Sooners Overwhelm Vandals, Advance To Second Round Sunday
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NORMAN, Okla. — On Friday night No. 4-seeded Oklahoma defeated No. 13-seeded Idaho 89-59 at Lloyd Noble Center, with Raegan Beers scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Sahara Williams adding 17 points and 10 rebounds, advancing the Sooners into the NCAA Tournament second round.
The Sooners, now 25-7, will face No. 5 Michigan State on Sunday; Idaho’s 18-game win streak ended as the Vandals shot 25 percent overall and produced a three-point third quarter on 1-of-18 shooting, while Oklahoma’s balanced offense and defense produced the decisive margin.
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Timeline
- 1. Idaho built an 18-game winning streak during the regular season and conference tournament.
- 2. Oklahoma experienced a multi-week break before the NCAA first-round game, per team reporting.
- 3. Friday night: Oklahoma defeated Idaho 89-59 at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.
- 4. Game turning points included a 30-point second quarter for Oklahoma and a 1-of-18 third-quarter stretch for Idaho.
- 5. Sunday: Oklahoma scheduled to play Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament second round.
Why it matters
If you're a sports fan, this game shows the power of a balanced offense and defense. It's a reminder that even a strong winning streak, like Idaho's, can end abruptly. For aspiring players, it's a lesson in resilience and strategy.
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