Clary takes over in OT, lifts Cowboys past West Virginia 91-84 to snap five-game skid

Cowboys flip script from TCU loss, outlast Mountaineers in overtime

Daniel Allen

Feb 25, 2026 - 4 min read

Oklahoma State point guard Kanye Clary (1) celebrates during the Cowboys' 87-76 victory over No. 25 UCF Tuesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Clary flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while anchoring OSU's defensive effort in the team's first Big 12 win of the season. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

Clary takes over in OT, lifts Cowboys past West Virginia 91-84 to snap five-game skid — Oklahoma State point guard Kanye Clary (1) celebrates during the Cowboys' 87-76 victory over No. 25 UCF Tuesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Clary flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while anchoring OSU's defensive effort in the team's first Big 12 win of the season. – Photo Courtesy OSU Athletics

When Oklahoma State players gathered in a team huddle moments prior to the overtime period, coach Steve Lutz singled out Kanye Clary.

Lutz looked directly at the OSU point guard before delivering direct orders. Firm, blunt, concise and to the point.

“Go win the game.”

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