Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Faces Utah in Nationally Televised Matchup

Cowgirls look to bounce back after recent loss to Kansas State

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Oklahoma State women's basketball team, led by head coach Jacie Hoyt, will take on the Utah Utes in a nationally televised game on Monday afternoon at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The Cowgirls are coming off a tough loss to Kansas State and will look to get back on track against the Utes.

Why it matters

This game represents an important opportunity for the Cowgirls to showcase their talent on a national stage and potentially improve their standing in the Big 12 conference standings. Oklahoma State has had a strong season so far, but a win over a quality opponent like Utah could help bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.

The details

The game will be broadcast nationally, with Casey Kendrick on play-by-play and Latricia Trammell providing analysis. Oklahoma State enters the game with a 16-6 record, while Utah is 14-8 on the season. The Cowgirls will look to their leading scorer, Stailee Heard, to help lead the way against the Utes.

  • The game is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST.
  • Oklahoma State's last game was a 70-61 loss to Kansas State on February 10th.

The players

Jacie Hoyt

Head coach of the Oklahoma State women's basketball team.

Stailee Heard

Leading scorer for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited for the opportunity to play on a national stage and show what our team is capable of. Utah is a tough opponent, but we're confident in our abilities and ready to compete.”

— Jacie Hoyt, Head Coach, Oklahoma State Women's Basketball (Oklahoma State Athletics)

What’s next

After this game, Oklahoma State will travel to West Virginia on February 21st and then face Iowa State on the road on February 25th.

The takeaway

This game against Utah represents a chance for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls to make a statement on the national stage and potentially improve their postseason positioning. A win over a quality opponent like the Utes could be a significant boost for the team as they look to make a deep run in the Big 12 Tournament and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.