Oklahoma State University Athletics
Sunday, January 2
Stillwater, Okla.
2:00 PM
Oklahoma State University
vs
Texas
Cowgirls Host Texas To Start New Year
December 31, 2021 | Cowgirl Basketball
Game Notes
Oklahoma State Cowgirls
(5-4, 0-0 Big 12) • Head Coach: Jim Littell (11th Year — 200-124)
vs.
No. 12/13 Texas Longhorns
Game 10 · Jan. 2, 2022 · 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena (13,611)
Video: WatchESPN.com
TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+ (Mike Wolfe, Bryndon Manzer, Jessica Morrey)
Radio: KGFY — 105.5 FM (Casey Kendrick, Ryan Cameron)
Live Stats: okstate.statbroadcast.com
Tickets: okstate.com/tickets
Social Media: Twitter — @osuwbb, Instagram — @osuwbb
Facebook — www.facebook.com/CowgirlBasketball/
What 2 Watch 4
• Oklahoma State's women's basketball team will take the floor for the first time since Dec. 17 when it hosts Texas in its Big 12 opener on Sunday at 2 p.m. inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
• OSU saw its last two home contests against North Texas and Tulsa canceled due to COVID protocols.
• The Cowgirls are seeking their first win over a ranked foe since a 57-55 win at No. 25 West Virginia on Jan. 22, 2020.
• In its last outing, OSU held UT Arlington to nine points in the fourth quarter, marking the ninth single-digit scoring quarter the Cowgirl defense has registered this year.
• The Cowgirls have held seven of their nine opponents to at least one single-digit scoring quarter so far this season.
• Abbie Winchester has played in 103 games during her career for the Cowgirls. She is 16 away from moving into the top 20 on the school's all-time list.
• Lauren Fields leads the Big 12 at 2.7 steals per game.
Know The Foe
• The Longhorns will be the second top-15 opponent OSU has faced this season after taking on No. 11 Tennessee in November.
• UT has not played at home since Dec. 22 after seeing its Dec. 29 contest against Alcorn State canceled.
• Texas comes to town in the midst of a six-game winning streak and is 3-1 on the road so far this season.
• The Longhorns' lone loss came on Nov. 21 in overtime at Tennessee.
• Freshman Rori Harmon was named the Tamika Catchings National Freshman Player of the Week on Dec. 28.
• Harmon currently ranks second among freshmen nationally with her 5.1 assists per game.
OSU—Texas ... The Series
• The Cowgirls and Longhorns split the season series last year. However, UT holds a 39-16 advantage all time.
• OSU's 68-51 win in Stillwater on Jan. 27 snapped a 12-game losing streak in the series.
• Texas has won five of the last six in Stillwater.
Last Time Out
• Head coach Jim Littell recorded his 200th victory as OSU's head coach.
• He became the second coach in program history to reach the mark, joining Dick Halterman, who won 333 games during his time in Stillwater.
• Lauren Fields matched her career high with 23 points.
• Abbie Winchester made her first start of the season and the 10th of her career.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls
(5-4, 0-0 Big 12) • Head Coach: Jim Littell (11th Year — 200-124)
vs.
No. 12/13 Texas Longhorns
(9-1, 0-0 Big 12) • Head Coach: Vic Schaefer (17th Year—331-183)
Game 10 · Jan. 2, 2022 · 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena (13,611)
Video: WatchESPN.com
TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+ (Mike Wolfe, Bryndon Manzer, Jessica Morrey)
Radio: KGFY — 105.5 FM (Casey Kendrick, Ryan Cameron)
Live Stats: okstate.statbroadcast.com
Tickets: okstate.com/tickets
Social Media: Twitter — @osuwbb, Instagram — @osuwbb
Facebook — www.facebook.com/CowgirlBasketball/
What 2 Watch 4
• Oklahoma State's women's basketball team will take the floor for the first time since Dec. 17 when it hosts Texas in its Big 12 opener on Sunday at 2 p.m. inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
• OSU saw its last two home contests against North Texas and Tulsa canceled due to COVID protocols.
• The Cowgirls are seeking their first win over a ranked foe since a 57-55 win at No. 25 West Virginia on Jan. 22, 2020.
• In its last outing, OSU held UT Arlington to nine points in the fourth quarter, marking the ninth single-digit scoring quarter the Cowgirl defense has registered this year.
• The Cowgirls have held seven of their nine opponents to at least one single-digit scoring quarter so far this season.
• Abbie Winchester has played in 103 games during her career for the Cowgirls. She is 16 away from moving into the top 20 on the school's all-time list.
• Lauren Fields leads the Big 12 at 2.7 steals per game.
Know The Foe
• The Longhorns will be the second top-15 opponent OSU has faced this season after taking on No. 11 Tennessee in November.
• UT has not played at home since Dec. 22 after seeing its Dec. 29 contest against Alcorn State canceled.
• Texas comes to town in the midst of a six-game winning streak and is 3-1 on the road so far this season.
• The Longhorns' lone loss came on Nov. 21 in overtime at Tennessee.
• Freshman Rori Harmon was named the Tamika Catchings National Freshman Player of the Week on Dec. 28.
• Harmon currently ranks second among freshmen nationally with her 5.1 assists per game.
OSU—Texas ... The Series
• The Cowgirls and Longhorns split the season series last year. However, UT holds a 39-16 advantage all time.
• OSU's 68-51 win in Stillwater on Jan. 27 snapped a 12-game losing streak in the series.
• Texas has won five of the last six in Stillwater.
Last Time Out
• Head coach Jim Littell recorded his 200th victory as OSU's head coach.
• He became the second coach in program history to reach the mark, joining Dick Halterman, who won 333 games during his time in Stillwater.
• Lauren Fields matched her career high with 23 points.
• Abbie Winchester made her first start of the season and the 10th of her career.
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