Cowgirls Corralled at Home by the Bears' Sharp Shooting
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the 13th-ranked Baylor Bears in a conference game that ended with a score of 72-60. The Cowgirls put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short against the visiting team.
At Gallagher-Iba Arena, home fans witnessed an intense matchup where the Cowgirls started strong, outscoring the Bears in the first quarter. However, as play progressed, they struggled to maintain their early momentum. The Bears capitalized on this and took control of the game by consistently finding their rhythm on offense.
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls showcased determination throughout each quarter. They matched their opponents with 32 points in paint and fought hard to keep turnovers equal at 14 for both teams. Despite this effort, they were outrebounded by Baylor's robust rebounding performance which saw them grab 45 rebounds compared to Oklahoma State's 29.
One area where the Cowgirls excelled was converting opportunities into points off turnovers; they scored an impressive total of 14 points from these situations. However, shooting accuracy from beyond the arc proved challenging for them as they managed only a 31 percent success rate compared to Baylor's slightly better performance at three-point attempts.
Baylor's offensive execution was more efficient overall; they shot at a higher field goal percentage (41 percent) and were more successful from free-throw line making 73 percent of their shots there. Their ability to distribute effectively was evident in their assist count standing at 17 while maintaining an assists turnover ratio above one (1.21).
Defensively speaking, both teams showed aggression but it was Baylor who edged out with seven steals and one block contributing to their victory over Oklahoma State who had four steals without any blocks recorded during this encounter.
As fans look ahead after this tough loss for Oklahoma State Cowgirls basketball team will be looking forward to regaining form when they visit Ames for another conference clash against Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum on January 31st scheduled for a tip-off time of 6:30 PM Central Time Zone. Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on designated sports networks or streaming platforms dedicated to college basketball coverage.