(STILLWATER, Oklahoma / July 3, 2018) – Former Oklahoma State head coach Eddie Sutton will be the honorary chairperson at the 2018 POSSE Auction on Saturday, Aug. 11 in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

“We are extremely honored to have our legendary coach as the honorary chair of this year’s POSSE Auction,” said Larry Reece, OSU’s Senior Associate AD/Development. “Coach Sutton and the Cowboys produced so many magical moments in Gallagher-Iba Arena, and I know our fans will really enjoy being a part of another.”

Sutton led the Cowboys for 16 seasons and piled up a 368-151 (.709) record that included runs to the NCAA Final Four in 1995 and 2004. Under his guidance, Oklahoma State advanced to postseason play in 15 of his 16 seasons in Stillwater, including 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, and he won 20 games or more 13 times.

In 37 years as a head coach, Sutton posted 804 wins at Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky, OSU and San Francisco.

The POSSE Auction is OSU’s biggest and most exciting fundraiser of the year, and features live and silent auction items and a first-class dinner and entertainment experience. This year’s auction items include exclusive OSU experiences, memorabilia and autographs from your favorite Cowboy and Cowgirl greats.

To attend or donate an auction item call the POSSE office at 405-744-7301 or visit okstate.com/auction.

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