TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Mady Cartwright scored 17 points and Alisha Peavy added 12 points and 11 rebounds as the Tulsa women upset No. 19 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime on Thursday night.
The Golden Hurricane (2-1) had never beaten a ranked opponent in 55 tries. Their last attempt was a 90-58 loss to then-No. 22 Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Dec. 15, 2025.
The Cowgirls (3-1) held Tulsa without a field goal for the final 3:25 of the extra frame, but could not overcome a 7-point deficit after fouling twice.
Jade Clack had 11 points for Tulsa, including a 3-pointer to open overtime. Dora Toman finished with 10 points, five in overtime.
Both teams struggled shooting, with Tulsa going 37% from the floor and Oklahoma State shooting 33%. The Cowgirls were 17% from beyond the arc, but Tulsa was 40%.
The Golden Hurricane led for 27:23 of game time and had a 26-22 lead at the half, but Oklahoma State pulled close with a 29-point second half. Cartwright hit two free throws with 58 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime.
Oklahoma State was led by Audi Crooks's 17 points (7-for-14 shooting), and Liv McGill added 13 points, but was 5 of 17 from the field. Stailee Heard grabbed 15 rebounds to go with eight points.
Up next
Oklahoma State: at South Dakota State on Sunday.
Tulsa: hosts Texas Southern on Sunday.
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