Oklahoma Falls to UConn 82-59 in Sweet 16

The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team saw their season come to an end with an 82-59 loss to the UConn Huskies in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Oklahoma entered halftime with a narrow 36-32 lead but struggled in the second half, particularly in the third quarter where they were outscored 27-10, largely due to committing 23 turnovers throughout the game. Senior guard Payton Verhulst led the Sooners with 16 points, while UConn's Paige Bueckers dominated with 40 points, helping her team secure a place in the Elite Eight. Despite showing potential in the first half, Oklahoma’s inability to maintain ball control ultimately cost them the game. The defeat marks the end of the season for five Sooners players, including starter Skylar Vann, although the team looks forward to returning four starters and a top recruit next year. Oklahoma finished their season with a record of 27-9.