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Why Staying in Big 12 Race Was So Tough for Oklahoma State Soccer in 2026

SI Feed·Matt Postins·2 days ago
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With just two matches remaining, it's unlikely the Oklahoma State Cowgirls soccer team will make the Big 12 Tournament.

But they gave themselves a chance with their 2-1 win over West Virginia this weekend. The victory was a big one for Oklahoma State (6-7-4, 2-5-2 in Big 12). It was just their second conference win, and it brought them to eight points in the league standings.

Oklahoma State is still on the outside looking in for a tournament berth, but West Virginia is the No. 8 team in the standings with 13 points. That’s the final spot in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cowgirls are just five points behind them and have the tiebreaker.

For Oklahoma State to vault over West Virginia, the Cowgirls need to win their last two matches and for the Mountaineers to lose their final two matches. Plus, Arizona and Arizona State — each of which has 10 points — can’t be ahead of OSU when the season ends.

On one hand Oklahoma State has won more matches than it won last season.…

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