Postgame Notes

Feb. 23, 2009

Nyeshia Stevenson started her second career game in place of injured freshman guard Whitney Hand. Stevenson's other start came in the 2007-08 season opener.

Stevenson's 37 minutes were a career high, breaking her previous of 29 minutes against Oklahoma State on Jan. 12, 2008.

Courtney Paris recorded her 121st career double-double in her 127th game. It was Paris' 125 career double-figure scoring game, matching her for second all-time in NCAA Division I with LaToya Thomas of Mississippi State (1998-2002) in the category. Only Sophia Young of Baylor (2003-06), who had 130 double-figure scoring games in 139 career games, has more.

Oklahoma committed a season-high 29 turnovers. The Sooners 14 first-half turnovers were their most in a half this season until committing 15 in the second half.

Texas A&M's 16 steals were the most this season by a Sooner opponent.

OU's bench was outscored 19-0 in the game by Texas A&M's reserves.

Ten of OU's 33 first-half points, and 16 of 56 total, were from fast-break opportunities. Stevenson was the only Sooner to make a 3-pointer in game.

Oklahoma's 14-0 scoring run lasting from 49 second remaining in the first half to 17:42 remaining in the second half was its 33rd of the season. OU opened the second half with a 9-0 run that push the Sooners' lead from 33-28 to 42-28.

The game was Amanda Thompson's sixth this season, and third consecutive, with eight or more rebounds.

Danielle Robinson has taken 23 charges in 27 games this season.

University of Oklahoma Athletics

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