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No. 19 West Virginia crushes Oklahoma State
Mountaineers dominate early in 72-40 victory
Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:25am
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No. 17 West Virginia cruised to a 72-40 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va. Gia Cooke scored a game-high 21 points and Kierra Wheeler posted an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double for the Mountaineers, who jumped out to a 23-12 lead after the first quarter and built a 49-23 advantage by halftime. West Virginia shot 50.9% from the field compared to 23.1% for Oklahoma State, which hit just 5 of 26 attempts (19.2%) from beyond the arc.
Why it matters
This dominant win for No. 19 West Virginia over Oklahoma State keeps the Mountaineers in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament and NCAA Tournament. The lopsided nature of the victory also raises questions about Oklahoma State's ability to compete with the top teams in the conference.
The details
West Virginia's stifling defense and efficient offense proved too much for Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers shot 50.9% from the field, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range in the first half by Gia Cooke, who finished with a game-high 21 points. Kierra Wheeler added an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double for West Virginia. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State struggled mightily, shooting just 23.1% from the field and 19.2% from 3-point range. Micah Gray, the Cowgirls' leading scorer, was held to just 3 points on 1-of-14 shooting.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The players
Gia Cooke
A player for No. 19 West Virginia who scored a game-high 21 points, including 4 3-pointers in the first half.
Kierra Wheeler
A player for No. 19 West Virginia who recorded an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Stailee Heard
A player for Oklahoma State who was the team's lone scorer in double figures, finishing with 13 points and 8 rebounds.
Micah Gray
Oklahoma State's leading scorer who was held to just 3 points on 1-of-14 shooting, including 1-of-9 from 3-point range.
What they’re saying
“We must have been locked in from the opening tip. Our defense was stifling and we were able to get out in transition and make plays.”
— Gia Cooke, West Virginia Player
The takeaway
This dominant performance by No. 19 West Virginia showcases the Mountaineers' ability to compete with the top teams in the Big 12 and potentially earn a high seed in the upcoming postseason tournaments. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State's struggles raise concerns about the Cowgirls' ability to match up with the conference's elite programs.
