OU Women's Basketball Sets NCAA Tournament Record with 72 Rebounds

The Oklahoma women's basketball team achieved a historic victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) 81-58 and setting a new tournament record with 72 rebounds. Junior center Raegan Beers led the team with 18 rebounds and 25 points, while senior Skylar Vann contributed significantly with nine rebounds and 24 points. Despite FGCU's late comeback attempt, Oklahoma's dominant rebounding enabled them to secure 27 second-chance points. Coach Jennie Baranczyk noted the fast pace of the game and the high number of missed shots contributed to the record-setting performance. The Sooners, who averaged 47.3 rebounds per game this season, will next face Iowa in the second round with aspirations of advancing further in the tournament.