Oklahoma State is back in the NCAA Tournament.

On Thursday, the NCAA announced the field for the 2024 women’s soccer tournament. OSU was among the 64 teams selected and will play Arkansas in the first round.

The Cowgirls and coach Colin Carmichael are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020. With an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 11-9-6, the Cowgirls will look to make an improbable run.

While the odds may be stacked against the Cowgirls to end the year with an incredible run, they’ve already started the year off with one of the best starts in the show’s history.

OSU started the year 8-0-1 before suffering its first loss against Colorado early in Big 12 play. While the Cowgirls’ record was notable in itself, the way they got there was even more impressive. Behind the spectacular play of goalkeeper Grace Gordon, the Cowgirls did not allow a single goal in their first nine games.

The Cowgirls cooled off after their impressive start, but still played solidly throughout Big 12 play, putting together a five-game winning streak near the end of the regular season. After beating Cincinnati 3-2 to start the Big 12 Championship, OSU lost 5-0 to BYU in its quarterfinal game, leaving its fate in the hands of the selection committee.

OSU will play No. 2 seed Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Razorbacks have been among the best in the country all season, going 14-2-2.

OSU has shown it is capable of pulling off upsets throughout the season, but Arkansas could be the Cowgirls’ toughest challenge yet.

The Cowgirls’ game against Arkansas is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Friday.

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