Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63

LOS ANGELES — Aubrey Joens and Taylor Robertson every scored 14 factors and fifth-seeded Oklahoma took management within the third quarter to defeat No. 12 seed Portland 85-63 Saturday within the first spherical of the NCAA Event.

Madi Williams added 13 factors for the Sooners (26-6), who will face the winner of No. 4 seed UCLA and Thirteenth-seeded Sacramento State in Monday’s second spherical. The winner will advance to the Greenville 1 regional.

Alex Fowler led Portland (23-9) with 18 factors whereas Emme Shearer and Lucy Cochrane had 12 apiece. The Pilots have been 3 of 19 on 3-pointers.

Joens had eight factors through the pivotal third quarter. Oklahoma had a 39-34 halftime lead, however went on a pair runs and have been up 63-47 going into the ultimate 10 minutes.

Portland acquired inside 39-36 early within the third quarter when coach Michael Meek was referred to as for a technical with 8:16 remaining. Robertson hit a pair of free throws which began a 13-4 Oklahoma run.

The Sooners additionally have been in a position to draw back as a result of their journeys to the foul line. Portland was referred to as for 10 fouls within the quarter was Oklahoma went 11 of 15.

Oklahoma, which got here into the sport because the nation’s second-highest scoring offense at 84.5 factors per recreation, improved to 22-0 when scoring 80 or extra factors.

BIG PICTURE

Portland: The Pilots, who have been taking part in within the match for the primary time since 1997, fell to 0-5. They certified in 2020, however it was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Oklahoma: The Sooners improved to 30-8 within the match when going through lower-seeded groups. They wish to get to the Candy 16 for the primary time since 2013.