Raegan Beers Dominates with 21 Points and 14 Rebounds in Oklahoma's Opener

On November 4, 2024, the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team played against Southern University in their season opener, winning decisively with a score of 76-44. Transfer center Raegan Beers was a standout performer, scoring 21 points and securing 14 rebounds. Sahara Williams also contributed significantly to the win with 19 points. The Sooners, who are now part of the Southeastern Conference, began the game with a dominant performance, scoring 10 unanswered points. Southern struggled to find their rhythm and were held scoreless for the first five minutes of the game, trailing by as much as 41 points in the fourth quarter. Aniya Gourdine was the only player for Southern to reach double figures with 11 points. Overall, Oklahoma's height advantage was evident as they dominated the boards, outrebounding Southern 54-21, which played a critical role in their victory. Coach Jennie Baranczyk celebrated her fifth consecutive home opening victory with the team’s successful start to the season, proving their readiness after last season's disappointing loss to the Lady Jaguars. The Sooners will next face Virginia from the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Southern continues their road trip facing another SEC opponent, Missouri. This match served not only as a fresh start for the Sooners in the new conference but also a statement of intent as they aimed to perform better than previous seasons.