OU Basketball: Oklahoma Overcomes Slow Start to Beat No. 23 Kansas

NORMAN — Jennie Baranczyk’s high-flying offense was practically grounded on Saturday afternoon.

Internet hosting the No. 23-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on the Lloyd Noble Middle, the No. 19-ranked Sooners have been on tempo for his or her worst capturing efficiency of the yr via three quarters.

Oklahoma shot simply 28 p.c from the ground via the primary half-hour, dealing with an early deficit as massive as 12 factors early within the contest.

However OU received the third quarter 25-18, tying the sport at 53, and located its rhythm to shut out the Jayhawks.

Led by six fast factors from veteran chief Madi Williams, the Sooners dashed out on an 11-4 run to start out the fourth quarter, outpacing Kansas the remainder of the way in which to a 80-74 victory.

Williams’ 13 fourth quarter factors turned round her night time for the Sooners (14-2 total, 4-1 Massive 12), as she completed with 20 factors on 8-of-19 capturing total.

The capturing struggles in opposition to Kansas (12-4, 2-3) infiltrated nearly ever space of the sport for OU.

Oklahoma shot 17-of-26 from the free throw line and solely sunk 9-of-34 photographs from deep.

Even when the Sooners have been in a position to monitor down their misses, as they completed with 22 offensive rebounds, OU was solely in a position to convert these into 9 second likelihood factors.

However the protection in the end did sufficient, holding the Jayhawks to 25-of-68 capturing total and 4-of-15from deep.

Ana Llanusa additionally reached double figures scoring, including 12 factors, 5 rebounds and two assists.

Liz Scott was tied for OU’s third-leading scorer, including 10 factors and 15 rebounds to held the Sooners win the battle on the boards 57-44. Williams additionally contributed 9 rebounds and level guard Nevaeh Tot added seven boards.

Taylor Robertson additionally joined Scott with 10 factors on 3-of-8 capturing.

Up subsequent, the Sooners will hit the highway to play TCU.

Tip-off between Oklahoma and the Horned Frogs is slated for six:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and the sport shall be broadcast on ESPN+. 

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