The Cowgirls did what the men’s team couldn’t in protecting home court, as the Oklahoma State women down Texas Tech in Stillwater.
STILLWATER, Okla. — In a electrifying Big 12 showdown at Gallagher-Iba Arena, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls women’s basketball team delivered a statement win, defeating the No. 16 Texas Tech Lady Raiders 75-65 on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
This victory not only marked OSU’s second triumph over a ranked opponent this season but also secured their first 20-win campaign since the 2022-23 season, improving their record to 20-7 overall and 9-5 in conference play.
Texas Tech, which entered the game just a half-game out of first place in the Big 12, fell to 23-4 and 10-4.
The Cowgirls set the tone early with a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Lady Raiders 22-9 to build a commanding 36-24 halftime lead.
OSU’s defense was stellar, holding Texas Tech scoreless for the final 3:18 of the half.
The Cowgirls shot an impressive 53.8% from the field overall, including 50% (8-of-16) from beyond the arc, while outrebounding Tech 36-26.
Turnovers were a factor, with OSU committing 17 compared to Tech’s 12, but the Cowgirls capitalized on seven steals to fuel their transition game.
Leading the charge for Oklahoma State was Jadyn Wooten, who poured in a team-high 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting, adding seven assists and three rebounds in 33 minutes.
Amari Whiting notched her second double-double of the year with 13 points and 11 rebounds (nine defensive), shooting 5-of-9 from the field while contributing three assists, two steals, and a block without committing a foul.
Achol Akot also scored 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting, grabbing four rebounds despite four turnovers.
Stailee Heard and Haleigh Timmer each added 12 points; Timmer, celebrating her birthday, went 3-of-6 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, dishing two assists in 30 minutes.
Micah Gray chipped in nine points, including three 3-pointers, with four rebounds and three assists.
For Texas Tech, Bailey Maupin led all scorers with 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting, sinking 8-of-9 free throws, though she was limited to one rebound.
Snudda Collins came off the bench for 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including two 3-pointers, and five rebounds.
Gemma Nuñez added eight points, five assists, and four rebounds, but the Lady Raiders struggled from deep, hitting just 19% (4-of-21) of their 3-point attempts.
The second half saw Texas Tech mount a comeback, opening with five straight points to cut the deficit to seven. However, OSU responded with an 8-0 run to push the lead to 44-29.
The Lady Raiders made a late surge, trimming the margin to 66-60 with under three minutes left, but the Cowgirls held firm, sealing the win at the free-throw line.
Under head coach Jacie Hoyt, now in her fourth season at OSU, the Cowgirls continue to build momentum. Hoyt, a former WAC Coach of the Year (2020) with an overall career record of 141-100, has transformed the program, guiding it to two NCAA Tournament appearances in her first three years.
Her emphasis on tough defense and balanced scoring has propelled OSU to consistent success, including last season’s 25 wins and a Big 12 Tournament semifinal run.
This upset victory carries significant implications for Oklahoma State’s NCAA Tournament prospects. Currently projected as a 7-to-9 seed in various bracketologies, ESPN has them at No. 7, CBS Sports at No. 9, and NCAA.com’s Autumn Johnson at No. 9, this Quad 1 win over a top-20 team bolsters their resume.
With a strong finish, the Cowgirls could climb to a 6- or 7-seed, avoiding early matchups against elite squads and potentially hosting first-round games.
OSU’s efficient offense (84.2 points per game, 11th nationally) and solid defense (allowing 62.7 points) make them a dangerous postseason contender, assuming they qualify for their third tournament under Hoyt.