In a dramatic Thursday night showdown, the Tulsa women’s basketball team defeated No. 19 Oklahoma State 64‑62 in overtime, a win that energizes local fans and puts the Cowgirls on the national radar.

According to KRMG, senior guard Mady Cartwright scored 17 points, including two free throws with 58 seconds left in regulation that forced the extra period. Alisha Peavy contributed a double‑double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Jade Clack added 11 points, highlighted by a three‑pointer to open overtime. Freshman Dora Toman finished with 10 points, five of which came after the second half.

TheSpec noted that the Golden Hurricane (2‑1) had never beaten a ranked opponent in 55 attempts, with their previous best effort a 90‑58 loss to then‑No. 22 Oklahoma State on Dec. 15, 2025. Oklahoma State’s leading scorer was Audi Crooks, who matched Cartwright with 17 points on 7‑for‑14 shooting; Liv McGill added 13 points, though the Cowgirls shot just 5‑of‑17 from the field. Stailee Heard grabbed a team‑high 15 rebounds and added eight points.

Both squads struggled with shooting efficiency. Tulsa shot 37 % from the floor and 40 % from three‑point range, while Oklahoma State managed 33 % overall and a low 17 % from beyond the arc, KRMG reported. The Cowgirls held Tulsa scoreless for the final 3:25 of overtime but could not overcome the seven‑point deficit after two late fouls.

The game was tightly contested, with Oklahoma State leading for 27:23 of total game time and holding a 26‑22 advantage at halftime. However, Tulsa rallied in the second half, narrowing the gap and ultimately forcing overtime.

What’s next: Tulsa will host Texas Southern on Sunday, while Oklahoma State travels to South Dakota State the same day, KRMG added.

Sources: thespec.com, krmg.com