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Mountaineers Set to Battle Cowgirls at Gallagher-Iba Arena

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to face off against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Mountaineers have shown a strong performance in their past few games, which could be a significant factor in the upcoming clash.


Mar 10, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA;  Oklahoma State Cowgirls forward Lior Garzon (11) reacts after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the past performances, it's clear that West Virginia has been on an upward trajectory. In their most recent game against the Sooners, they secured a close victory with 70 points over Oklahoma's 66. Their offense was efficient from inside the paint, scoring 36 points and shooting at a solid 49 percent from two-point range. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 23 points off them and maintained an even assists-to-turnover ratio.


The game before that saw an even more dominant performance as they defeated TCU with a convincing score of 77-52. The Mountaineers were relentless in transition, racking up 19 fast break points and outscoring TCU by a whopping 50 points in the paint. Their defensive efforts were also notable with an impressive tally of 16 steals.


Mar 10, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA;  Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Lexy Keys (15) shoots the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers guard Madisen Smith (30) during the second half at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for West Virginia; they faced defeat against Baylor Bears where they scored only 58 points to Baylor's 65. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away – like maintaining good ball movement with an assists turnover ratio above one and fighting hard on defense as evidenced by their steal count.


The upcoming game is set to be another test for West Virginia as Gallagher-Iba Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into Oklahoma State's hands. However, if West Virginia continues its trend of strong defense leading to transition opportunities and maintains efficiency inside the arc while managing turnovers well – there's every chance for another win on their record.


Mar 10, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA;  Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Naomie Alnatas (3) goes after a loose ball with West Virginia Mountaineers guard Danni Nichols (4) during the first half at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on February 28th at half-past six in the evening Central Time (7:30 PM Eastern Time) when these two teams go head-to-head at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

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