STILLWATER, Okla. (Interstat) — Oklahoma State never trailed in a 70-56 victory over Kansas in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

The Cowgirls built a 40-28 halftime lead behind a balanced first-half attack and stifling defense. Kansas, led by Jaliya Davis’s game-high 24 points, cut the deficit to eight points in the third quarter but could not sustain a rally. Oklahoma State answered with a 22-point third quarter to pull away for good.

Four players scored in double figures for Oklahoma State, including 18 points each from Achol Akot and Jadyn Wooten, who also had seven assists. The Cowgirls forced 16 turnovers and recorded 11 steals. Kansas shot just 2 for 16 from 3-point range in the loss.

Oklahoma State improved to 23-8 overall, while Kansas fell to 18-12.