No. 12 Texas women top Oklahoma State in Big 12 opener 62-51

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Joanne Allen-Taylor and Audrey Warren scored 14 points apiece and No. 12 Texas defeated Oklahoma State 62-51 in a Big 12 Conference opener after both schools endured long layoffs because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Allen-Taylor made just 6 of 15 shots from the floor for Texas (10-1), but she buried 4 of 7 in the second quarter as the Longhorns outscored Oklahoma State by five to take a 34-30 lead at halftime. Warren, who had nine rebounds, did her damage on 6-of-10 shooting. Lauren Fields paced Oklahoma State with 17 points, but she made just 6 of 17 shots — 2 of 7 from distance — and 3 of 9 free throws.