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3 takeaways from Oklahoma senior day win over TCU: Sooners get another Top 25 win
Oklahoma (15-16, 5-13) performed its most full recreation in its fourth High 25 win of 2023 with a 74-60 win over No. 22 TCU Saturday in Norman.
It’s the second-straight Saturday the Sooners have crushed a High 25 group, coming off the heels of a 61-50 win at Iowa State. The Sooners by no means trailed towards TCU and led by as a lot as 22. Tanner Groves had 23 factors and 10 rebounds, giving him his fifth double-double of the season.
Listed here are three takeaways from the convincing victory:
Sooners flip the script from first assembly
Within the first matchup in Fort Price, TCU followers stood for a very long time, ready for the Sooners to attain the primary two factors, a Horned Frogs fanbase custom. Oklahoma’s lack of offense was one of many important driving forces behind the 27-point beatdown that TCU handed out that night time.
The Sooners’ offense was far more environment friendly this time round.
They stormed off to a convincing 17-2 scoring begin, conserving the Horned Frogs’ offense uncomfortable. They shot simply one among 9 from the sector, whereas Oklahoma made seven of its first 10.
The protection was not simply stable for six minutes. It stayed that approach all through the remainder of the half.
Horned Frogs have struggled mightily to attach on 3-pointers this season, rating final within the Large 12 at 29.3%. They’re additionally one of many worst free throw capturing groups within the league. It carried over Saturday, with TCU making 36.8% of its 3-pointers and seven of 11 free throws.
Oklahoma held the Horned Frogs to a season-low 21 factors in a half. Exterior of guards Mike Miles and Damian Baugh, TCU made simply one among its 17 subject objective makes an attempt.
Discovered from Wednesday’s huge flaw
Inside protection utterly derailed any of Oklahoma’s momentum in its final recreation towards Kansas State. The Wildcats had 44 factors within the paint, with loads of dunks and straightforward seems to be. That didn’t occur Saturday.
TCU is now at 4-21 from the sector and near over half of the misses have been from inside 10 toes.
In the meantime, Oklahoma is having a type of “group cannot miss” video games. Bama and Ok-State learn about that.#Oklahoma 29, #TCU 12. 6:40 1H
— Andrew Tineo (@A_Tineo4) March 4, 2023
The Horned Frogs frontcourt struggled considerably to complete wherever close to the rim. Forwards Xavier Cork, Emmanuel Miller and Chuck O’Bannon mixed for simply 14 factors and struggled to deal with Groves within the paint.
Balanced scoring assault leads the way in which
Groves had one among his finest video games in Large 12 play this season, scoring from all ranges of the ground and making performs on each ends.
Freshman guard duo Otega Oweh and Milos Uzan mixed for a career-high 38 factors of their final effort towards Kansas State. Though the scoring wasn’t as flashy Saturday, their influence on the sport remained. They mixed to shoot 66% from the sector, 9 rebounds and two assists.
In presumably his closing recreation in Norman, senior guard Grant Sherfield dropped 20 factors, connecting on 4 3-pointers.
Subsequent, Oklahoma will flip its consideration to the Large 12 Match in Kansas Metropolis. The seeding relies on the consequence from Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech Saturday night. The Sooners will both be the No. 10 seed or promoted to No. 9 based mostly on the consequence.
Discover extra OU protection from The Dallas Morning Information right here.
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Here’s how to nominate an Oklahoma business for The Oklahoman’s 2024 Top Workplaces award
It’s no secret that a cut-throat work environment hurts people and productivity, and a positive workplace helps both — as well as customer relations and the bottom line.
Are you lucky to work in a good place? Or know of one?
Actually, luck has little to do with it. It takes work, engagement and mutual trust. The Oklahoman wants to honor top workplaces in the state. Help us recognize business leaders and organizations that excel in both work and workforce. Anyone can nominate a company, including business leadership, employees or even customers.
Businesses have to change, and change again, to survive, especially in the age of artificial intelligence and real potential tension among different kinds of people. But not every company has a culture that stands out, let alone one worth bragging about.
Top Workplaces will highlight some of the best things happening in Oklahoma business. This is our 12th year of doing the program here at The Oklahoman.
Which companies stand out? Which companies are the best places to work? Which companies exhibit bold leadership?
If you know of an Oklahoma business that fits these kinds of descriptions, consider nominating it for our annual Top Workplaces award. If you work for a great company, we want to know about it. Tell us why it is so great. Let us help share your story with others.
More: These 5 companies made The Oklahoman’s Top Workplaces for more than a decade
Organizations with 35 or more employees in Oklahoma are eligible to participate. They can be public, private, nonprofit or government organizations. The nomination deadline is July 12. The Oklahoman will feature the winners in December.To nominate an employer or for more information on the awards, go to www.oklahoman.com/nominate or call 405-708-6151. There is no cost to participate.
To qualify as an Oklahoma Top Workplace, employees evaluate their workplace using a short 24-question survey that takes about five minutes to complete.
The Oklahoman is partnering with Philadelphia-based Energage, the employee research and culture technology firm, to determine Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces, based solely on employee survey feedback.
Energage conducts Top Workplaces surveys for media in 65 markets nationwide and surveyed more than 2 million employees at more than 8,000 organizations in the past year.
“Top Workplaces awards are a celebration of good news,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “They exemplify the significance of a people-first workplace experience, reminding us that employees are the heart of any thriving organization.
Plenty of workplaces do great work even facing great challenges. Tell us about them. Help us show who is worthy of Top Workplaces recognition.
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Oklahoma State books ticket to 5th straight WCWS after sweeping Arizona
Kenny Gajewski and the Cowgirls are headed back to the Women’s College World Series for the fifth straight season. It was a similar story on Saturday as Oklahoma State cruised to a 10-4 win over Arizona to clinch the Stillwater Super Regional.
Oklahoma State continued its home run-hitting ways. Jilyen Poullard let Tallen Edwards have the spotlight at the top of the order this time. The third baseman hit a two-run homer in the first. Rosie Davis and Claire Timm went back-to-back in the third inning. Poullard, Caroline Wang and Lexi McDonald also drove in runs.
Oops, she did it again.
With Claire’s 1⃣0⃣th home run of the season, that now makes FIVE different Cowgirls with double-digit home run totals on the season… for the first time in program history 🤯
📺 ESPNews#GoPokes | #REP https://t.co/bwtzlSWBbc pic.twitter.com/5nHVli2JvU
— OSU Cowgirl Softball (@cowgirlsb) May 25, 2024
The Arizona lineup found more success against Ivy Rosenberry. The dynamic duo at the top of the order Dakota Kennedy and Regan Shockey combined for a double and single to get one back in the first. Emily Schepp hit a two-run home run that knocked Rosenbery out.
Gajewski turned back to Lexi Kilfoyl with a decent lead to ensure the Cowgirls closed things out on Saturday. Kilfoyl rolled even through a multi-hour weather delay. She tossed four innings, allowing four hits and one earned run to secure another trip to Oklahoma City.
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Live updates: Severe weather, with potential for tornadoes, forecast to move through Oklahoma
Community rallies support after Sulphur Oklahoma tornadoes
Volunteers cooked meals for first responders, those impacted by the st and anybody who needed food following the destructive tornadoes in Sulphur April 27.
Oklahoma is bracing for yet another round of severe weather Saturday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, all potential hazards are possible, including high winds, hail, heavy rain, and tornadoes.
This article will be updated through the night as the weather develops across the state.
Severe thunderstorms have crossed into Oklahoma from Texas. Most of Oklahoma remains under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.
Organizers of the Paseo Arts Festival announced on Facebook that the event will be closing at 5 p.m. Saturday. The festival will return from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday.
Riverwind Casino in Norman announced its Beats and Bites event has been postponed until a later date. Tickets to the event can be refunded.
Prepare for severe weather now
Regardless of any particular forecast, here are some things you can do to get ready for Oklahoma’s severe weather season.
- Figure out now where you’ll go if you need to seek shelter; there are no public shelters in Oklahoma City
- If you have access to a storm shelter, clean it out and get ready to use it
- Get a flashlight and spare batteries
- If you own a weather radio, make sure it’s programmed and working properly
- Identify your source for immediate weather information, like from local meteorologists
- Sit down with your family and discuss what to do if there is a tornado threat
- Do you have pets? Make sure there’s a plan to keep your furry friends safe and secure
Oklahoma rainfall totals
Find daily rainfall totals using this Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall map.
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