Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirl Basketball Handles Texas Southern, 85-39
December 30, 2007 | Cowgirl Basketball
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -Andrea Riley scored 20 points and No. 24 Oklahoma State wrapped up its nonconference schedule with an 85-39 win against Texas Southern Saturday night.
Riley, who was perfect from the field (6-of-6) in the first half, also had six steals, one shy of her career high. The sophomore finished 8-of-10 from the floor and her first missed field goal did not come until there was 6:52 remaining in the contest.
Danielle Green added 14 points, nine rebounds and five steals, and Shaunte Smith posted 11 points and nine boards.
The Cowgirls (9-0) went on a 15-4 run early in the opening half and took a 24-9 lead after back-to-back 3-pointers by Taylor Hardeman. Oklahoma State scored nine straight points to close the period and held a 38-18 advantage at halftime.
An inside basket by Smith early in the second half sparked a 12-0 run for the Cowgirls. For Texas Southern (2-8), which lost its fourth straight, Ahkila Gorman led the way with 11 points.
Oklahoma State, which travels to Kansas for its Big 12 opener on Jan. 9, has won 23 consecutive home games against nonconference opponents.
