Tulsa secured a 64-62 overtime victory against the Oklahoma State women’s basketball team on Thursday evening, snapping a long period of dominance by the Cowgirls.
The loss marks the first time Oklahoma State has fallen to Tulsa since 2020, and it is their first defeat on Tulsa’s home court since 2002, Pistols Firing reported.
Despite a struggling shooting performance, the Cowgirls maintained a 41-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, the momentum shifted violently in the final frame when Oklahoma State shot just 2-for-9 from the field.
Tulsa capitalized on a wild shot taken near the end of a shot clock early in the fourth quarter to stay within striking distance. While the Golden Hurricane also struggled with efficiency, the timing of their scoring proved decisive.
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The game was defined by high-volume rebounding and low-percentage shooting from both sides. Oklahoma State hit only 17% of their three-point attempts and finished the game with 33% shooting from the field.
| Player | Points | Field Goals | Rebounds | Other Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Crooks | 17 | 7-for-14 | 5 | – |
| Liv McGill | 13 | 5-for-17 | 7 | 9 assists, 5 turnovers |
| Stailee Heard | 8 | 11 shots | 15 | – |
The overtime period saw Tulsa strike early with three 3-pointers to take control. Oklahoma State managed to score 5-for-10 in the extra minutes but could not find an answer for Tulsa’s offense in the final 1:06 of the game.
In the closing seconds, Oklahoma State attempted to force a score with a baseline out-of-bounds play, but a turnover ended their hopes of a comeback.
This upset serves as an early season test for a program looking to establish consistency. Tulsa enters the season with a 1-1 record, following a loss to Incarnate Word and a win over Rogers State.
The Cowgirls must now pivot quickly to prepare for their next challenge. They are scheduled to travel to Brookings to face South Dakota State, a program known as a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, this Sunday.
The ability to rebound from a shooting slump will likely dictate how Oklahoma State handles the upcoming road trip to South Dakota.
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