Oklahoma Sooners Upset No. 21 Tennessee Lady Vols

The No. 11 Sooners scored 100 points, the most against Tennessee in nearly 39 years.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team defeated the No. 21 Tennessee Lady Vols 100-93 on Sunday at Lloyd Noble Center. Raegan Beers scored 14 of her 18 points in the second half to lead the Sooners, who had five players score in double figures. Oklahoma's 100 points were the most scored against Tennessee since Auburn scored 102 against the Lady Vols in March 1987.

Why it matters

The win over Tennessee is a significant boost to Oklahoma's chances of hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Sooners entered the day as a projected No. 5 seed, but the victory could move them up to a No. 4 seed, which would allow them to play the first two tournament games at home.

The details

Oklahoma used a 16-7 run in the third quarter to take the lead for good. Half of the Sooners' points during that stretch came from the free-throw line. Aaliyah Chavez scored 12 of her 21 points in the second half, while Sahara Williams tied a season high with 22 points. Beers also finished with 18 rebounds.

  • The Sooners scored 100 points, the most against Tennessee since Auburn scored 102 in March 1987.

The players

Raegan Beers

A key player for the Oklahoma Sooners, scoring 14 of her 18 points in the second half to lead the team to victory.

Aaliyah Chavez

Scored 12 of her 21 points in the second half to help the Sooners pull away from Tennessee.

Sahara Williams

Tied a season high with 22 points for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The NCAA Tournament selection committee had the Sooners as the No. 16 overall seed during their initial reveal on February 14. An Oklahoma win over Tennessee could lift the Sooners into position to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This win over a ranked Tennessee team is a significant boost to Oklahoma's NCAA Tournament resume, as it could help the Sooners move up to a No. 4 seed and host the first two rounds of the tournament. The Sooners have now won four straight games, including three against ranked opponents, showing they are peaking at the right time heading into the postseason.