Oklahoma Sooners at Cincinnati Bearcats
· NCAA Women's Basketball
No. 23 Oklahoma women bounce back with a 95-87 victory over Cincinnati
Oklahoma (19-7, 13-2 Big 12) bounced back after losing for the first time since Jan. 10, ending a nine-game winning streak on Saturday against No. 24 West Virginia.
Oklahoma scored the opening seven points of the game and never trailed against Cincinnati — leading by as many as 22 points with 4:22 left in the third quarter.
Oklahoma was ahead 93-74 with 3:15 left, but Cincinnati scored the next 13 points to force the Sooners to bring back their starters. A’riel Jackson scored six points during the run, capped by two free throws with 22.7 seconds left. Nevaeh Tot went 1 of 2 from the stripe with 13.1 seconds left for a three-possession lead at 94-87.
Aubrey Joens was held to 10 points on 4-of-17 shooting, including 1 of 10 from 3-point range, for Oklahoma. Keys went over the 1,000-point mark for her career.
Jillian Hayes, in her 103rd career start, paced Cincinnati (12-14, 4-11) with 20 points. Hayes also reached 800 career rebounds. Malea Williams, who scored 10 of Cincinnati’s opening 15 points, finished with 18 points. Jackson also scored 18.
Vann scored 12 points in the first half as Oklahoma held a 44-37 lead.
Oklahoma returns home to play Oklahoma State on Saturday. Cincinnati plays a road game against Texas Tech on Saturday.
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- TV Channel: Sooners vs Bearcats 2021 College Basketball, week 16, is broadcasted on BIG12|ESPN+.
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Recent Plays
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End of Game | 95 - 87 |
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End of 4th Quarter | 95 - 87 |
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Malea Williams Defensive Rebound. | 95 - 87 |
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Lexy Keys missed Free Throw. | 95 - 87 |
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Lexy Keys made Free Throw. | 95 - 87 |
Statistics
 OU |
CIN |
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|---|---|---|
| 37-73 | FG | 31-74 |
| 51 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 9-29 | 3PT | 5-22 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 23 |
| 12-17 | FT | 20-26 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 77 |
| 33 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 31 |
| 29 | Assists | 16 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 8 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 24 | Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 25 | Fast Break Points | 15 |
| 46 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 22 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Attendance: 1,347 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 4-0 | - | 17-0 |
| South Carolina | 4-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Tennessee | 4-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Texas | 3-1 | 1 | 18-1 |
| Alabama | 3-1 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kentucky | 3-1 | 1 | 16-2 |
| Ole Miss | 3-1 | 1 | 16-3 |
| LSU | 2-2 | 2 | 16-2 |
| Oklahoma | 2-2 | 2 | 14-3 |
| Georgia | 1-3 | 3 | 15-3 |
| Mississippi State | 1-3 | 3 | 14-4 |
| Auburn | 1-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Texas A&M | 1-3 | 3 | 8-5 |
| Florida | 0-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Missouri | 0-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Arkansas | 0-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
2025-26 Big 12 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 6-0 | - | 19-0 |
| TCU | 4-1 | 1.5 | 16-1 |
| Baylor | 4-1 | 1.5 | 15-3 |
| West Virginia | 4-1 | 1.5 | 14-3 |
| Utah | 4-1 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Arizona State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 16-2 |
| BYU | 3-2 | 2.5 | 14-3 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 14-3 |
| Colorado | 2-3 | 3.5 | 11-6 |
| Kansas State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Kansas | 1-4 | 4.5 | 11-6 |
| Arizona | 1-4 | 4.5 | 10-6 |
| UCF | 1-4 | 4.5 | 9-7 |
| Cincinnati | 1-4 | 4.5 | 6-11 |
| Houston | 0-6 | 6 | 6-11 |