The Oklahoma women's basketball team's journey in the NCAA Tournament came to a halt as they were defeated 75-68 by No. 4 Indiana in the second round, falling short of reaching the Final Four.

The Big Picture

The Sooners faced a tough challenge against a formidable Indiana team and a partisan crowd at Assembly Hall, ultimately surrendering their lead in the final minutes of the game.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma fell to No. 4 Indiana 75-68 in the NCAA Women's Tournament.
  • Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes scored a game-high 29 points, leading her team to victory with a late surge.
State of Play
  • Oklahoma led for over 26 minutes but couldn't maintain their lead in the closing moments of the game.
  • Despite the loss, Skylar Vann contributed 20 points and eight rebounds for the Sooners.
  • Head coach Jennie Barancyzk acknowledged Indiana's performance rather than blaming the crowd for the defeat.
  • Oklahoma wraps up the season with a 23-10 record, finishing in the second round of the NCAA Women's Championship for the second consecutive year.
Bottom Line

The Oklahoma women's basketball team's hopes for the NCAA Final Four were dashed by a resilient Indiana squad, highlighting the challenges of facing a strong opponent and a hostile crowd in tournament play.