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Aaliyah Chavez Scores 33 as No. 9 Oklahoma Beats NC State in OT for Seventh Straight Win

Oklahoma's offense has hit 100 points in four straight games despite lingering rebounding concerns.

Overview

  • The Sooners topped the Wolfpack 103-98 in overtime in Norman in the ACC/SEC Challenge to improve to 8-1.
  • True freshman Aaliyah Chavez posted a career-high 33 points in 42 minutes after a 29-point outing against Florida State.
  • Sahara Williams added 21 points with nine rebounds, and Raegan Beers had 21 points and 12 boards for her sixth consecutive double-double, leading the nation with seven.
  • NC State won the glass 57-48 behind Khamil Pierre's 19 points and 20 rebounds, with Zoe Brooks scoring 25 and Tilda Trygger adding 18 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Oklahoma shot 4-for-22 from three and trailed by 10 in the third quarter before rallying, with Maryland-Eastern Shore up next on Sunday.