Can Oklahoma State Cowgirls Bounce Back After Narrow Defeat to Sooners?
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Sooners in a closely contested game that ended 81-74 in favor of the visiting team. The Cowgirls put up a valiant effort but fell short despite outscoring their opponents in points from turnovers and maintaining a higher free throw percentage.
The Cowgirls started strong, leading the first quarter with an impressive offensive display. However, as the game progressed, they struggled to keep up with the Sooners' pace. The home team's scoring was led by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 23 points off them compared to the Sooners' 13. Despite this advantage and an aggressive defense that resulted in eight steals, it wasn't enough to secure victory.
Offensively, Oklahoma State showed proficiency inside the paint with 40 points compared to their opponent's 36. They also excelled at free throws, making eight out of nine attempts for an admirable 89 percent completion rate. However, they lagged behind in three-point shooting accuracy at just 29 percent while their counterparts managed a more effective rate of 38 percent from beyond the arc.
On defense, both teams were almost even with Oklahoma State recording three blocks and twelve personal fouls against four blocks and eleven personal fouls by the visitors. Rebounding was another area where they fell short; pulling down only five offensive rebounds and twenty-two defensive ones for a total of thirty-one rebounds while allowing forty-three total rebounds to their opponents.
The attendance at Gallagher-Iba Arena witnessed several lead changes throughout this conference game but ultimately saw the home team unable to close out for a win.
Looking ahead after this tough loss at home against rivals from across town is crucial for morale within The Cowgirls' camp as they prepare for their next challenge on February 10th at Bramlage Coliseum against Kansas State Wildcats. Fans can catch this upcoming matchup live on ESPN+ as The Oklahoma State Cowgirls look forward to redeeming themselves away from home soil.