Oklahoma State Cowgirls Dominate Iowa State Cyclones
In a commanding display on Sunday, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls overwhelmed the 19th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones with an impressive 86-58 victory. This win marked a low point for Iowa State, who are now on a troubling five-game losing streak.
Stailee Heard’s Historic Performance
Stailee Heard played a pivotal role in the match, achieving her first career triple-double, contributing 18 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, while also becoming just the third player in Oklahoma State history to accomplish this feat.
In recent performances, Heard has been exceptional, averaging 20.8 points across her last four games.
Game Highlights
Conversely, Iowa State, who had previously suffered only one double-digit loss this season, struggled significantly against Oklahoma State. The Cowgirls took control of the game with a decisive 13-0 run during the second quarter, stretching their lead to 16 points, a gap they sustained through halftime, leading 43-21 after an explosive 30-point second period.
Micah Gray was instrumental in this quarter, sinking three 3-pointers and finishing with 12 points, while the team shot a remarkable 61% from the field.
Despite a push from Iowa State in the third quarter that reduced their deficit to 51-35, Oklahoma State responded with another surge, driven by Haleigh Timmer, who tallied 10 points during a crucial 15-0 run, asserting the Cowgirls’ dominance at 66-35 heading into the final period.
Iowa State’s Struggles
Iowa State’s offense was primarily fueled by Audi Crooks and Jada Williams, both of whom managed to score 15 points. Crooks, leading the nation in scoring with an average of 27.6 points per game, added 7 rebounds to her tally, while Williams also contributed 7 assists.
However, the Cyclones, known for their ball movement and currently ranking second nationally with an average of 21.9 assists per game, could only muster 11 against Oklahoma State.
Team Performance and Upcoming Matches
On the other hand, the Cowgirls saw additional scores from Timmer with 16 points, Gray contributing 15, and Lena Girardi adding 11 points from the bench, solidifying their standing with a 16-4 record overall and 5-2 in the Big 12. The Cowgirls have been formidable at home, boasting a record of 28-2 over the past two seasons.
Earlier this season, Iowa State achieved an impressive start with 14 straight wins and climbed as high as No. 10 in the AP Top 25 rankings. They now look ahead to a matchup against Cincinnati on Wednesday, while Oklahoma State prepares to face Colorado next Sunday.
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