West Virginia Mountaineers Edged Out by Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Municipal Auditorium

In a closely contested matchup at the Municipal Auditorium, the West Virginia Mountaineers faced off against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. The game saw both teams locked in a battle that resulted in a narrow victory for the home team. The West Virginia Mountaineers' season record now stands at 0-1, while the Oklahoma State Cowgirls hold a record of 1-0. The final score reflected just how tight the competition was, with 62-61 favoring the Cowgirls.

The West Virginia Mountaineers started strong with an impressive first quarter, putting up 17 points against their opponents' 14. They maintained this momentum into the second quarter, matching their initial output with another 17 points while holding the Cowgirls to just 10 points before halftime. As they entered into the third quarter, they managed to add another solid performance of 19 points to their tally but were outdone by Oklahoma State's resurgence who scored 18.

Throughout this intense game, key statistics emerged that highlighted areas where West Virginia excelled and struggled. They showcased defensive agility with a total of three blocks and eleven steals which contributed significantly to their nineteen points off turnovers. Their offense was bolstered by nine three-point shots made from twenty attempts – an impressive forty-five percent success rate from beyond the arc.

However, despite these efforts and leading in fast break points with nine compared to Oklahoma State's two, it wasn't enough to secure victory as they fell short by one point in a nail-biting fourth quarter where they scored only eight points compared to twenty from their rivals.

The Mountaineers also demonstrated teamwork through eleven assists but had difficulty maintaining possession as evidenced by fifteen turnovers during playtime. Their shooting inside was less effective than usual; fourteen two-point field goals were made out of thirty-eight attempts resulting in roughly thirty-seven percent accuracy.

On defense and rebounding fronts, West Virginia pulled down thirty rebounds including eight offensive boards which led them to five second-chance points but still fell short against Oklahoma State's thirty-four rebounds and eleven second-chance points.

As for individual performances on both sides: players showed determination and skill throughout all four quarters without any being ejected or fouled out during this high-stakes encounter – showcasing sportsmanship alongside competitive spirit.

For fans looking forward to more action from their team: keep an eye on future broadcasts featuring your beloved West Virginia Mountaineers as they continue striving for success on court throughout this season's games.