# SEC Women's Basketball: Oklahoma Sooners Defeats Auburn Tigers 72-65

**Published:** 2026-01-27 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield
**Category:** games — **Type:** game-recap
**Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/oklahoma-sooners-defeat-auburn-tigers-womens-basketball-72-65

**Teams:** [Auburn](https://secscouts.com/auburn/), [Oklahoma](https://secscouts.com/oklahoma/)


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AUBURN, Ala. (01/24/2026) — The Oklahoma Sooners secured a hard-fought non-conference road victory Saturday, weathering a tough environment at Neville Arena to defeat the Auburn Tigers 72-65 in front of 3,049 spectators.

### How It Happened
The Sooners overcame a competitive effort from the Tigers by establishing dominance on the glass and executing their half-court offense with greater efficiency. Oklahoma outrebounded Auburn 39-31, a crucial margin in a game decided by single digits. That control of the boards limited second-chance opportunities for the Tigers and allowed the Sooners to dictate the pace for significant stretches.

Oklahoma shot a steady 42% from the field, relying on crisp ball movement that generated 16 assists. While the Sooners struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their three-point attempts, their consistent interior scoring and rebounding proved to be the difference. Auburn, meanwhile, stayed in the game with timely long-range shooting, converting on 37% of their three-point attempts. However, the Tigers' overall field goal percentage was held to 38%, and their nine assists reflected a struggle to find consistent offensive rhythm against the Oklahoma defense. Both teams were plagued by turnovers, with Oklahoma committing 16 and Auburn 15.

### Turning Point
The game remained tight into the fourth quarter, with Auburn tying the score at 59-59 with just under five minutes to play. From there, Oklahoma's defense took over. The Sooners engineered a decisive 6-0 run, holding the Tigers scoreless for nearly four minutes to gain critical separation in the final moments. A late three-pointer sealed the victory for the Sooners, capping a 13-6 run to close out the game.

### Star of the Game
Freshman Aaliyah Chavez led the No. 16 ranked Sooners with 18 points, including four three-pointers. Sahara Williams and Raegan Beers each contributed 13 points, while Brooklyn Stewart added 12 points off the bench.

For the Auburn Tigers, A'riel Jackson delivered a career-high 19 points off the bench. Ja'Mia Harris and Mya Petticord each scored 12 points, and Harissoum Coulibaly added 10.

### What It Means
For Oklahoma, this victory marks their second consecutive win after a three-game skid and improves their record to 16-4 on the season. Coming off an emotional overtime victory against No. 2 South Carolina, securing a tough road win against an SEC opponent demonstrates the team's resilience and strengthens its NCAA Tournament resume.

For Auburn, the loss drops them to 13-8. Despite the outcome, the Tigers showed they could go toe-to-toe with a ranked opponent. The performance of A'riel Jackson was a significant bright spot, but the inability to control the defensive boards against a physical Sooners team ultimately proved too much to overcome at home.

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*Original article: [SEC Women's Basketball: Oklahoma Sooners Defeats Auburn Tigers 72-65](https://secscouts.com/news/oklahoma-sooners-defeat-auburn-tigers-womens-basketball-72-65) — SEC Scouts*