Lady Raiders Outmaneuvered by Cowgirls in Stillwater Showdown
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders faced a challenging contest against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, concluding with a score of 58-71. The Lady Raiders now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Cowgirls notch another victory. Despite a slow start from Texas Tech in the first quarter with only 4 points to Oklahoma State's 13, they picked up momentum in the second quarter scoring 16 points but were still outpaced by the Cowgirls' impressive 23-point performance.
Texas Tech's efforts were led by their accuracy from the free-throw line, where they excelled with a remarkable 90 percent completion rate. They also managed to convert seven three-pointers at a rate of 28 percent and scored twenty points within the paint. However, their overall field goal percentage stood at just 36 percent compared to Oklahoma State's more efficient shooting performance at 55 percent.
Defensively, both teams recorded two blocks and eight steals each. The Lady Raiders fought hard on defense but struggled on rebounds against Oklahoma State's robust presence under both baskets; Texas Tech gathered a total of twenty-six rebounds whereas Oklahoma State secured thirty-six. This discrepancy played into the hands of the home team as they capitalized on second-chance opportunities.
The Lady Raiders showed resilience throughout, especially after halftime where they matched their opponents' intensity by scoring nineteen points in both third and fourth quarters. Their ability to force turnovers was evident as they caused twenty-one for Oklahoma State but could only convert these into thirteen points off turnovers due to an assist-to-turnover ratio of just over half (0.64).
Despite this spirited effort from Texas Tech, it was not enough against an assertive Cowgirl squad that dominated inside with thirty-six points in paint and maintained control throughout most aspects of play including fast break situations where they outscored Texas Tech by fourteen points.
As fans look ahead, The Texas Tech Lady Raiders will take on their next challenge away from home against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman on January 13th at 2:00 PM local time (Central Time). Supporters can catch all action live as it unfolds for what promises to be another exciting matchup for Texas Tech women's basketball team.