NEW YORK (AP) — Brooke Moore scored 13 factors, Kylie Lavelle and Sa’Mya Wyatt added 12 every, and St. John’s defeated No. 18 Oklahoma State 74-67 on Wednesday evening.
Oklahoma State shot 30% from the sector within the first half however buried 6 of 9 in an early stretch of the third quarter, erasing a 10-point halftime deficit to take a 41-40 lead with about 3 minutes left within the interval.
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After that opening run by the Cowgirls, neither group led by greater than 4 factors till a 3-pointer by Janeya Grant gave the Purple Storm (4-1) a 58-51 lead with six minutes left within the sport. A 3-point play by Stunning Waheed adopted by Moore’s layup made it 63-52 with 3 1/2 minutes left.
The Cowgirls (5-1) averaged 105.6 factors in profitable their first 5 video games, all at dwelling. They led the nation with 34.8 3-point makes an attempt per sport and 14.4 3-point makes. In cozy Carnesecca Area, St. John’s held them to 16 makes an attempt and 4 makes.
Stailee Heard had 15 factors and Achol Akot 13 for Oklahoma State. Lena Girardi and Jadyn Wooten every scored 10.
St. John’s obtained off to a sizzling begin, capturing 67% from the sector within the first quarter and 58% for the half to steer 35-25 on the break.
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Oklahoma State trailed 19-14 after one quarter. Within the second interval, the Cowgirls made 1 of 9 pictures for the sector however 8 of 10 free-throw capturing helped them keep inside 10 factors at halftime.
The Purple Storm’s final win over a ranked group was a 69-64 victory over UConn in 2023.
Up subsequent
St. John’s: The Purple Storm host Central Connecticut on Monday.
Oklahoma State: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi visits on Monday.
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