Cowgirls Outpaced by Longhorns in Fierce Conference Clash
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls faced a challenging contest against the Texas Longhorns, concluding with a score of 76-66. The Cowgirls now stand without a rank, while the Longhorns hold the 11th position nationally. Throughout the game, both teams displayed competitive spirits, but ultimately it was the visiting team that secured victory at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
From tip-off to final buzzer, fans were treated to an intense battle on the court. The Cowgirls put up a resilient fight but fell short against their ranked opponents. Despite trailing in each quarter, they managed to narrow down the gap significantly in the third quarter with an impressive 23 points haul compared to their opponents' 18 points. However, this surge wasn't enough to turn around their fortunes.
The home team's performance was marked by commendable efforts from key players who contributed across various statistics. They outdid themselves with steals at 10 and edged past their rivals with fast break points tallying up to 10 as well. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a decent 0.69 despite falling behind in overall assists where they recorded nine against eight from Texas.
Shooting accuracy played a pivotal role in this encounter; Oklahoma State converted seven out of twenty attempts from beyond the arc resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of thirty-five percent which was notably higher than Texas's seventeen percent from downtown. However, free throw accuracy seemed lacking for Oklahoma State as they managed only sixty percent compared to an impressive eighty-one percent by Texas.
Rebounding also told part of today's story; while Oklahoma State gathered twenty-four rebounds including five offensive boards, it wasn't enough against Texas’s total rebound count of thirty-nine which included eight offensive rebounds contributing significantly towards second-chance opportunities and points off turnovers.
Despite being on home turf and backed by over three thousand supporters at Gallagher-Iba Arena, personal fouls proved costly for Oklahoma State as they racked up nineteen fouls including one foul out which may have disrupted their rhythm during critical phases of play.
Looking ahead after today’s hard-fought game, fans can catch Oklahoma State Cowgirls next when they visit Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on January 24th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming match promises another opportunity for redemption and will be available for viewing so supporters can follow all live action as it unfolds.