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No. 22 Oklahoma State women cruise to an 81-39 season-opening win over Southern

Audi Crooks scored 22 points in her Oklahoma State debut as the Cowgirls held Southern to 39 points and dominated the boards 54-30.

  • On Monday, the No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowgirls secured an 81-39 season-opening victory over Southern, dominating their 2026 campaign opener with defensive intensity and offensive efficiency.
  • Coach Jacie Hoyt rebuilt the roster with 11 newcomers supporting lone returner Stailee Heard, positioning the Cowgirls as Big 12 Conference preseason favorites entering the season.
  • Audi Crooks led the offense with 22 points in 24 minutes during her debut, shooting 9 of 10 from the field while the Cowgirls dominated the glass with 15 offensive rebounds.
  • A 25-13 first-quarter lead set the tone as Oklahoma State surged to 46-23 at halftime, then outscored Southern 20-4 in the third quarter to seal control.
  • Looking ahead to Friday, the Cowgirls host Morgan State in Stillwater, carrying a 1-0 record into their second contest of the non-conference schedule.
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No. 22 Oklahoma State women cruise to an 81-39 season-opening win over Southern

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Audi Crooks scored 22 points in her Oklahoma State debut, Nene Ndiaye added 16 points and the No. 22 Cowgirls eased to an 81-39 season-opening win

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