Watch: Mike Boynton Media Availability Ahead of Oakland on Friday

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton met with the media on Thursday afternoon to discuss the showdown against Oakland on Friday at 7 p.m. in GIA. The game is being streamed on ESPN+.

The Cowboys are fresh off an 88-45 drubbing of UT Arlington in the season opener. It was the fewest points the Cowboys have allowed in a season opener since Nov. 11, 2011, when they beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 71-39.

Newcomer Moussa Cisse led the way in scoring as he finished with 17 points, as well as nine rebounds and two blocks. In fact, five Cowboys scored in double-digits, Cisse, MA Moncrieffe, Avery Anderson III, Bryce Thompson and Keylan Boone all combined for 57 points. The team also combined for 15 steals on the night.

This marks the second season in a row playing Oakland. Last season they beat the Golden Grizzlies 84-71. Cade Cunningham led the way in scoring for the Pokes as he poured in 18 points and eight assists. Isaac Likekele was close behind with 16 points and seven rebounds.