Coach Steve Lutz and the Oklahoma State Cowboys host coach Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars on Monday night in the Big 12 men's basketball opener at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

J’Wan Roberts had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma State 60-47 in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams. L.J.

The Cowboys trailed by double-digits on their way to a 60-47 loss to No. 15 Houston (9-3, 1-0 Big 12) on Monday night, but Dean’s bucket was meaningful in the moment.

After having the past week off, Oklahoma State is back in action. The Cowboys limped through the end of nonconference play, falling to Oklahoma in a blowout and finishing with a couple of unconvincing wins against Tarleton State and Oral Roberts.