West Virginia Defeats Oklahoma State in Defensive Battle

No. 21 West Virginia defeated No. 24 Oklahoma State 54-37 in a defensive battle, avenging an earlier defeat to the Cowgirls. The Mountaineers held Oklahoma State to 21.2% shooting and capitalized on 21 turnovers. Despite Oklahoma State's strong defensive efforts, they struggled offensively, with key players like Stailee Heard and Micah Gray underperforming. West Virginia's Sydney Shaw led the game with 18 points, while Ja'Naiya Quinerly added 15. The Cowgirls had previously beaten the Mountaineers in a close match at home but could not replicate that success in Morgantown. Oklahoma State's loss interrupts their recent winning streak, with their offense needing improvement to maintain their top 25 ranking.