OU Women's Basketball Advances to Sweet 16

Sooners defeat Michigan State, head to Regional 4 in Sacramento

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:26am

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The OU women's basketball team, led by coach Jenni Baranczyk, is heading to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. After beating fifth-seeded Michigan State 77-71 in Norman, the fourth-seeded Sooners will travel to Sacramento, California for Regional 4 next weekend.

Why it matters

The Sooners' continued success in the NCAA Tournament showcases the strength of their program under Baranczyk's leadership. Advancing to the Sweet 16 is a significant achievement that will generate excitement among OU fans and put the team one step closer to a potential national championship.

The details

The Sooners defeated Michigan State in a close 77-71 game on Sunday night in Norman. This victory secures OU's spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, where they will head to Sacramento, California to compete in Regional 4 next weekend.

  • The Sooners beat Michigan State 77-71 on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • OU will head to Sacramento, California for the Sweet 16 next weekend.

The players

Jenni Baranczyk

The head coach of the OU women's basketball team.

OU Women's Basketball Team

The fourth-seeded team that defeated Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to keep our season going and compete in the Sweet 16. The team has worked hard all year and deserves this opportunity.”

— Jenni Baranczyk, Head Coach, OU Women's Basketball

What’s next

The Sooners will face the winner of the matchup between the 1-seed and the 8-seed in the Regional 4 semifinal in Sacramento next weekend.

The takeaway

OU's continued success in the NCAA Tournament under coach Baranczyk demonstrates the strength and resilience of their women's basketball program, which has now reached the Sweet 16 for the second straight season.