Cowgirls Narrowly Outscored by Boilermakers at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Showdown

In a closely contested game at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls faced off against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Cowgirls, playing on a neutral site, were edged out with a final score of 71-65. The Cowgirls' season record now stands at 0-1, while the Boilermakers have marked their first victory with a 1-0 record.

The game started with the Boilermakers taking an early lead in the first quarter with 18 points to the Cowgirls' 13. However, Oklahoma State bounced back in the second quarter scoring 19 points over Purdue's nine, showcasing their resilience and ability to counterattack. Despite this effort, they trailed behind in both third and fourth quarters as Purdue scored 19 and then ramped up their offense to put up an impressive 25 points in the final quarter.

Oklahoma State's performance was notable for its tenacity throughout each quarter. They ended strong by scoring more than double their initial quarter output with 21 points in the fourth but fell short of overcoming Purdue's consistent scoring drive.

Key players for Oklahoma State contributed significantly during this matchup. Their offensive efforts were commendable as they fought hard to keep pace with Purdue's aggressive gameplay. On defense, they worked tirelessly to contain Purdue’s advances but ultimately could not hold back their opponents’ late surge.

The upcoming schedule has Oklahoma State Cowgirls hosting North Texas Mean Green at Gallagher-Iba Arena located in Stillwater on December 3rd at 5:00 PM local time (Central Time). Fans looking forward to supporting their team can catch all live action from this encounter since no broadcast networks are currently scheduled for coverage of this event.