University of Oklahoma Athletics

Tuesday, November 9
Vermillion, S.D.
7 PM

University of Oklahoma

1-0,0-0Big 12

73
at
71

South Dakota

0-1,0-0Summit League

Team
1
2
3
4
F
Oklahoma2116191773
South Dakota2211142471

Williams' Game-Winner Powers OU to Win

November 09, 2021 | Women's Basketball

Box ScoreHighlightsBox ScorePhotosCoach Baranczyk PostgameMadi Williams Postgame

By: OU Athletics Communications

VERMILLION, S.D. – Madi Williams drove the lane and fought through contact for a go-ahead basket with 5.1 seconds on the clock, powering the Oklahoma women's basketball team to a season-opening 73-71 win at South Dakota Tuesday night.

The win marked the first under first-year head coach Jennie Baranczyk and snapped South Dakota's 20-game home winning streak, serving the defending Summit League champions their first home loss in nearly two years. 

"Just so, so proud of our team tonight," Baranczyk said after the win. "We faced some adversity early on, fought through it and then found a way to win in a really tough environment. There are plenty of things that we'll take from tonight that we need to work on, but for now, I'm just so proud to be the coach of this team."

Seniors Ana Llanusa and Williams led the way with 19 points apiece, followed by senior sharpshooter Taylor Robertson who poured in 17 off four made 3-pointers. The Sooners made 10 treys as a team and held the Coyotes under 40% from the field.

Freshman point guard Kelbie Washington earned the start in her first collegiate game, was responsible for two steals and broke up the pass on South Dakota's final possession. Freshman Emma Svoboda added six points off the bench, as did Skylar Vann who also tallied a pair of assists in the win. 

The Sooners now turn their focus to the team's home opener, slated for Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. when they host Arkansas State (1-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) at the Lloyd Noble Center for Sooner Junior Fans Field Trip Day. 

Related News

Skip Ad
All News
Aaliyah
Oklahoma's Run Ends at Sweet 16
Saturday, March 28
NORMAN, OK - March 20, 2026 - Oklahoma Center Raegan Beers (#15) during the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the Idaho Vandals and the Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK. Photo By Morgan Givens/University of Oklahoma
WBB Game Preview: OU Meets South Carolina in Sweet 16 on Friday
Friday, March 27
Payton Verhulst, lead
Sweet Again: Sooners Beat Michigan State to Advance to 12th Sweet 16
Sunday, March 22
GREENVILLE, SC - March 05, 2026 - Oklahoma Guard Zya Vann (#3) during the game between the Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners during the SEC Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Photo By Asia Purnell/University of Oklahoma
WBB Game Preview: Sooners Seek Spot in Sweet 16 Against Michigan State Sunday
Saturday, March 21
All News
Skip Ad

Next Event

Arkansas State
W, 101-89

Nov 12 (Fri)

10:30 AM
Box ScoreRecapHighlightsPhotosWatchListenPreviewStats Tickets
Full Schedule

Team Stats

OU
SD
FG%
.403
.388
3FG%
.370
.316
FT%
.818
.591
RB
39
41
TO
21
15
STL
5
5

Game Leaders

22

Ana Llanusa

Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
0
25

Madi Williams

Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
2
30

Taylor Robertson

Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
3
24

Skylar Vann

Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
4

Players Mentioned

22

Ana Llanusa

G
/ Women's Basketball
30

Taylor Robertson

G
/ Women's Basketball
33

Emma Svoboda

C
/ Women's Basketball
24

Skylar Vann

G/F
/ Women's Basketball
10

Kelbie Washington

G
/ Women's Basketball
25

Madi Williams

F
/ Women's Basketball

Related Videos

Skip Ad
All Videos
Jennie Baranczyk, Payton Verhulst, and Raegan Beers Postgame vs South Carolina
Saturday, March 28
Jennie Baranczyk, Sahara Williams, Aaliyah Chavez, and Raegan Beers Media Availability - 3/27/26
Friday, March 27
WBB Highlights: OU 77, Michigan State 71
Sunday, March 22
Jennie Baranczyk, Raegan Beers, and Payton Verhulst Postgame vs Michigan State
Sunday, March 22
All Videos