time assistant in the sport. Like Aubrun, the Mavericks struggled in their exhibition but hung on to win against Southeastern Oklahoma State 68-64 on November 1.
“I knew this was going to be a hard game when we scheduled it, and that’s why I wanted to play it,” Young told reporters after the game.
Oklahoma State is a massive 19.5-point favorite for the matchup.