Women's Basketball: Oklahoma's ranked win streak changes March Madness outlook
(by Dekota Gregory) If there was ever a time to get hot during the women's basketball season, it's right now, and the Oklahoma Sooners are warming up. The Sooners took care of No. 21 Tennessee 100-93 on Sunday at Lloyd Noble Center for their third win in a row over a ranked team. OU also beat then-No. 24 Georgia 71-67 on Thursday and...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU women's basketball rises to No. 7 in AP Poll
(by Josh Franklin) OU women’s basketball (21-6, 9-5 SEC) rose to No. 7 in the AP Poll after three consecutive AP Top 25 victories against No. 24 Alabama (21-7, 7-7 SEC), No. 23 Georgia (20-7, 6-7 SEC) and then-No. 21 Tennessee (16-10, 8-6 SEC). The Sooners are No. 5 of nine Southeastern Conference teams ranked in this week's AP Poll...read more from the OU Daily
Women's Basketball: OU wins third straight ranked game, beating No. 21 Tennessee
(by Georg Stoia) No. 11 OU women’s basketball won its third-straight ranked game on Sunday, beating No. 21 Tennessee 100-93 at the Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners find themselves behind early, trailing by two at the end of the first quarter. But a 12-2 run to end the first half gave them a 47-45 advantage at the half. OU was able to pull...read more from the SoonerScoop
Women's Basketball: How to Watch No. 11 Oklahoma vs. No. 21 Tennessee
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — The Sooners have one last major hurdle in the regular season to clear. On the heels of road wins over No. 25 Alabama and No. 24 Georgia, No. 11 Oklahoma hosts No. 21 Tennessee at the Lloyd Noble Center. OU (20-6, 8-5 SEC) sits tied for fifth in the SEC, and while it's unlikely that the Sooners will catch...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU WBB: No. 11 Oklahoma knocks off No. 24 Georgia, secures second-straight ranked win
(by Collin Kennedy) The Oklahoma Sooners hang on for a second-consecutive win over a ranked foe. A 71-67 final sees No. 11 OU beat No. 24 Georgia on the road. Oklahoma has now won three-straight games against Georgia. The Sooners are perfect against the Bulldogs in the Jennie Baranczyk era. Below, the notables out of the action here...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU women's basketball guard Payton Verhulst progressing before ranked Georgia matchup
(by Ryan Shockley) OU women's basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk met with the media on Wednesday as the No. 11 Sooners (19-6, 7-5 SEC) will face the No. 24 Georgia Bulldogs (20-6, 6-6) on Thursday at 5:30 pm on ESPN. Here are three takeaways: Baranczyk opened by praising freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez and her discipline throughout...read more from the OU Daily
Women's Basketball: How to Watch No. 11 Oklahoma vs. No. 24 Georgia
(by Ryan Chapman) The SEC always presents a fresh challenge. After conquering Alabama on Sunday, No. 11 Oklahoma has to turn around and take on No. 24 Georgia fresh off the Bulldogs’ . 76-74 upset over Vanderbilt. The Sooners, who are in position to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Lloyd Noble Center, will have to take...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Women's Basketball: Where Does Oklahoma Stand in the Eyes of the NCAA Tournament Committee?
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s NCAA Tournament hosting credentials got a boost over the weekend. The Sooners were included in the first reveal of the Women’s Basketball Committee’s Top 16 teams. OU checked in at No. 16, which means that Oklahoma would host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Lloyd Noble...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Sooners just outside the top 10 in latest WBB AP Poll
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners went 2-2 over the last eight days, beating Florida and No. 23 Alabama to bounce back from losses to Vanderbilt and Texas. The Sooners are 19-6 and 7-5 in SEC play. In this week's AP Poll, the Sooners fell one spot to No. 11. They've struggled against top-5 opponents, going 1-6 on the season. Their one...read more from the Sooners Wire
Strong Fourth Quarter Helps Oklahoma Knock off Alabama
(by Ryan Aber) Oklahoma had some chances in the second and third quarters to run away with Sunday's game at No. 23 Alabama. The Crimson Tide battled back from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to take the lead before the 10th-ranked Sooners regained their composure to beat Alabama 79-71 in Tuscaloosa, AL. After blowing that early...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
No. 10 OU women's basketball comes back to beat Florida at home
(by George Stoia) No. 10 OU women’s basketball came back from down 13 to beat Florida 81-74 on Thursday at the Lloyd Noble Center. Coming off back-to-back road losses to top-five teams, the Sooners hoped to get off to a better start than it did in those contests. But that wasn’t the case, falling behind by as many as 13 in the second quarter...read more from the SoonerScoop
WBB Game Preview: Oklahoma Welcomes Gators to Norman for Go Red for Women Night
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 10 Oklahoma (17-6, 5-5 SEC) returns to Norman for its lone home game over a five-game stretch on Thursday night as Florida (15-11, 3-8 SEC) comes to the Lloyd Noble Center. Tip is set for 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+ with Chad McKee (play-by-play) and Bryndon Manzer (analyst) on the...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU women's basketball falls to Vanderbilt behind shooting woes
(by Josh Franklin) No. 10 OU women’s basketball (17-6, 5-5 SEC) dropped its second game in a row in a 102-86 loss to No. 5 Vanderbilt (23-2, 9-2 SEC) on Monday, marking the team's second-longest losing streak of the season. The Sooners have struggled significantly against AP Top 25 opponents this season with a record of 2-6 in ranked...read more from the OU Daily
Women's Basketball: How to Watch No. 11 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Vanderbilt
(by Ryan Chapman) The Sooners needed to make the most of their week off. Oklahoma’s last outing was a 78-70 loss to Texas in Austin, a game that was virtually over by halftime due to OU’s careless handling of the basketball. The road ahead doesn’t get any easier for the No. 11 Sooners, which is why the week was spent self-scouting to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why Jennie Baranczyk Believes Oklahoma's Proposed New Arena Will Generate 'Home Court Excitement'
(by Ryan Chapman) Changes are coming for Oklahoma basketball and gymnastics. On Tuesday, a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court cleared the way for the Rock Creek Entertainment District, which will include a new arena for use by OU basketball and women’s gymnastics. The new entertainment district and arena is the result of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma's Raegan Beers Earns Recognition for Her Play at Center
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma center Raegan Beers made the mid-season cut for a prestigious honor. The OU All-American was named to the Lisa Leslie Award Mid-Season Top 10 Watch List. Beers was named to the list alongside Iowa’s Ava Heiden, Iowa State’s Audi Crooks, Kentucky’s Clara Strack, Miami’s Ra Shaya Kyle, NC State’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU women's basketball drops to No. 11 in AP poll
(by Brody Demuth) OU women’s basketball (17-5, 5-4 SEC) dropped to No. 11 in the AP poll after its 78-70 loss to No. 4 Texas (21-2, 6-2 SEC) and its 85-58 win over Texas A&M (8-9, 1-7 SEC). The Sooners are the fifth-highest ranked team of the nine Southeastern Conference teams ranked in this week's AP Poll. The SEC programs ranked are as follows...read more from the OU Daily
OU WBB: No. 10 Oklahoma falls to No. 4 Texas in Red River Rivalry
(by Collin Kennedy) The No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners fall to No. 4 Texas. A 78-70 final sees the Longhorns take the 70th edition of the Red River Rivalry. Oklahoma slips to 2-5 against ranked opponents this season. The Sooners are now 3-5 against the Longhorns under head coach Jennie Baranczyk. Below, the notables out of the loss here on...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Women's Basketball: How to Watch No. 10 Oklahoma vs. No. 4 Texas
(by Ryan Chapman) After a two-game reprieve, the Sooners are ready to take on another top 10 test. No. 10 Oklahoma travels to Austin to take on No. 4 Texas. OU went 1-3 in its previous stretch of ranked matchups in SEC play, but the Sooners can put their progress on full display at the Moody Center. The victory over South Carolina should...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Overpowers Texas A&M to Extend Winning Streak to Three
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma completed its regular-season sweep of Texas A&M on Thursday night. The No. 10 Sooners knocked the Aggies out early, notching an 85-58 victory at the Lloyd Noble Center. OU improved to 17-4 on the year and 5-3 in conference play with the win, while Texas A&M fell to 8-9 overall and 1-7 in SEC contests...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
