Oklahoma State Cowgirls Secure Victory at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Against Harvard Crimson

In a competitive matchup at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls emerged victorious over the Harvard Crimson with a final score of 71-62. The Cowgirls' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Crimson's record shifts to 0-1.

The game saw the Oklahoma State Cowgirls take an early lead in the first quarter with 18 points against Harvard's 16. The second quarter further solidified their advantage as they outscored their opponents by ten points, ending the half with a cumulative score of 38 for Oklahoma State and only 26 for Harvard. The third quarter was more evenly matched; however, it was not enough to close the gap for Harvard as both teams scored an additional fourteen points each.

The fourth quarter witnessed a determined effort from the Crimson as they racked up twenty points, their highest in any quarter during this game. Despite this surge, it was not sufficient to overcome Oklahoma State's consistent performance throughout the match which added nineteen more points to their tally in this final period.

Key players for Oklahoma State included Natasha Mack who contributed significantly on both ends of the court. Her defensive skills were particularly notable as she managed eight blocks during play time. On offense, she also led her team with twenty-one points and twelve rebounds, achieving an impressive double-double that greatly influenced her team's success.

Harvard’s top performer was Lola Mullaney who displayed commendable shooting skills by scoring eighteen points including four three-pointers which accounted for over half of her total scoring output.

As fans look forward to future games, they can mark their calendars for when Oklahoma State will face off against Purdue Boilermakers on November 26th at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun at 12:30 PM local time (CST). This upcoming game promises another exciting display of women’s college basketball that fans can follow closely even though no broadcast networks have been announced yet.