Sam Hutchens

Sam interned for The Stillwater News Press in 2021 and The Guthrie News Leader in 2022, where he won a first-place OPA award for in-depth reporting. Sam has also covered sports in southwest Oklahoma for The Lawton Constitution.

The latest from Sam

Lessons from Iowa loss: What should Oklahoma State’s postseason expectations be? | Two on OSU
March 2, 2024•Sam Hutchens•1 min•
Why Chad Weiberg thinks OSU is a winner in the 12-team playoff format
February 29, 2024•Sam Hutchens•3 min•
OSU softball rewind: How Ivy Rosenberry’s improvement is bolstering the Cowgirls
February 26, 2024•Sam Hutchens•3 min•

‘I understand how a cynic would see it:’ What Doug Gottlieb is doing for OSU
At the invitation of coach Mike Boynton, Gottlieb has been consulting for Cowboy basketball in 2024. Both sides say they have learned from each other.
February 24, 2024•Sam Hutchens•
Nick Piccininni on his epic pin and the Oklahoma State-Iowa wrestling rivalry
Two on OSU: With the Iowa Hawkeyes returning to Gallagher-Iba Arena for a 2 p.m. match on Sunday, Nick Piccininni reflects on his iconic 2019 pin of Iowa's Spencer Lee.
February 23, 2024•Ben Hutchens•
The impression OSU’s newest football coach Paul Randolph leaves
New Oklahoma State defensive line coach Paul Randolph is a 26-year coaching veteran whom former players laud for his off-the-field mentoring.
February 21, 2024•Sam Hutchens•

How Ollie Gordon is acting like OSU’s biggest fan
Oklahoma State’s biggest star has also been its most visible athlete. Ollie Gordon’s commitment to supporting OSU sports has players and coaches thankful.
February 20, 2024•Sam Hutchens•
OSU’s new pitching strategy yields mixed results in Clearwater Invitational
No. 8 Oklahoma State played three of its five scheduled games in the Clearwater Invitational, beating Wisconsin and losing to No. 4 Georgia and No. 12 LSU.
February 19, 2024•Sam Hutchens•
‘We’re not operating at the highest level in that area:’ Boynton addresses OSU’s NIL situation
Players leaving the Oklahoma State basketball program have made coach Mike Boynton realize the importance of staying competitive in NIL.
February 15, 2024•Sam Hutchens•