Sooners Shine in Dominant Win Over Little Rock
NORMAN, Okla. – The No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners showcased their strength with a 103-48 victory over Little Rock. Raegan Beers shone brightly, scoring 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. This win marked her milestone of over 1,000 career rebounds. Beers, a senior center, is in her second season with Oklahoma after transferring from Oregon State. In just 23 minutes of play, she displayed her talent, hitting 10 of 16 shots and contributing five assists.
Freshman Aaliyah Chavez was another standout. Scoring 20 points on an impressive 9-for-11 shooting, she’s quickly becoming a key player for the Sooners. Chavez leads all true freshmen nationally with an average of 19.2 points per game.
Zya Vann contributed a personal best with 19 points, helping Oklahoma secure their ninth consecutive victory. This impressive run ties the longest winning streak in Coach Jennie Baranczyk’s tenure. The Sooners’ offense has been explosive, averaging nearly 99 points over their winning streak, and scoring 100 points five times during this stretch.
The Sooners set a commanding tone in the first half, leading 61-23 at halftime and holding Little Rock to just 24.6% shooting. This win sets the stage for a highly anticipated matchup against No. 23 Oklahoma State. Their rivalry, known as Bedlam, resumes after a 658-day break since the last meeting.
Historically, the Sooners have an impressive record against the Cowgirls, with 69 wins out of 116 encounters. They are a perfect 6-0 under Coach Baranczyk in this rivalry.
Key Points from the Game:
- Defense Wins: Oklahoma held Little Rock to 24.6% shooting and secured a 53-33 edge in rebounding.
- Historical Context: This is Oklahoma’s third straight season starting at 10-1 or better. Their winning streak is reminiscent of the 2008-09 team’s 20-game run that led to a Final Four appearance.
- Milestone Moments: Beers is one of only four active Division I players to reach over 1,000 rebounds, and she’s the only one also with over 1,700 points.
As fan excitement builds for the Bedlam showdown, the Sooners are clearly a force to be reckoned with this season. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM on ESPNU.
