Oklahoma Sooners Dominate Texas A&M to Extend Winning Streak

The No. 10 Sooners cruised to an 85-58 victory over the Aggies at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:55pm

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The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team dominated the Texas A&M Aggies on Thursday night, winning 85-58 to extend their winning streak to three games. The Sooners used a 19-0 run in the second quarter to pull away, forcing nine turnovers and holding the Aggies to just one field goal in the first eight minutes of the period. Oklahoma's balanced scoring attack was led by strong 3-point shooting, as the team hit 12 triples in the game.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Sooners in the hunt for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, as they improve to 17-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play. The loss drops Texas A&M to 8-9 on the season and 1-7 in SEC action, making it an important victory for Oklahoma in the standings.

The details

Oklahoma's defense set the tone, forcing nine Texas A&M turnovers in the second quarter to fuel a 19-0 run that put the game out of reach. Raegan Beers, Payton Verhulst and Cya Smith all recorded steals in the period, allowing the Sooners to get out in transition. Aaliyah Chavez attacked the paint effectively, getting to the free throw line four times in the second quarter. Verhulst also hit a 3-pointer after getting fouled for a four-point play.

  • The Sooners improved to 17-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play with the win on Thursday night.
  • Texas A&M fell to 8-9 overall and 1-7 in SEC contests with the loss.

The players

Raegan Beers

An Oklahoma player who recorded a steal in the second quarter to help fuel the Sooners' 19-0 run.

Payton Verhulst

An Oklahoma player who finished the second quarter with seven points, including a 3-pointer and a four-point play.

Cya Smith

An Oklahoma player who recorded a steal in the second quarter to help the Sooners' defensive effort.

Aaliyah Chavez

An Oklahoma player who attacked the paint effectively in the second quarter, getting to the free throw line four times.

Brooklyn Stewart

A freshman center for Oklahoma who has developed and contributed key minutes in the absence of senior Beatrice Culliton.

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What’s next

The Sooners will look to continue their strong play on Sunday when they travel to take on No. 4 Texas in a top-10 matchup that will be broadcast on ABC.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's dominant defensive performance and balanced scoring attack, led by their 3-point shooting, allowed them to cruise to a convincing victory over Texas A&M. This win keeps the Sooners in the hunt for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament as they prepare for a crucial matchup against rival Texas.