Clash of Titans at Bramlage: Cowgirls Ride into Wildcat Territory
As the Oklahoma State Cowgirls prepare to face off against the Kansas State Wildcats, fans are bracing for what promises to be a riveting encounter at Bramlage Coliseum. The Cowgirls, coming off a mixed bag of performances, are looking to assert their dominance on the court once again.
In their last game on December 21st against the Oregon Ducks, the Cowgirls put up a valiant fight but fell short by 7 points in a 63-70 loss. Despite shooting only 33 percent from the field and struggling behind the arc with a mere 30 percent success rate from three-point land, they showed resilience by keeping turnovers low and fighting hard on defense with four steals. However, they were outmatched in assists and blocks which ultimately contributed to their defeat.
Contrastingly, just one day prior on December 20th against Utah Tech Trailblazers, OKST showcased what they're truly capable of when firing on all cylinders. They notched an impressive victory with an overwhelming scoreline of 87-61. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an exceptional 53 percent from the field and dominated inside with a whopping 44 points in paint. Defensively they were just as formidable; nine steals and four blocks kept UTU at bay while maintaining control throughout.
The home game played on December 17th against Southern Illinois Salukis further emphasized OKST's potential when playing cohesively as a unit. A strong third quarter surge saw them outscore SIU by eight points which proved pivotal in securing their comfortable margin of victory at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Looking ahead to February's matchup against KSU, it is crucial for OKST to replicate that level of performance if they wish to overcome their opponents in hostile territory. The Wildcats will undoubtedly be prepared for battle within their own den; however, if recent history has taught us anything it’s that Oklahoma State possesses both talent and tenacity – two key ingredients needed for success away from home.
Fans eagerly anticipating this showdown should mark their calendars for February 10th when these two teams collide under Kansas skies at Bramlage Coliseum starting at 5:00 PM local time (CT). This contest promises excitement and can be caught live by those who cannot make it in person through various broadcasting channels available regionally or online streaming services where applicable.