Oklahoma State Upsets Texas Tech
In a noteworthy showdown on Saturday, Oklahoma State University managed to topple the No. 16 ranked Texas Tech Lady Raiders with a 75–65 victory. This win is significant for the Cowgirls, marking their second triumph over a top-20 opponent this season and bringing their win total to 20 for the first time since the 2022–23 season.
Key Performers
Jadyn Wooten was a standout performer for Oklahoma State, contributing 16 points while also dishing out seven assists and shooting an impressive 70% from the field. Amari Whiting also shined with her remarkable double-double, racking up 13 points alongside 11 rebounds. Adding to the scoring efforts, Achol Akot contributed another 13 points and Stailee Heard finished with 12. Collectively, the Cowgirls displayed a strong shooting touch, making 54% of their shot attempts and hitting eight three-pointers.
Game Highlights
The pivotal moment in the contest came during the second quarter, where Oklahoma State unleashed a 22-9 scoring spree, extending their halftime lead to 36-24 after keeping Texas Tech scoreless for the last 3:18 of the half. Although Texas Tech tried to make a comeback by scoring the first five points of the second half, Oklahoma State quashed any momentum with an 8-0 response to widen their advantage back to 44-29.
Texas Tech’s Struggles
Despite trailing by double digits for most of the second half, the Lady Raiders made a charge late in the game, narrowing the gap to 66-60 with less than three minutes remaining. However, they couldn’t close the deal. Bailey Maupin led Texas Tech with 19 points, while Snudda Collins provided a solid offensive spark off the bench with 18 points. The team struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 21 attempts, and faced difficulties on the boards, being outrebounded 36-26.
Looking Ahead
With this loss, Texas Tech falls to 23-4 overall and remains a half-game behind in the Big 12 standings. The Lady Raiders are set to face No. 12 Baylor at home on Wednesday, while Oklahoma State will take on Utah at home on Monday.
