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Michigan State, Oklahoma Women's Basketball Teams Face Off in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Catch the action on TV or streaming as the Spartans and Sooners battle for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:36pm
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The No. 4 seed Oklahoma Sooners (25-7) will host the No. 5 seed Michigan State Spartans (23-8) in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16.
Why it matters
This matchup features two strong women's basketball programs looking to extend their tournament runs and reach the regional semifinals. Both teams had impressive regular seasons and will be battling to keep their championship hopes alive.
The details
The Sooners are led by senior guard Taylor Robertson, who averaged over 20 points per game this season. The Spartans counter with a balanced attack featuring junior forward Taiyier Parks and senior guard Nia Clouden. The winner will face either the No. 1 seed or the No. 8 seed in the next round.
- The game tips off on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
The players
Taylor Robertson
A senior guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who averaged over 20 points per game this season.
Taiyier Parks
A junior forward for the Michigan State Spartans who is part of the team's balanced scoring attack.
Nia Clouden
A senior guard for the Michigan State Spartans and a key contributor to their offense.
What they’re saying
“This is going to be a great matchup between two talented teams. Both programs have had impressive seasons and will be fighting hard to keep their tournament dreams alive.”
— Geno Auriemma, Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach
What’s next
The winner of this second-round game will advance to face either the No. 1 seed or the No. 8 seed in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
This NCAA Tournament second-round matchup between Michigan State and Oklahoma features two teams with strong regular season resumes, setting the stage for an exciting battle as they compete for a spot in the Sweet 16.
