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Oklahoma Defeats Michigan State, Advances to Sweet 16
Sooners' Raegan Beers records double-double to power team to second straight Sweet 16 appearance
Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:33am
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The No. 4 seed Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 5 seed Michigan State Spartans 77-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Raegan Beers led the way for Oklahoma with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Aaliyah Chavez added 18 points and 6 assists. The Sooners will advance to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year.
Why it matters
Oklahoma’s victory over Michigan State sends the Sooners back to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, continuing their strong postseason run. The Sooners have now reached the Sweet 16 in back-to-back years, showcasing the program’s sustained success and competitiveness at the national level.
The details
Raegan Beers recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Sooners to victory. Aaliyah Chavez also had a strong game, scoring 18 points and dishing out 6 assists. Oklahoma will now advance to face the winner of the South Carolina-USC matchup in the Sweet 16.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Raegan Beers
The standout forward for the Oklahoma Sooners, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds in the win over Michigan State.
Aaliyah Chavez
The talented guard for the Oklahoma Sooners, who scored 18 points and had 6 assists in the victory.
What they’re saying
“We’ve worked hard all season to get back to this point, and I’m so proud of our team for stepping up and earning another Sweet 16 berth.”
— Raegan Beers
What’s next
Oklahoma will face the winner of the South Carolina-USC matchup in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Oklahoma’s return to the Sweet 16 demonstrates the program’s sustained excellence and competitiveness at the highest level of women’s college basketball. The Sooners will look to continue their tournament run and potentially advance even further.
