The Oklahoma State Cowgirls suffered a disappointing loss to West Virginia, dropping out of the AP rankings. Despite a strong showing earlier this season, turnovers and offensive struggles plagued the Cowgirls against the Mountaineers. Looking ahead, the Cowgirls face a challenging path back to the rankings, with a key matchup against No. 11 Kansas State looming.
On Saturday, No. 24 Oklahoma State suffered a 54-37 loss to No. 24 West Virginia at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown. This marked the Cowgirls' fourth defeat of the season and their second loss in games where they were ranked. OSU's previous ranked-team loss occurred a couple of weeks ago when they handed Houston its first Big 12 victory. After a seven-year streak without ranked-team losses, the Cowgirls responded with three consecutive wins, including a triumph over No.
9 TCU, propelling them back into the top 25. Holding the No. 24 position for the second time in three weeks, OSU secured a victory against Arizona State on Wednesday before traveling to West Virginia for a rematch against the Mountaineers. The Cowgirls had previously won a thrilling encounter against the Mountaineers in their first meeting, a victory that earned them a spot in the AP poll. However, they were unable to replicate that success in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Turnovers plagued the Cowgirls, hindering their offensive flow and preventing them from keeping the game competitive in the second half. While OSU is not a flawless team, its shortcomings were prominently displayed against West Virginia, and this performance will likely lead to their exit from the rankings. Although the last time OSU was unranked, it only took a week to return to the top 25, the path ahead is more challenging this time. Similar to their previous unranked period, they will face a formidable opponent. Last week, it was a victory over TCU, but next week, the Cowgirls must aim to defeat No. 11 Kansas State. The primary challenge for the Cowgirls in this matchup is the extended break they face before the game on Saturday. Having only one game to regain their ranking status could prove difficult, but it could also present a favorable opportunity. The Wildcats play on Sunday at Kansas and host TCU on Wednesday.While a top-ranked team should be focused when facing Stillwater, OSU could benefit from the potential toll of a high-stakes battle against a top 15 opponent in Manhattan only three days prior. Regardless of whether the Cowgirls enter the next game ranked, they have demonstrated their ability to be one of the top teams in the Big 12. Their performance against West Virginia does not diminish their accomplishments, and they remain poised for a strong finish to the season
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