Michael Cobbins had 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for Oklahoma State (9-1), which also got 12 points and five assists from Phil Forte III. Jeff Newberry added 11 points off the bench for the Cowboys, who shot 51.1 percent from the field.

Jaqawn Raymond led Middle Tennessee (5-5), which shot 31.1 percent from the field, including 4-of-16 from 3-point range. Darnell Harris added eight points off the bench for the Blue Raiders.

The game was tied three minutes into the contest before Oklahoma State went on an 11-3 run to open up an eight-point lead with 12:42 to go in the half. Middle Tennessee State pulled back within two with 10:43 to go, but the Cowboys went on a 22-3 run to lead by 21 before settling for a 19-point advantage at the half.

Oklahoma State got the lead up to 25 when Hammonds hit a 3-pointer with 14:19 to go before the Blue Raiders went on an 8-2 run. But the Cowboys responded with the next six points and were never threatened the rest of the way.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Reggie Upshaw came in with a team-leading 10.3 points per game for Middle Tennessee but finished with one point on 0-of-5 shooting from the field. … The Cowboys won the rebound battle 34-29 with G Anthony Hickey Jr. contributing seven boards. … This is the third straight season - and fifth time in seven seasons - that Oklahoma State has started 9-1.