As the Oklahoma State Cowgirls prepare to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at Gallagher-Iba Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Cowgirls, coming off a series of challenging games, are looking to assert their dominance on their home court.

Mar 10, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Terryn Milton (21) defends West Virginia Mountaineers guard JJ Quinerly (11) during the first half at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on February 15 against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, the Cowgirls secured a solid 60-50 victory. Their performance was marked by an impressive 62 percent shooting from two-point range and a commendable defensive effort that limited the Lady Raiders to just 30 percent field goal shooting. The Cowgirls also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 15 points off them and showcasing their ability to turn defense into offense.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for OKST; they committed 12 turnovers themselves and were outrebounded by Texas Tech's aggressive play under the boards. These are areas that will need tightening up if they're going to keep WVU at bay.

Mar 10, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard JJ Quinerly (11) dives after the ball against Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Naomie Alnatas (3) during the first half at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The game against Kansas State Wildcats on February 10 was a narrow one-point loss (68-69), but it highlighted OKST's resilience and fighting spirit. They shot an exceptional 52 percent from beyond the arc and dished out an impressive number of assists (19). Despite falling short in this high-scoring affair, these statistics show that when they're hot, they can compete with top-tier teams.

Looking back further at their February 3 clash with Oklahoma Sooners reveals both strengths and vulnerabilities within OKST's ranks. A high-scoring game ended in a close defeat (74-81), but not without showcasing some positives for OKST – including scoring efficiency inside the paint (51 percent from two-point range) and converting free throws at an excellent rate of 89 percent.

As we approach this upcoming contest against WVU, it is clear that while there are areas for improvement – particularly in ball security – there is also much for fans of Oklahoma State Cowgirls basketball to be optimistic about. Their ability to score efficiently from various spots on the floor could prove pivotal against WVU’s defense.

The scheduled face-off between these two teams is set for February 27 at Gallagher-Iba Arena with tip-off at 6:30 PM local time. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage as these collegiate athletes battle it out on court – where every dribble counts towards securing another win in front of a home crowd hungry for victory.

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