Sooners Shock Texas in OT

Saturday, February 27

Austin, TX

1 p.m.

University of Oklahoma

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Texas

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Oklahoma

Texas

February 27, 2021 | Women's Basketball

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AUSTIN, Texas — After trailing by as many as 12 points into the fourth quarter and with OU's leading scorers in foul trouble, the Sooners rallied for a late run to force over time in Austin. OU kept a foot on the gas in the final period, ending the game on an 8-0 run to earn its first win over Texas on the road since 2013.

"What a privilege it is to coach this basketball team," said OU head coach Sherri Coale. "These seven players just play their tails off and they play for each other, they believe and they're connected - they're just extraordinary. It's just a fun journey to be a part of right now."

OU used an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to cut Texas' lead to 59-58 with 1:23 to go. Nevaeh Tot was fouled and went to the line, where she hit one of two to tie the game at 59-all with 41 seconds left in regulation. The Sooners' defense held strong to stifle a Texas layup and run out the clock to send the game to overtime.

The Sooners struck first in OT on a jumper from Tot. Texas took a 63-61 lead, but Gabby Gregory answered with a layup to knot the game at 63-all. Tatum Veitenheimer buried a 3-pointer from the corner with just 26 seconds on the clock to give OU the lead.

After a Texas timeout, the OU defense denied another Longhorns layup before forcing a turnover. With the Sooners in possession, Mandy Simpson was fouled and went to the line to shoot a pair. The senior nailed both attempts, sealing the 68-63 win for the Sooners.

Gregory led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds, while three more players scored in double figures. Taylor Robertson had 14; Skylar Vann chipped in 13; and Nevaeh Tot added 10.

Up Next

The Sooners are home for three straight games to close out the season, beginning Monday with Texas Tech. The game will tip at 6 p.m. CT on Fox Sports Oklahoma.