Sooners Face No. 3 UCLA in California WBB Showdown
Oklahoma’s women’s basketball team, ranked No. 6/7, is set to face off against No. 3/4 UCLA in a highly anticipated matchup. Scheduled for November 6 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, the game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. CT. This marks the earliest top-10 showdown in the history of the Sooners program.
Matchup Overview
The Sooners enter the game with a record of 1-0, having secured a decisive 84-67 victory over Belmont in their season opener. This matchup against UCLA is significant as it showcases two elite teams in women’s college basketball.
- Teams: Oklahoma Sooners vs. UCLA Bruins
- Date: November 6
- Time: 9:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1, Sooner Sports Radio Network (107.7 FM), Los Sooners Radio (1560 AM)
Key Players and Statistics
Oklahoma features some standout players, including Raegan Beers and Payton Verhulst. Beers has an impressive scoring average of 17.3 points per game, while Verhulst follows closely with 14.9 points. The Sooners boast a second-highest scoring percentage in the SEC at 62.3%.
Historical Context
This game is pivotal for both teams, adding another chapter to a series that has seen seven meetings, with Oklahoma leading at 2-1 in top-25 matchups. The Sooners have previously faced UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, where they narrowly lost despite coming back from an 18-point deficit.
Looking Ahead
A win against UCLA would be significant for head coach Jennie Baranczyk, as it would mark her sixth victory over a top-10 team. Following this matchup, Oklahoma will return to Norman for another game against Kansas City on November 12.
Fan Information
Fans awaiting the matchup can catch the live broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and listen to the radio coverage on 107.7 FM in English or 1560 AM in Spanish. Tickets for the game are available through Ticketmaster for supporters in the Sacramento area.
