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team represented the

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in the

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season. The Cowgirls were led by first-year head coach Heather Ezell. The Cowgirls played their home games at the

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and were members of the

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. The Cowgirls finished second in the Mountain West Conference, and lost in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference women's basketball tournament to

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. The Cowgirls were invited to the WNIT, and lost in the second round to

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2021–22 season 17–13, 11–6 in Mountain West play, to finish tied for third place in the conference. They lost in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference women's basketball tournament to

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. Head coach

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announced his retirement from coaching at the conclusion of the season, and Heather Ezell was hired as the new head coach the same day.

Offseason

Departures

Arrivals

Roster

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Statistics

Schedule

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