Georgia
Oklahoma
ATHENS, Ga. (02/18/2026) — The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners held off a determined No. 24 Georgia Lady Bulldogs squad to secure a hard-fought 71-67 road victory at Stegeman Coliseum on Wednesday night. The win marks Oklahoma's fourth over a ranked opponent this season and extends their streak of 20-win seasons to five.
How It Happened
The Sooners stormed out of the gate, opening the contest with a 9-0 run and establishing a double-digit lead within the first five minutes of play. Oklahoma's early offensive burst put the Lady Bulldogs on their heels, and the Sooners took a 37-27 advantage into halftime. Georgia, however, would not go away quietly. The Lady Bulldogs mounted a significant comeback in the second half, chipping away at the deficit and pulling within two points in the final minutes of the game. Despite the furious rally, Oklahoma made crucial plays down the stretch to seal the victory.
Turning Point
The key moment came in the final seconds of the tightly contested matchup. With Georgia threatening to complete the comeback, Oklahoma's Raegan Beers stepped to the free-throw line with just 23 seconds remaining and calmly sank both shots. Those free throws extended the Sooners' lead to four points, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Lady Bulldogs and silencing the home crowd of 2,426.
Star of the Game
Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez was the undeniable star of the night, delivering a masterful performance. The freshman guard poured in 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field. She was also a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line and added five assists and four rebounds to her impressive stat line. Teammate Sahara Williams also made significant contributions with 11 points, six rebounds, and three steals.
For the Georgia Lady Bulldogs, Mia Woolfolk had a career night in the losing effort, scoring a personal-best 29 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Dani Carnegie and Trinity Turner also scored in double figures for Georgia, with 14 and 10 points, respectively.
What It Means
The victory improves Oklahoma's record to 20-6 on the season. For the Georgia Lady Bulldogs, the loss drops their record to 20-7. Despite the outcome, Georgia demonstrated resilience with their second-half comeback attempt against a top-ranked opponent.