
Oklahoma State

Kansas State
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Interstat) ā A surging Oklahoma State squad visits a Kansas State team seeking consistency in a Big 12 womenās basketball matchup Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum. The No. 19/6 Cowgirls (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) enter on a three-game winning streak, most recently routing UCF 81-58 on Saturday. Guard Jadyn Wooten fueled that victory with 14 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Over her last seven games, Wooten is averaging 10.6 points and 5.1 assists, serving as the catalyst for an offense averaging 76.2 points during its current streak. Oklahoma Stateās success has been built on balanced scoring and defensive pressure, holding opponents to 60.2 points per game in conference play. Alongside Wooten, contributors like Stailee Heard and Micah Gray provide reliable secondary scoring. The Wildcats (13-12, 5-7), meanwhile, are looking to build momentum after a 77-52 win over BYU on Saturday snapped a two-game skid. That performance was powered by a career-high 25 points from guard Nastja Claessens, who added four rebounds and four assists. Claessens has been a bright spot, averaging 14.4 points over her last seven contests, though her production has fluctuated. Kansas Stateās season has been marked by streaks, unable to sustain wins consecutively in conference play. Their defense, allowing 66.3 points per game, will be tested by the Cowgirlsā efficient attack. The Wildcats will need another high-level performance from Claessens and point guard Taryn Sides, who dished 13 assists against BYU, to control the tempo at home. This game represents a critical juncture for both teamsā postseason aspirations. Oklahoma State aims to solidify its standing in the upper tier of the conference, while Kansas State looks to climb back to .500 in league play and bolster its resume. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST. Following this game, Oklahoma State hosts Texas Tech on Saturday, while Kansas State travels to face Iowa State on Sunday.