It was a competitive game until the closing minutes, but a third-quarter run and Rori Harmon’s double-double performance proved too much as Texas defeated Oklahoma State 64-57 to earn a trip to the Big 12 championship game Sunday.
Texas had four of their five starters in double digits, with Shaylee Gonzalez leading the team in scoring with 17. Gonzalez may have had the buckets, but Harmon shined the brightest. With 11 points and 10 assists in 40 minutes, she masterfully ran the offense and made key baskets when the Longhorns needed them most, including a dagger three with 2:29 left to give Texas a 14-point lead.
In defeat, OSU did find success with the guard/forward combo of Lior Garzon and Naomie Alnatas. Garzon got the start, scored 11 points and stretched the floor, going 3-of-4 from three. She might’ve had an even bigger night, but she was in foul trouble early and ended the night with four personal fouls.
When a basket was needed, Alnatas was there to deliver. She led the Cowgirls with 13 points and her fourth-quarter threes helped keep OSU in the game until the closing minutes.
Texas was always in control, but Oklahoma State was right there with them in the first half. Even with Garzon getting in foul trouble, OSU received good contributions from Kassidy De…
