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STILLWATER, Oklahoma—The Idaho women's basketball team is set to face Big 12 opponent Oklahoma State University on the road Tuesday, November 5th, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. PT.
Tuesday's matchup will be available to watch on ESPN+, and will be streamed audio only, at GoVandals.com/listen. Live stats can be found here.
Last season, the Vandals traveled to Lubbock, Texas to face Texas Tech of the Big 12, and left with a win 88-77 over the Red Raiders. Idaho will look for its second consecutive win over Big 12 opponents when they take on the Cowgirls tomorrow night.
SCOUTING IDAHO
Head Coach Jon Newlee is entering his 12th season with the Vandals, following a 22-12 Big Sky Regular Season Championship campaign last season.
Headlining Idaho's group of returners is sophomore Gina Marxen, the 2018-19 Big Sky Freshman of the Year, and a Preseason All-Conference selection.
The Vandals are also led by two seniors, Lizzy Klinker and Isabelle Hadden, both who played key roles during last season.
Natalie Klinker joins Marxen, Hadden, and her sister Lizzy, as important returners to the 2019-20 Idaho Women's Basketball team. Natalie returns as the Vandal's rebounding leader.
There are a few new faces on the Vandals roster this season, in four newcomers, three of which are freshman.
Freshman Beyonce Bea made her Vandal debut last Friday in Idaho's exhibition win over Lewis-Clark State College 81-40. The 6'1" freshman totaled 11 points and six boards in the win.
Idaho was picked to finish second in the Big Sky Conference by both the Coaches' and Media Polls.
SCOUTING OKLAHOMA STATE
Oklahoma State enters its first game of the regular season against the Vandals after an 87-66 win over Emporia State in an exhibition.
Head Coach Jim Littell enters his ninth season at Oklahoma State.
The Cowgirls finished 14-16 last season including a 9-3 mark in non-conference play.
Vivian Gray returns as the leading scorer for the Cowgirls, having averaged 20 points per game last season.
LAST TIME OUT
Idaho last faced Oklahoma State in 2005, falling to the Cowgirls 68-69 in Albuquerque, N.M. at the New Mexico Thanksgiving Tournament.
Fans can stay up-to-date on all things Idaho women's basketball by following the team on Instagram and Twitter, @VandalsWBB. Visit GoVandals.com/Tickets for more information on season and single match tickets
