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OU Women's Basketball Faces Florida in SEC Tournament
Sooners look to continue regular season win streak in tournament opener
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The 5th-seeded Oklahoma women's basketball team (23-6, 11-5 SEC) will take on 12th-seeded Florida (18-14, 5-11) in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Sooners defeated the Gators 81-74 in their regular season matchup on February 12th and are currently on a six-game win streak.
Why it matters
This game is an important first step for the Sooners as they look to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament and secure a favorable seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma has one of the top offenses in the country and will look to overwhelm Florida with their high-powered attack.
The details
The Sooners and Gators have met four times previously, with Oklahoma winning three of those matchups. In their regular season meeting, the Sooners were led by their backcourt duo of Aaliyah Chavez and Raegan Beers. Chavez is listed as probable to play in Thursday's tournament opener after missing some time late in the regular season.
- The SEC Tournament game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
- Oklahoma defeated Florida 81-74 in their regular season matchup on February 12, 2026.
The players
Aaliyah Chavez
Oklahoma guard who is listed as probable to play after missing time late in the regular season.
Raegan Beers
Oklahoma guard who was a key contributor in the Sooners' regular season win over Florida.
What’s next
The winner of Thursday's game will advance to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament to face the winner of the matchup between 4th-seeded Tennessee and 13th-seeded Mississippi State.
The takeaway
Oklahoma's high-powered offense and recent momentum make them the favorite in this tournament opener against Florida. A win would keep the Sooners on track for a deep postseason run and potential NCAA Tournament hosting duties.
