Oklahoma Rolls Past Morgan State Without Aaliyah Chavez

Oklahoma took control late in the first quarter and cruised to a 95-38 win over Morgan State in its home opener at Lloyd Noble Center on November 8. The No. 21 Sooners improved to 2-0, while Morgan State fell to 1-3. Oklahoma was without Aaliyah Chavez, who missed the game because of an illness after starting every game last season and playing in the season opener.

Freshman LeeLee Bell recorded her first double-double, finishing with 20 points and 12 rebounds. She scored 11 points in the opening quarter, including seven during a 16-0 Oklahoma run that turned a one-point lead into a 28-11 advantage. Sa’Myah Smith added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Sina Hollerl scored 13. Keziah Lofton, taking on primary ballhandling duties, scored eight points and recorded a game-best seven assists.

Oklahoma led 42-21 at halftime, then opened the third quarter with a 12-0 run. Morgan State did not score in the period until 6:38 remained. The Sooners forced 24 turnovers and scored 31 points off them, and outrebounded the Bears 58-23. Morgan State shot 12 of 51 from the field; Oklahoma shot 51.5%.

The win began a six-game home stretch for Oklahoma. The Sooners are scheduled to host San Jose State on November 10. Morgan State is next set to play at UMBC on Friday.