The Big 12 Conference unveiled the Oklahoma State women's basketball team's slate for the 2026‑27 campaign, a schedule that builds on the program's recent resurgence. After finishing the previous season at 24‑10 overall and 12‑6 in conference play, the Cowgirls are poised to extend their momentum with an 18‑game league slate that blends home‑and‑home series against select rivals and single‑game matchups with the rest of the league.
A Balanced Conference Schedule
Each of the 14 conference members will face three opponents twice, ensuring a balanced mix of travel and home games. Oklahoma State will host Colorado, Iowa State and Kansas on a home‑and‑home basis, while also welcoming Arizona, Arizona State, Kansas State, TCU, Cincinnati and West Virginia to Stillwater. The remaining twelve foes will be met once, with six contests at home and six on the road, a format designed to spread travel evenly and maintain competitive balance.
The home portion of the schedule features marquee matchups against traditional powerhouses. Arizona, Arizona State and Cincinnati will make their second and third visits to Stillwater in program history, offering the Cowgirls a chance to test themselves against teams that have historically been difficult to crack. These games are expected to draw heightened attention and could prove pivotal in the conference standings.
Key Transfers and Roster Additions
Head coach Jacie Hoyt and her staff secured the nation's unanimous top‑ranked transfer class, a recruiting coup that includes Audi Crooks and Liv McGill, both lauded as the No. 1 and No. 2 transfers by CBS Sports. Additional newcomers — Ellie Brueggemann, Yuting Deng, and Nene Ndiaye — join the roster from USA Today's Top 100 transfers, adding depth and versatility. The infusion of talent is expected to bolster the team's competitiveness and provide fresh dynamics on both ends of the floor.
The schedule also includes trips to BYU, Utah, Texas Tech, Baylor, Houston and UCF, marking the second and third visits to Utah and Houston in program history. These road games are strategically placed to balance travel demands while testing the team against diverse playing styles. The complete slate, with dates, times and television designations, will be released later, but the early framework suggests a season that could position Oklahoma State as a serious contender for the Big 12 title and a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Adding to the excitement, the 2026‑27 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship is slated for March 3‑7 at the T‑Mobile Center in Kansas City, where the Cowgirls hope to build on their recent success and chase another historic milestone.