Oklahoma State University Athletics
Women's Hoops Shoots Down Northern Iowa, 73-55
June 09, 2003 | Cowgirl Basketball
Crow had game highs in both points and rebounds with 19 and 11, respectively. Cummings contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore Kara Faulk nearly reached a double-double with 15 points and nine boards.
Northern Iowa had three players score in double figures as well, and trailed by just three at halftime, 25-22. Poor shooting (OSU 33.3 percent, UNI 25.0 percent) and turnovers (13 for each team) led to the dismal first-period score.
Oklahoma State came alive in the second half, connecting on 16-of-29 (55.2 percent) shots from the floor and outscoring the Panthers, 48-33. The Cowgirls also outrebounded Northern Iowa, 44-32.
"Its a good start for us," said OSU Coach Dick Halterman. "We won the basketball game. We know we have some improving to do, but I really think that with the talent and athleticism and the ability of this team, we will get to be a good ball club if we come together as a team."
Oklahoma State (1-0) will travel to Champaign, Ill., to play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the second round of the tournament. Illinois defeated Western Michigan, 112-73, Monday night.
