Ranked West Virginia Dominates Oklahoma State in Women’s Basketball Blowout

The 19th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers delivered a commanding 72-40 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Gia Cooke led the way with 21 points while Kierra Wheeler recorded a double-double in the dominant performance.

The 19th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers delivered a commanding performance Saturday, overwhelming Oklahoma State 72-40 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Leading the charge for the Mountaineers was Gia Cooke, who tallied 21 points to pace all scorers. Kierra Wheeler contributed significantly with a double-double performance, recording 18 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in the decisive victory.

West Virginia (22-6, 12-4 Big 12) has been on a strong run lately, capturing five victories in their past six contests. The Mountaineers established control early, taking a 23-12 advantage after the opening period before expanding their lead to 49-23 by the intermission. Cooke was particularly effective in the first half, dropping 16 points while making 6 of 10 field goal attempts and connecting on 4 of 7 three-point shots.

Jordan Harrison provided additional offensive support with 12 points while distributing seven assists and recording five steals. The Mountaineers shot an impressive 50.9% from the field, vastly outperforming Oklahoma State’s 23.1% shooting percentage. The Cowgirls (21-8, 10-6) struggled particularly from long range, converting just 5 of 26 three-point attempts for 19.2%, and managed only five points during the third quarter.

For Oklahoma State, Stailee Heard was the only player to reach double figures, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds. Micah Gray, who entered the game averaging a team-leading 15.0 points per contest, was held to just three points on 1-of-14 shooting, including 1 of 9 from beyond the arc.

No. 15 Baylor 74, Arizona 60

The Bears mounted a comeback from a 10-point early deficit in Waco, Texas, using a dominant 23-8 second-quarter run to defeat the visiting Wildcats and extend Arizona’s losing streak to five games.

Taliah Scott paced Baylor (23-6, 12-4 Big 12) with 22 points after the Bears fell behind 22-12 following Molly Ladwig’s basket with 1:44 remaining in the opening quarter. Bella Fontleroy dominated the glass with 10 rebounds while Darianna Littlepage-Buggs nearly achieved a double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds. Jana Van Gytenbeek facilitated the offense with eight assists.

Arizona (11-16, 2-14) held a 22-15 lead after the first quarter but was also outscored 20-13 in the third period. Daniah Trammell and reserve Noelani Cornfield each contributed 11 points for the Wildcats. Ladwig added 10 points while Tanyuel Welch led the team with nine rebounds.

Colorado 75, No. 20 Texas Tech 68

The Buffaloes staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback in Boulder, Colorado, outscoring the Lady Raiders 22-9 in the final period to secure their fifth straight victory and eighth win in nine games.

Zyanna Walker led Colorado (20-8, 11-5 Big 12) with 18 points while Desiree Wooten provided 16 points off the bench. Logyn Greer chipped in 13 points and Anaelle Dutat recorded 11 points along with a game-high eight rebounds. The Buffaloes capitalized on Texas Tech’s mistakes, converting 18 turnovers into 27 points while holding a commanding 34-18 rebounding edge.

Jalynn Bristow delivered an outstanding performance for the Lady Raiders (24-5, 11-5) with 18 points, five blocks, and three steals in their second loss in three games. Bristow was highly efficient, shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range while going perfect at the free-throw line. Snudda Collins contributed 13 points and Bailey Maupin added 12 for Texas Tech.