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Michigan State Falls to Oklahoma in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma’s dominance on rebounds and timely free throws led to a 77-71 win, securing their second straight Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Women’s Tournament.

  • On Sunday night, No. 4 seed Oklahoma beat fifth-seeded Michigan State 77-71 at Lloyd Noble Center to reach the Sweet 16.
  • Outrebounding the Spartans 45-36, Oklahoma leveraged second-chance points from 17 offensive rebounds and converted 17-of-22 free throws in a game with 38 fouls.
  • After trailing by five at halftime, the Sooners opened the third quarter on an 8-0 run and freshman Aaliyah Chavez scored 18 points with six assists as OU outscored the Spartans 20-17 in the fourth.
  • The win advances Oklahoma to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season and they will face No. 1 South Carolina on Friday in Sacramento.
  • Having already beaten South Carolina in overtime earlier this year, Michigan State seeks its first Sweet 16 since 2009, highlighting the drought's length.
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Beers' 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16

Raegan Beers had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 4 seed Oklahoma defeated No. 5 seed Michigan State 77-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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