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Oklahoma vs. Texas Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – February 28
Wednesday’s game between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (26-3) and No. 20 Oklahoma Sooners (20-7) going head-to-head at Lloyd Noble Center has a projected final score of 75-69 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Longhorns, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET ET on February 28.
In their last outing on Saturday, the Sooners earned a 91-56 victory against Oklahoma State.
Their last time out, the Sooners won on Saturday 91-56 over Oklahoma State. The Longhorns enter this matchup following an 87-56 victory over UCF on Saturday. Sahara Williams’ team-high 20 points led the Sooners in the victory. Madison Booker’s team-leading 22 points paced the Longhorns in the victory.
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Oklahoma vs. Texas Game Info
- When: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Oklahoma vs. Texas Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Texas 75, Oklahoma 69
Oklahoma Schedule Analysis
- The Sooners’ best win this season came in a 91-87 victory over the No. 3 Texas Longhorns on January 24.
- The Sooners have seven Quadrant 1 wins, tied for the seventh-most in the country. But they also have six Quadrant 1 losses, tied for the 44th-most.
- Against Quadrant 2 teams, Oklahoma is 6-0 (1.000%) — tied for the eighth-most wins.
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Oklahoma 2023-24 Best Wins
- 91-87 on the road over Texas (No. 3/AP Poll) on January 24
- 66-63 at home over Kansas State (No. 15/AP Poll) on January 31
- 84-73 at home over Baylor (No. 21/AP Poll) on February 14
- 60-55 at home over Kansas (No. 34) on January 27
- 86-72 on the road over Iowa State (No. 36) on February 10
Texas Schedule Analysis
- When the Longhorns defeated the UConn Huskies (No. 10 in the AP’s Top 25) on December 3 by a score of 80-68, it was their signature victory of the season thus far.
- The Longhorns have tied for the seventh-most Quadrant 1 wins in the nation (seven).
- Texas has tied for the eighth-most Quadrant 2 wins in the nation (six).
- The Sooners have tied for the 102nd-most Quadrant 3 victories in the nation according to the RPI (four).
Texas 2023-24 Best Wins
- 80-68 at home over UConn (No. 10/AP Poll) on December 3
- 61-54 at home over Kansas State (No. 15/AP Poll) on February 4
- 70-49 on the road over West Virginia (No. 24/AP Poll) on January 6
- 67-55 on the road over Baylor (No. 21/AP Poll) on February 1
- 91-56 at home over Kansas (No. 34) on January 16
Oklahoma Leaders
- Skylar Vann: 15.6 PTS, 7.3 REB, 47.0 FG%, 30.5 3PT% (32-for-105)
- Payton Verhulst: 12.0 PTS, 1.2 STL, 40.7 FG%, 36.9 3PT% (45-for-122)
- Lexy Keys: 8.4 PTS, 1.8 STL, 43.2 FG%, 37.4 3PT% (46-for-123)
- Williams: 10.0 PTS, 45.8 FG%, 19.4 3PT% (12-for-62)
- Nevaeh Tot: 6.9 PTS, 1.3 STL, 37.7 FG%, 31.8 3PT% (34-for-107)
Texas Leaders
- Booker: 16.0 PTS, 1.4 STL, 45.4 FG%, 29.1 3PT% (16-for-55)
- Taylor Jones: 12.9 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.1 STL, 1.8 BLK, 62.9 FG%
- Shaylee Gonzales: 9.7 PTS, 1.5 STL, 42.5 FG%, 37.2 3PT% (45-for-121)
- Shay Holle: 7.8 PTS, 50.3 FG%, 36.0 3PT% (27-for-75)
- Amina Muhammad: 7.4 PTS, 55.3 FG%
Oklahoma Performance Insights
- The Sooners outscore opponents by 9.5 points per game (scoring 77.8 points per game to rank 24th in college basketball while allowing 68.3 per outing to rank 266th in college basketball) and have a +256 scoring differential overall.
- On offense, Oklahoma is tallying 75.9 points per game this year in conference contests. As a comparison, its season average (77.8 points per game) is 1.9 PPG higher.
- The Sooners are scoring 80.6 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 2.2 more points than they’re averaging away from home (78.4).
- Defensively, Oklahoma has been better at home this season, allowing 64.4 points per game, compared to 72.9 away from home.
- In their last 10 games, the Sooners have been putting up 79.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 77.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season.
Texas Performance Insights
- The Longhorns put up 82.9 points per game (eighth in college basketball) while allowing 57.9 per contest (45th in college basketball). They have a +725 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 25.0 points per game.
- In 2023-24, Texas has averaged 74.6 points per game in Big 12 action, and 82.9 overall.
- At home, the Longhorns score 85.7 points per game. Away, they score 77.1.
- Texas is giving up more points at home (61.5 per game) than away (56.9).
- Over their past 10 games, the Longhorns are scoring 75.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 82.9.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) — Oklahoma lawmakers have voted to honor country music artist and Oklahoma native Toby Keith.
House Concurrent Resolution 1019 recognizes Keith’s lasting impact on music and proposes renaming a planned turnpike in his memory.
The concurrent resolution was authored by Rep. Jason Blair, R-Morgan, and Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman.
The planned route will extend from Interstate 44 east to Interstate 35, then continue east and north to I-40 at the Kickapoo Turnpike.
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Governor Kevin Stitt has said he wants the State Superintendent of Education to be a governor-elected position instead of an elected one. Political analyst Scott Mitchell examines what this would mean for the state.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is urging lawmakers to send a state question to voters that would make the state superintendent an appointed position, as he named Lindel Fields of Tulsa to the role and announced a turnaround team to help implement his education agenda.
Is the State Superintendent an elected role?
Yes, the State Superintendent of Education is still an elected role. Elections are scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
Cons of making the superintendent an appointed position
Mitchell said making this position appointed could cause distrust among some Oklahomans
“Over the years, we’ve seen that capture of regulatory sort of is easy to do when you have term limits, then lobbies become more powerful, and they have all the history. It’s very complicated.
He also said if the position were to be elected, they would likely have the same agenda as the governor.
“Yes, and I think the governor would be absolutely saying, ‘Yes, they’re going to do what I want them to do.’”
Changing how the superintendent is chosen changes what the founding fathers set.
“Voters are going to have to say yay or nay if it gets to them, is whether or not we want to change the way that the founding fathers set up the way that we make sure that power is not concentrated in Oklahoma,” he said.
Is Ryan Walters’ term the reason Stitt wants to make this position appointed?
Mitchell said he believes the former State Superintendent played a role in the government wanting to appoint this position.
During his time as superintendent, Walters was known to have multiple controversies. He resigned in 2025, allowing Stitt to appoint Lindel Fields.
“His impact on this, even though he’s gone, is certainly evident,” said Mitchell. “Walters left midstream, right? And so the governor had a chance to appoint someone. Well, it wasn’t just an appointment; it was chaos before and relative calm and competency after. And that has given the governor an opening for people to see with their own eyes. Yeah, you can put somebody in, we’re talking about Lindel Fields, that appears to get up every day, not trying to find some, get a click on social media, but rather to do his job. And across the board, for the most part, this guy’s getting thumbs up.
Stitt said electing Fields has already given him some leverage since he has been well perceived so far.
“That allows a governor to say, Look, I’ve got some standing, some leverage to go to the voters and say, let’s put expertise as the main reason that a person’s there, not because they were able to win an election because they had some sort of populist or dramatic ideas.”
Who is running for Oklahoma State Superintendent?
Republican Ballot
- Sen. Adam Pugh
- John Cox
- Rep. Toni Hasenbeck
- Ana Landsaw
Democrat Ballot
- Craig Mcvay
- Jennettie Marshall
Independent
To learn more about each candidate, click here.
A full breakdown of candidates in the 2026 Oklahoma State Superintendent race, including party affiliation, background and key education priorities.
An Oklahoma highway could soon be named after the late country superstar, Toby Keith, pending new legislation.
House Concurrent Resolution 1019 would rename a proposed turnpike project the “Toby Keith Expressway.” This roadway is set to be built from Interstate 44 East to Interstate-35, continuing East and North to Interstate 40. This road is a part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan, which is meant to update and expand the state’s turnpike system.
This resolution was adopted by the House on Wednesday.
“Toby Keith was more than a country music star. He was a proud Oklahoman who never forgot where he came from,” said Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore. “Naming this turnpike in his honor is a fitting way to recognize a man who represented our state with ultimate patriotism and generosity.”
Keith was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, raised in Moore and resided in Norman. He died on February 5, 2024, in a battle with cancer.
“Over the course of his legendary career, Toby Keith never forgot where he came from or what he stood for,” said Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman. “His Oklahoma roots shaped him, and his love of America defined him. He was a country music superstar and a true patriot. I can think of no better way to honor his memory than by naming this future stretch of Norman turnpike in his honor, creating a lasting tribute to the legacy he leaves behind.”
During his career, Keith sold over 40 million records and more than 20 number-one singles
Legislation authors believe this would commemorate the life and legacy of Toby Keith.
The bill will now head to the Senate.
To read the full House Resolution, click here.
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