Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla. (11/07/2026) — The Oklahoma Sooners opened their home women's basketball schedule in emphatic fashion, rolling past the Morgan State Lady Bears 95-38 at Lloyd Noble Center on Saturday before 3,535 fans. Oklahoma's shooting efficiency, balanced scoring, and commanding rebounding advantage proved decisive in a game that was never in question.
How It Happened
Oklahoma set the tone immediately. LeeLee Bell converted a layup at 9:47 of the first quarter to put the Sooners on the board, and Morgan State's Simran Williams temporarily tightened things with a 24-foot three-pointer at 6:24 to draw within three at 10-7. That would be as close as the Lady Bears would get.
With the score at 14-11, Oklahoma ignited a 21-0 run that effectively ended the competitive portion of the game. Vienna Murray buried a 22-foot three-pointer at 1:55 — Brooklyn Stewart picking up the assist — to push the lead to 21-11. Bell followed with a 25-foot three-pointer off a Sina Hollerl assist at 1:24, making it 24-11, and Hollerl capped the quarter with a 7-foot jumper as time expired to send Oklahoma into the second leading 28-11.
The Sooners kept building in the second quarter. Bell converted free throws to extend the cushion, Dru Carlton drilled a 24-foot three-pointer at 3:26 to push Oklahoma to 38-19, and Stewart closed the half with a 13-foot jumper at the buzzer — giving the Sooners a 42-21 halftime lead.
The third quarter offered no relief for Morgan State. Stewart opened the second half with a 16-foot jumper, and Sahara Williams added a 24-foot three-pointer at 8:02 to push the margin to 28. Jordan Speiser connected on another long three at 6:46 — stretching the advantage to 33 at 54-21 — before Hollerl closed the period with a three-pointer to send Oklahoma into the fourth leading 70-30.
In the fourth quarter, Hollerl connected on back-to-back threes from 23 and 24 feet to push the lead past 40, Sa'Myah Smith added a tip-in layup at 1:42, and Speiser sealed the final margin at 95-38 with a 25-foot three-pointer at 0:22.
Turning Point
The 21-0 Oklahoma run bridging the mid-first quarter was the game's defining sequence. When Morgan State pulled within three at 14-11, the Lady Bears had their best opportunity to establish any competitive footing. Instead, Oklahoma answered with a combination of perimeter shooting and efficient interior scoring — Murray, Bell, and Hollerl all connecting from long range during the stretch — that made any Morgan State response impossible. The Lady Bears finished shooting 24% from the field while committing 24 turnovers, and neither number allowed for any sustained momentum.
Star of the Game
LeeLee Bell delivered the game's signature performance, posting 20 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Bell opened the scoring, hit a critical three-pointer during the decisive first-quarter run, and was effective at multiple levels throughout the night. Sa'Myah Smith complemented her with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Hollerl added 13 points — including four three-pointers over the second half — along with facilitating work for teammates off ball screens and pick-and-roll actions.
What It Means
For Oklahoma, the season-opening performance reinforced a roster built around balance and depth. The Sooners shot 51% from the field, generated 25 assists as a team, and held a 58-23 rebounding advantage — the kind of statistical margins that speak to both offensive execution and physical intensity. Lloyd Noble Center proved an immediately difficult environment for a visiting program.
For Morgan State, the Lady Bears face clear statistical benchmarks to address as the season progresses. Shooting 24% from the floor and surrendering 58 rebounds are numbers that will need significant improvement against future competition. Simran Williams led the Lady Bears with 9 points, and Chardae Rumph and Alexiz Graise each added 5 points, but the gap in efficiency across nearly every category reflected the challenge of opening against a Big 12-caliber opponent on the road.
