Ben Hutchens returns to cover Oklahoma State athletics for The Oklahoman

Ben Hutchens has been named the new Oklahoma State beat writer for The Oklahoman. A former student reporter for the university, Hutchens returns to Stillwater after spending the past two seasons covering Iowa State University for the same publication. His coverage of Cowboy athletics will span football, basketball, baseball, and softball. Hutchens replaces the previous beat reporting staff during a period of transition for several Oklahoma State programs. He plans to provide game-day coverage at home and away events while continuing to track institutional changes across the university's sports departments. Readers can access his ongoing reporting through The Oklahoman’s sports newsletter.

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