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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sydney Shaw scored 18 points and No. 21 West Virginia stymied No. 24 Oklahoma in a defensive battle, pulling out a 54-37 win. The Cowgirls, who came in averaging 80 points a game, scored in single figures in three quarters and shot 21%, going 2 of 23 from 3-point range, by far their worst shooting game of the season. Alexia Smith scored 15 and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Cowgirls. The Mountaineers were held 25 points below their average The Cowgirls had a 6-3 lead three minutes into the game but didn't score again for more than 11 minutes, falling behind 16-6. The drought included seven missed shots and 10 turnovers. West Virginia shot just 32% in the first half while the Cowgirls were at 23% and missed all nine 3s. West Virginia led 23-14 at the half.
