Oklahoma Sooners Dominate Arkansas for Fifth Straight Win

The Sooners' 45-point victory is the second-largest margin in program history.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team cruised to an 89-44 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Senior Night, marking their fifth straight win. Six different Sooners scored in double figures, led by true freshman Aaliyah Chavez's 16 points. Oklahoma shot 45.1% from the field and held Arkansas to just 22% shooting for the game.

Why it matters

The dominant win over Arkansas puts the Sooners in a strong position to earn a top-8 seed in the SEC tournament and potentially host the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament in Norman. Oklahoma is peaking at the right time as they head into the postseason.

The details

The Sooners' 45-point win is the second-largest margin of victory in program history, trailing only a 48-point win over Mississippi State earlier this season. All five Oklahoma starters scored in double figures, with Raegan Beers recording her 19th double-double of the year. The Sooners' defense held Arkansas to just 22% shooting and kept the Razorbacks from making a single field goal in the fourth quarter.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026 - Oklahoma's senior night.
  • The Sooners will play their regular season finale against Missouri on March 1, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

The players

Raegan Beers

A senior forward for the Oklahoma Sooners who recorded her 19th double-double of the season in the win over Arkansas.

Payton Verhulst

A senior guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored 14 points in the victory.

Beatrice Culliton

A senior for the Oklahoma Sooners who was honored on the team's senior night.

Aaliyah Chavez

A true freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners who led the team with 16 points in the win.

Brooklyn Stewart

An Oklahoma Sooners forward who came off the bench to score 11 points and grab a career-high 15 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“With the way Oklahoma is closing the regular season, they're in a strong position to host the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament in Norman and could climb as high as a three-seed.”

— John Williams, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

A win over Missouri on Sunday would earn the Sooners the No. 5 seed in the SEC tournament.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's dominant performance over Arkansas on Senior Night showcases the Sooners' depth and momentum heading into the postseason. With six players scoring in double figures and a stifling defensive effort, Oklahoma is peaking at the right time and positioning itself for a deep NCAA tournament run.