NORMAN, Okla. — Raegan Beers, who has averaged a double-double in points and rebounds this season, had 18 of each in the 11th-ranked Oklahoma women’s basketball team’s foul-filled 100-93 win over No. 21 Tennessee in a Southeastern Conference matchup Sunday afternoon.
Sahara Williams scored 22 points for the Sooners (21-6, 9-5 SEC), Aaliyah Chavez added 19, Payton Verhulst had 17 points and Zya Vann 15 as Oklahoma’s starters all scored in double figures and totaled 93 points.
There were 53 fouls and 79 free throws in the game. Oklahoma made 36 of 46 free throws, while Tennessee was 23-for-33 at the foul line, and the Sooners made more free throws than baskets (30).
Tennessee’s Jaida Civil opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer that cut Oklahoma’s lead to 71-67. A few minutes later, the Lady Volunteers (16-10, 8-6) were within three points before Oklahoma tacked on four free throws at the beginning of an 8-2 run. A layup by Williams gave Oklahoma an 86-77 lead with 4:14 remaining.
The Sooners attempted only two more shots the rest of the game as they scored their last 14 points on free throws.