Oklahoma State dismantles Morgan State in 92-38 rout
A 14-0 early run set the tone as the No. 22 Cowgirls held the Bears to 19% shooting in the first half.
By Riya Zhao ·
No. 22 Oklahoma State controlled every aspect of its 92-38 victory over Morgan State on Friday night in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowgirls (2-0) established a commanding lead early and never looked back, while the Bears (0-2) struggled to find rhythm on the floor.
Audi Crooks scored the opening two baskets, and OSU never trailed. A 14-0 run pushed the Cowgirls to a 19-6 lead after the first quarter. By halftime, the score was 42-15. Liv McGill and Nene Ndiaye combined for 27 points in the first half alone, with McGill finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Crooks added 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Yuting Deng also contributed 14.
Morgan State shot 19% from the field in the first half, going 1 for 12 from three-point range. The Bears were outscored 14-0 at the free-throw line during that span. Yongta Vaughn and Alexiz Graise each scored six points for the visitors, and Kamari Forest grabbed 10 rebounds. Talexa Weeter provided 11 points and eight rebounds off the OSU bench.
The gap widened in the third quarter. Morgan State went 4 of 13 from the field, and Oklahoma State closed the period on a 19-2 run. The Cowgirls led 68-23 at the start of the final period. They finished the game with a 20-rebound advantage and attempted 25 more free throws than their opponent.
Morgan State travels to No. 21 Oklahoma on Sunday. Oklahoma State hosts Northwestern State on Monday.
