8 unranked women's basketball teams to keep an eye on this MarchOKLAHOMA STATE The Cowgirls are one of the best defensive teams in the nation. Oklahoma State is ranked No. 1 in blocked shots (165), top 20 in steals (217) and ranked in the top 40 in field-goal percentage defense. That's credit to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year finalist Natasha Mack hosting a block party in the paint. Mack leads the nation with 97 blocks. Not only is Oklahoma State elite on the defensive end, they are No. 13 in the country in rebounds. That attention also draws back to Mack, who's ranked No. 7 nationally in rebounds per game. The Cowgirls have big wins over Big 12 foes West Virginia, Texas and Iowa State this season. Watch out for this team.
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Autumn Johnson, ncaa.com, 3 Mar 2021