Clash at Lloyd Noble Center: Oklahoma Sooners and Southern University Jaguars in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Oklahoma Sooners faced a challenging contest at the Lloyd Noble Center, ending with a 70-79 score against the Southern University Jaguars. The home team's season record now stands at 0-0, while the Jaguars hold an identical record.

The game was marked by intense competition, with five lead changes and two instances where the score was tied. The Sooners put up a valiant effort, particularly in the second quarter where they outscored their opponents by five points. However, it was not enough to secure victory over the Jaguars who finished strong with 28 points in the final quarter.

The Sooners showcased their ability to drive to the basket, scoring 30 points in paint compared to 22 by the Jaguars. Despite this advantage inside, they struggled from behind the arc and from free throw line shooting only 39 percent and 54 percent respectively. Their fast break performance was notable as well; they scored double than that of their opponents with a total of 20 fast break points.

On defense, Oklahoma managed two blocks but fell short on steals with nine compared to thirteen by Southern University. The rebounding battle was won by Oklahoma as they collected a total of 42 rebounds - eleven offensive and thirty-one defensive - surpassing Southern University's total rebound count of thirty-one.

Key players for Oklahoma included those who contributed heavily towards their seventeen assists throughout game which demonstrated good ball movement despite suffering twenty-seven turnovers which were higher than those committed by Southern University (sixteen).

Looking ahead for fans of Oklahoma Sooners is another opportunity to support their team when they face off against UCF Knights at Lloyd Noble Center on December 30th at 7 PM local time. This upcoming game will be held without broadcast networks coverage but promises another chance for fans to witness women's basketball action live from Norman.