In the third quarter of its game against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (11-6, 2-3 Big 12), Iowa State (10-6, 2-3 Big 12) trailed 43-31. 

Just when it looked like Iowa State was out of the game, it went on a 17-4 run to take a 48-47 lead at the end of the third quarter, its first lead of the game since leading 7-5 in the first quarter. 

Despite not having momentum to begin the first quarter, Oklahoma State would go on to lead 63-59 with less than two minutes left. 

Junior center Kristin Scott then drilled a three and senior center Ines Nezerwa made the go ahead layup with 33 seconds left to give Iowa State a 64-63 lead. 

The Cowgirls had two opportunities to score but sophomore guard Ja’Mee Asberry missed two three pointers and the Cyclones won 64-63 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Iowa State jumped ahead early, by scoring the first seven points of the game. However, Oklahoma State responded with seven points in a row to tie the game at seven midway through the first quarter. 

Oklahoma State then took control, outscoring Iowa State 27-18 for the remainder of the first half and led 34-25 at halftime.

The Cyclones shot just 29 percent from the field, 33 percent from beyond the three-point line and committed 12 turnovers in the first half.

Iowa State trailed by 12 midway through the third quarter when it went on a 17-4 scoring run to take a 48-47 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Oklahoma State held Iowa State’s defense to zero points in the first five minutes in the fourth quarter and had a 55-48 lead with five minutes remaining in the game.

However, Iowa State outscored Oklahoma State 16-8 in the final five minutes to win 64-63.