Photos: Arizona overwhelmed by Oklahoma State 88-69, Big 12 basketball
The Wildcats can't corral the Cowgirls in an 88-69 Big 12 loss, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) takes on a lot of Cowgirls including Oklahoma State forward Achol Akot (11) charging into the lane during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Molly Ladwig (5) picks up a blocking foul trying to stop Oklahoma State guard Haleigh Timmer (13) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8) can’t quite pry the ball out of the arms of Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8), center, and forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) tie each other up trying get an offensive rebound between Oklahoma State forward Achol Akot (11), left, and guard Haleigh Timmer (13) /q3/ of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Oklahoma State guard Lena Girardi (2), left, gets squeezed out in the race to the loose ball by Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8) and guard Noelani Cornfield (4) in their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) reacts after nailing a long range jumper for three points right out of the chute for the third quarter against Oklahoma State, Feb. 1.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) threads a pass through a maze of arms and legs in the third quarter against Oklahoma State, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) gets chicken-winged by Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten (6) trying to put her rebound back up during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting (1) fights to keep her steal from getting stolen back by Arizona guard Mireia Jurado (8), left, and guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) elbows her way around and Oklahoma State forward Achol Akot (11) get to the basket, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) manages to get the rebound despite the pressure from Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) attempts to scoop a shot past Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting (1) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becky Burke talks to the Wildcats in a time out early during the third quarter of their Big 12 game against Oklahoma State, Feb. 1.
Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt and her bench react to a Cowgirl three during the third quarter of their Big 12 game against Arizona, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4), left, and guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) have a bit of downtime in the court side seats, waiting to begin their pre-game routine before facing Oklahoma State in a Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) gets tangled with Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) on her drive during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Oklahoma State forward Praise Egharevba (24) slips in to strip Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) of her rebound during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) gets robbed by Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) while trying to get to the basket during the first quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Tanyuel Welch (11) gets some space for a scoop against Oklahoma State during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Oklahoma State guard Tyla Heard (33) slaps the rebound out the hands of Arizona guard Kamryn Kitchen (1) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) makes a stab at a steal on Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten (6) during the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Blessing Adebanjo (14) swipes the ball away from Oklahoma State guard Amari Whiting (1) during the third quarter their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) gets fouled by Oklahoma State guard Micah Gray (3) putting up shot during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Sumayah Sugapong (3) forces her way past the defense of Oklahoma State guard Haleigh Timmer (13) on her way along the baseline, Feb. 1, at McKale Center.
Arizona guard Noelani Cornfield (4) temporarily ties up Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten (6) near mid-court during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Nora Francois (13) gets a shot past the arms of Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) during the second quarter of their Big 12 game, February 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
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