Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
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Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) works up court during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) drives forward during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) makes a break away during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) shoots over Southern guard Taniya Lawson (3) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Fans cheer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Talexa Weeter (22) attempts to lay up the ball and is fouled by Southern center Anaja Hall (13) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) passes the ball during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) drives to the hoop during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt walks the sidelines during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) questions a call during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) works past Southern guard Taniya Lawson (3) and Southern guard Diamond Hunter (0) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) is fouled while attempting a shot during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) falls to the court during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) is fouled while shooting during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) is fouled while shooting during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

A fan stands during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) steals the ball from Southern guard Alisha Nunley (12) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard La Sneed (2) looks to pass past Southern guard Dalayja Hurt-Floyd (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) works past Southern center Anaja Hall (13) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) works past Southern guard Dalayja Hurt-Floyd (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt stands on the sidelines during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) jumps to shoot over Southern forward Zaria Hurston (20) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) shoots during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Audi Crooks 'felt good' in Oklahoma State women's basketball debut win vs Southern

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) works up court during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) drives forward during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) makes a break away during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) shoots over Southern guard Taniya Lawson (3) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Fans cheer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Talexa Weeter (22) attempts to lay up the ball and is fouled by Southern center Anaja Hall (13) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Callin Hake (14) passes the ball during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Audi Crooks makes Oklahoma State women's basketball debut vs Southern, see best photos
Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) drives to the hoop during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt walks the sidelines during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) questions a call during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) works past Southern guard Taniya Lawson (3) and Southern guard Diamond Hunter (0) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) is fouled while attempting a shot during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) falls to the court during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) is fouled while shooting during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) is fouled while shooting during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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A fan stands during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) steals the ball from Southern guard Alisha Nunley (12) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard La Sneed (2) looks to pass past Southern guard Dalayja Hurt-Floyd (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Nene Ndiaye (10) looks to pass during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

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Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) works past Southern center Anaja Hall (13) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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Oklahoma State guard Yuting Deng (9) works past Southern guard Dalayja Hurt-Floyd (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt stands on the sidelines during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)

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Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) jumps to shoot over Southern forward Zaria Hurston (20) during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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Oklahoma State guard Liv McGill (23) shoots during an NCAA women’s basketball game between The Oklahoma State Cowgirls and The Southern Lady Jaguars at the Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
(NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN)
Nathan J. Fish, Oklahoman
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The Oklahoman
See our top photos of Audi Crooks and the Oklahoma State women's basketball team against Southern in their season opener Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

