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No. 7 Oklahoma Routs Arkansas 89-44 to Extend Win Streak to Five

The inside-dominant performance strengthened the Sooners’ case to host early NCAA Tournament rounds.

Overview

  • Oklahoma spread the scoring with true freshman Aaliyah Chavez leading at 16 points, supported by Payton Verhulst’s 14, Raegan Beers’ double-double, and Brookelyn Stewart’s 11 points and career-high 15 rebounds.
  • The Sooners overwhelmed the Razorbacks on the glass 59-27, converted a 21-6 edge in second-chance points, and owned the paint 50-12.
  • Oklahoma won despite a 3-for-22 night from three-point range, while Arkansas shot 22% overall and went 5-for-29 from deep.
  • Arkansas’ slide reached 16 straight losses with an 0-15 SEC mark, a season-low 44 points, and no made field goals in the fourth quarter for just the third time in program history.
  • Oklahoma moved to 22-6 (10-5 SEC) on Senior Night; next up is a trip to Missouri on Monday, while Arkansas hosts Auburn on Sunday in a bid to avoid a winless league slate.