Oklahoma Sooners survive Florida Gulf Coast upset bid to advance in NCAA Tournament despite a challenging first quarter, ultimately securing a victory led by Skylar Vann and Sahara Williams.

The Big Picture

The Oklahoma Sooners faced a tough challenge from Florida Gulf Coast but managed to rally back and secure a crucial win in the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma fell behind by as much as 12 points in the first quarter.
  • Skylar Vann scored 24 points on 9 of 18 shooting for the Sooners.
  • Florida Gulf Coast's Emani Jefferson contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds in a standout performance.
  • Oklahoma held Florida Gulf Coast to just 37% shooting in the game.
Yes, But

While Oklahoma managed to secure the win, they only led for a total of 7:57 of game time, indicating a closely contested matchup.

State of Play
  • Oklahoma will face the Indiana Hoosiers in the round of 32 on Monday.
  • The game time for the upcoming matchup is currently to be determined.
Bottom Line

Oklahoma's resilience and key performances from Vann and Williams propelled them to victory despite a challenging start, setting the stage for a crucial next round against the Indiana Hoosiers.