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It’s the Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. Princeton Tigers in March Madness to open their 2026 NCAA tournament women’s bracket. Here’s what to know about the first-round game in Los Angeles.
STILLWATER — The Oklahoma State Cowgirls are a No. 8 seed in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament , facing No. 9 Princeton in the first round.
OSU (23-9) was sent to the Los Angeles quadrant hosted by No. 1 UCLA in the Sacramento Regional. This is the third time in four years under coach Jacie Hoyt that the Cowgirls have been selected for the NCAA Tournament.
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