Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball Falls to Oklahoma

Sooners hand Lady Vols their fourth loss in eight days

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team lost to the Oklahoma Sooners on Sunday, 83-70, in a nationally televised matchup at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The Lady Vols have now lost three straight games, including a disappointing home loss to Texas A&M on February 19th. Meanwhile, the Sooners have won three in a row, including road victories over Alabama and Georgia.

Why it matters

This loss continues a concerning slide for the Lady Vols, who have struggled in the second half of the season after a strong start. The team is now 16-9 overall and 8-5 in SEC play, putting their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy if they can't turn things around quickly. Oklahoma, on the other hand, is trending in the opposite direction and has solidified its position as a potential March Madness team.

The details

Tennessee struggled to keep up with Oklahoma's fast-paced offense, which was led by strong performances from several Sooners players. The Lady Vols were playing their fourth game in just eight days, and the fatigue appeared to take a toll as they were unable to match Oklahoma's energy and intensity.

  • The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball vs. Oklahoma game started at 2 p.m. Sunday from Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.
  • The Lady Vols lost to Texas A&M at home on February 19th.

The players

Tennessee Lady Vols

The women's basketball team from the University of Tennessee, a perennial powerhouse in the SEC and NCAA.

Oklahoma Sooners

The women's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma, a rising program in the Big 12 Conference.

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What they’re saying

“If this game wasn't the Lady Vols fourth game in eight days, I might believe they could rally for an upset to help right the ship. But Tennessee has been sliding and tired legs against a fast-paced Sooners offense isn't looking good for UT.”

— Cora Hall, Knox News reporter (knoxnews.com)

What’s next

The Lady Vols will look to regroup and end their losing streak when they return home to face another tough SEC opponent, South Carolina, on February 26th.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges the Lady Vols have faced in the second half of the season, as they have struggled with consistency and fatigue. However, there is still time for Tennessee to turn things around and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but they will need to find a way to regain their early-season form.