Oklahoma State Women's Basketball Defeats Miami in Cayman Islands Classic

Jadyn Wooten and Amari Whiting combine for 49 points in 87-84 victory

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The No. 24 ranked Oklahoma State women's basketball team defeated the University of Miami 87-84 in the Cayman Islands Classic. Jadyn Wooten came off the bench to score 26 points, while Amari Whiting added 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Cowgirls.

Why it matters

This non-conference win against a Power 5 opponent will help boost Oklahoma State's NCAA Tournament resume as they look to make the Big Dance for the first time since 2021. Miami, meanwhile, falls to 6-4 on the season and will need to regroup before ACC play begins.

The details

Oklahoma State trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half, but a late surge led by Wooten and Whiting allowed the Cowgirls to rally and secure the 3-point victory. Wooten shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field, while Whiting filled up the stat sheet to lead the Oklahoma State offense.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 14, 2026 in the Cayman Islands.

The players

Jadyn Wooten

A sophomore guard for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls who came off the bench to score a game-high 26 points.

Amari Whiting

A senior guard for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls who scored 23 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists in the win.

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What they’re saying

“Our team showed a lot of fight and resilience to come back and win this game. Jadyn and Amari really carried us offensively when we needed it most.”

— Jim Littell, Oklahoma State Head Coach (foxsports.com)

What’s next

Oklahoma State will look to build on this win when they return home to host Oral Roberts on February 19th. Miami, meanwhile, will try to bounce back when they open ACC play against NC State on December 29th.

The takeaway

This victory demonstrates the depth and talent of the Oklahoma State women's basketball team, who were able to overcome a double-digit deficit to defeat a quality opponent in Miami. The Cowgirls' strong non-conference performance will put them in good position for an NCAA Tournament bid if they can carry this momentum into Big 12 play.