Liv McGill delivered a standout performance by scoring 34 points to lead No. 19 Oklahoma State to a 90-80 victory over South Dakota State on Sunday.
This result marked the first time the Cowgirls have defeated the Jackrabbits in three career meetings, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.
McGill recorded her fifth career 30-point game, showcasing her offensive prowess after previously setting a career high of 38 points against Chattanooga while playing for Florida.
In addition to her scoring, McGill contributed seven assists and four rebounds to the Oklahoma State effort.
The Cowgirls, now 4-1 on the season, received double-digit scoring support from teammates Audi Crooks with 18 points, Yuting Deng with 15 and Callin Hake with 10.
On the opposing side, the Jackrabbits fell to 1-3 despite strong performances from Brooklyn Meyer and Hadley Thul, who each finished with 18 points.
Claire Sheppard added 15 points for South Dakota State, while Emilee Fox and Audrey Shindelar contributed 12 and 11 points respectively.
The game remained competitive throughout the first half, with neither team establishing a lead greater than four points until Oklahoma State mounted a 13-0 run.
That surge gave the Cowgirls a 32-21 lead, though the Jackrabbits responded by hitting eight of 10 field goal attempts to tie the score at 42 by halftime.
Oklahoma State ultimately pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring South Dakota State 34-18 to build a 76-60 cushion heading into the final period.
Although the Jackrabbits managed to cut the deficit to nine points twice during the closing minutes, they were unable to narrow the gap further.
Looking ahead, Oklahoma State is scheduled to face St. John’s this Wednesday.
Meanwhile, South Dakota State will return to the court on Wednesday for a matchup against Wyoming.
Fans can track further developments via the full coverage provided by the Associated Press.