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Cowgirl Hoops: Amari Whiting’s Game (Just Like OSU’s) Flows from Her Defense

Related Topics: Jacie Hoyt, Whiting

The Cowgirls get a lot of press for being the No. 2 scoring team in the country, but not enough credit for the tenacious defense fueling that offense.

After getting thumped thanks to uncharacteristic turnovers (and uncharacteristically poor shooting) against OU last Saturday, Oklahoma State scored 33 points off of 31 Tulsa turnovers on Monday night. It was a quick turnaround that allowed the Cowgirls to get back to their brand of basketball. Namely, stifling opponents on offense and then making them pay on the other end of the floor.

During her post-Tulsa press conference, OSU head coach Jacie Hoyt nodded to her left to do-it-all guard, Amari Whiting.