Cowgirls Use Strong 4th Quarter to Top Cyclones

Iowa State falls short of senior night victory against Oklahoma State

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Iowa State (21-8, 9-8 Big 12) fell short of a senior night victory against Oklahoma State (22-8, 11-6 Big 12), losing 88-77 on Wednesday night in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones started strong, taking an early 11-0 lead, but the Cowgirls fought back to tie the game at 18 by the end of the first quarter. The game remained close throughout, with multiple lead changes, but Oklahoma State pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 14-4 run to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This game was a key Big 12 matchup between two ranked teams, with Iowa State looking to secure a strong finish to the regular season on senior night. The loss drops the Cyclones to 9-8 in conference play, while Oklahoma State improves to 11-6 in the Big 12.

The details

Iowa State jumped out to an 11-0 lead to start the game, fueled by three straight 3-pointers. But Oklahoma State fought back to tie it at 18 by the end of the first quarter. The game remained close throughout, with the teams trading baskets and the lead changing hands multiple times. However, the Cowgirls pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 14-4 run to secure the 88-77 victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday night in Ames, Iowa.
  • It was Iowa State's senior night, the final home game of the regular season.

The players

Jada Williams

Scored 19 points and had 10 assists for Iowa State in the loss.

Audi Crooks

Scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the Cyclones.

Sydney Harris

Scored 12 points for Iowa State on senior night.

Addy Brown

Scored 11 points for the Cyclones.

Bill Fennelly

The head coach of the Iowa State women's basketball team.

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What’s next

The Cyclones wrap up the regular season at Kansas State on Sunday at 1 p.m. on FS1.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Iowa State showed fight and resilience, battling back multiple times against a tough Oklahoma State team. The Cyclones will look to regroup and finish the regular season strong before the Big 12 Tournament.