Chavez's 27 Points Lift No. 11 Oklahoma Over No. 24 Georgia

Sooners hold off late Bulldogs rally to win 71-67 on the road

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Aaliyah Chavez scored 27 points, including a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line, to lead No. 11 Oklahoma to a 71-67 victory over No. 24 Georgia on Thursday night. The Sooners built an early double-digit lead but had to fend off a late Bulldogs rally before securing the win.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two ranked women's basketball teams, with Oklahoma improving to 20-6 overall and 8-5 in SEC play, while Georgia dropped to 20-7 and 6-7 in the conference.

The details

Oklahoma jumped out to a 9-0 lead to start the game and took a 37-27 advantage into halftime. Chavez scored 13 points in the first half. The Bulldogs fought back in the second half, cutting the deficit to as little as two points, but the Sooners answered each time to hold on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Aaliyah Chavez

A standout player for the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners, Chavez scored a game-high 27 points, including a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line.

Sahara Williams

The Oklahoma forward added 11 points, six rebounds, and a team-high three steals in the win.

Mia Woolfolk

The leading scorer for No. 24 Georgia, Woolfolk had 29 points and nine rebounds in the losing effort.

Dani Carnegie

The Georgia guard contributed 14 points and six rebounds in the game.

Trinity Turner

The Bulldogs' Trinity Turner recorded 10 points and six rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Aaliyah Chavez was unstoppable tonight, and her leadership was crucial in helping us hold off Georgia's late comeback attempt.”

— Sherri Coale, Oklahoma Head Coach (Oklahoma Athletics)

What’s next

No. 11 Oklahoma will host No. 21 Tennessee on Sunday, February 23rd, while No. 24 Georgia will visit Auburn on Monday, February 24th.

The takeaway

This was an impressive road win for the Sooners, who showed their ability to withstand a tough challenge from a ranked SEC opponent. Chavez's dominant performance was the difference, as Oklahoma improved its NCAA Tournament resume with the victory.