Oklahoma Sooners vs Florida Gulf Coast NCAA Tournament: Vann, Williams Shine in Survival
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 PictureThe 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.
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.
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.
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