BYU women visit Oklahoma State in Stillwater after Delaney Gibb’s 28 points against West Virginia

Big 12 matchup set for Gallagher-Iba Arena

Oklahoma State will host BYU in a Big 12 women’s basketball game at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The meeting brings together two teams positioned in the conference’s upper half: Oklahoma State enters at 16-5 overall and 5-3 in Big 12 play, while BYU arrives at 15-5 and 4-4 in league games.

The game follows a high-scoring individual performance from BYU guard Delaney Gibb, who scored 28 points in the Cougars’ 91-77 loss to West Virginia. The matchup also serves as the teams’ first conference meeting of the season.

Contrasting profiles: pace and scoring versus defensive efficiency

Oklahoma State has built its season around prolific offense and strong results at home. The Cowgirls are 11-1 in home games and are averaging 86.8 points per game while holding opponents to 62.3. BYU is averaging 72.7 points per game and has outscored opponents by 11.2 points per contest.

Per-game three-point production is a key statistical separator. Oklahoma State averages 10.1 made 3-pointers, while BYU allows 5.4 made threes per game. BYU’s scoring average also stands notably above Oklahoma State’s points allowed, setting up a clear test of offensive execution versus defensive consistency.

Players to watch and recent form

Gibb’s recent run has been central to BYU’s attack. After missing eight nonconference games due to injury, she has posted a season-high 28 points against West Virginia and was recognized as part of the conference’s weekly starting group following an 18-point, six-assist performance in a win over Texas Tech. BYU guard Olivia Hamlin has also been a steady contributor, averaging 12.4 points and 2.1 steals per game.

For Oklahoma State, guard Micah Gray leads the Cowgirls at 14.7 points per game. Haleigh Timmer has been a consistent perimeter threat recently, averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Series context and what’s at stake

BYU and Oklahoma State have a multi-decade series history dating to 1989. BYU holds a recent head-to-head highlight: a 68-64 win in Provo on Feb. 15, 2025. However, BYU has not won in Stillwater in the series, entering 0-2 in games played at Oklahoma State.

• BYU record: 15-5 (4-4 Big 12)
• Oklahoma State record: 16-5 (5-3 Big 12)
• Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater

The matchup pairs one of the Big 12’s highest-scoring offenses with a BYU lineup led by a guard coming off a 28-point performance.

With both teams clustered near the top of the standings and the schedule moving deeper into conference play, the result will directly affect positioning and momentum heading into the season’s final stretch.