Cowboy Brew 11/15: Ya Heard Me!

Brand New Episode of Kickin' It With Q and Stailee Heard

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Cowboy Brew Crew
November 15, 2023

Good Morning Pokes. It’s not supposed to look this easy, right?

Through the first three games of 2023-24, the rest of the country is seeing what the Cowgirls knew they were getting in Stailee Heard.

After a breakout first week, the Oklahoma native earned Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors. Now, she’s joined the latest episode of Kickin’ It With Q.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew! Check it out below!

🎥 Kickin’ It With Q: Episode 3
✈️ New York State Of Mind
🏠 Finding A New Home
🤠 And so much more!

🎥 OSU MAX: KICKIN’ IT WITH Q

Stailee Heard entered her freshman season at Oklahoma State as one of the more decorated players in the state of Oklahoma. 

The Sapulpa native, finished her high school career with two state championships and was Vype Oklahoma Miss Basketball. The talented guard, who early on in her Cowgirl career is leading the team in field goal percentage and is second in scoring. 

Learn more about Heard and her family, including their Native American Heritage and how important a role that is in her life in this edition of Kickin' It with Q.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Empire State of Mind. After a historic night from long range earlier this week, the Cowboys are headed to the Big Apple.

In the 85-70 win over Sam Houston State on Sunday night, OSU knocked down a single-game record tying 17 3-pointers in front of the Orange & Black faithful at GIA.

Now, they’re headed to the City That Never Sleeps to take part in the Legends Classic alongside three perennial NCAA Tournament contenders.

First up for OSU is a Thursday evening showdown with St. Bonaventure, a longtime power in the Atlantic 10 and always a tough mid-major opponent, followed by a battle with Auburn or Notre Dame.

Through two games, senior guard Bryce Thompson continues to lead the way, averaging 18.0 points a game, while shooting 54-percent from the field.

🔼 (A New) Home Is Where The Heart Is. While she grew up and lived her entire life in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Ivy Rosenberry always had family ties back to Oklahoma.

Her mom’s family is from Ardmore, so it’s only natural that the hurler landed right here Stillwater as part of the OSU softball program.

After starting her career at Virginia Tech, Rosenberry went through obstacles and resiliency, but bounced back and has landed at a place that that she feels right at home.

🏈 BOUNCE BACK TIME

No doubt about it. Last week was a punch in the mouth.

Best way to respond to a punch in the mouth? Get back up and punch back.

The Cowboys have that bounce back opportunity this week with a trip to another Big 12 newcomer, Houston, on Saturday afternoon.

With two games left in the regular season, destiny is still in the hands of the Orange and Black as they are in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12, with two teams that OSU has already beaten in 2023.

The Cowboys sit at #24 and #25 in this week’s college football national polls.

🎥 OSU MAX: THE PLAYERS’ VOICE

Rashod Owens is having a breakout season for the Cowboys.

The San Antonio, Texas native is leading Oklahoma State in receiving yards and is second in receptions 10 games into his redshirt junior season.

But Rashod's story is much deeper than what he does on the football field. 

Learn more about overcoming obstacles in The Players' Voice.

🤔 COWBOY TRIVIA

After scoring in double-figures in each of the first two games of 2023-24, Bryce Thompson is one away from his 40th all-time double-digit scoring performance in just two-plus seasons at OSU.

Who is the program’s all-time leader in double-figure scoring performances?

And bonus if you know exactly how many….

Think you got it?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📅 COMING SOON…

Thursday, November 16
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure @ 5:30pm on ESPNU (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Friday, November 17
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Auburn/Notre Dame @ TBD (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
🐎 Equestrian at South Carolina @ 9am

Saturday, November 18
🏈 Football at Houston @ 3pm l ESPN2
🐎 Equestrian at Georgia @ 11am
👟 Cross Country at NCAA Championships @ 10:30am (Charlottesville, Va.)

Monday, November 20
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Penn State @ 5:30pm (Nassau, Bahamas)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. New Orleans @ 7pm

📬 STICK WITH US

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Byron Houston with 111.

Houston is one of three Cowboys all-time with 100+ double-digit scoring outings, followed by Bryant Reeves (109) and Le’Bryan Nash (100).

🤠 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!