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Oklahoma Earns 4-seed in NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma's NCAA Tournament path is set. Saturday, the Sooners learned they would host the first two rounds of the Big Dance at the Lloyd Noble Center.

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Oklahoma Declines NIT Bid

For the fourth time in five seasons, the Oklahoma Sooners were denied a chance among the 68-team field in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Falls Short of Bid to NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

The Sooners generated plenty of magic over the last six weeks of the 2025-26 season, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the “Big Dance.” Oklahoma was not selected for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s 68-team field, which the tourney selection committee released on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Takes Series in Explosive Back-And-Forth Win Over the Aggies

Winds up to 40-miles per hour blustered across Kimrey Family Stadium. Fielding was going to be difficult, eyeing pop flies and catching them was going to be a chore — unless you were a lefty, hitting looked to be an adventure.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Kendall Wells Homers Twice in Fourth to Lift Oklahoma to Run-Rule win, Sweep of Auburn

Kendall Wells crushed two home runs in the fourth inning to lift Oklahoma to a 14-2 win over Auburn in the series finale on Sunday at Love's Field. The Sooners (28-2, 3-0 SEC) swept the Tigers and extended their winning streak to 17 with the victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Oklahoma Continuing to Impress Priority Class of 2027 Targets

It would have been nearly impossible for the Sooners to match what they did last week on the recruiting trail. Oklahoma landed six players from the Class of 2027 to distance itself from other teams near the top of the rankings for the recruiting cycle.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Why DL Kenny Ozowalu Said Signing With Oklahoma Was 'A Pretty Easy Decision'

Kenny Ozowalu’s transfer portal experience was a whirlwind. The former UTSA Roadrunner didn’t quite know what to expect, but he didn’t have to wait long to hear from Oklahoma. “OU was definitely one of the first teams that showed a lot of interest in me,” he said last Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 15

Where do Oklahoma's Basketball Programs Stand on Selection Sunday?

Both Oklahoma basketball programs will be glued to the television on Selection Sunday, albeit for very different reasons. Jennie Baranczyk's Sooners already know they'll go dancing, and they even know they can do no worse than a 4-seed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 15

Sooners Rally Past Auburn to Clinch First SEC Series Win, Showcasing Championship Resilience

For nearly three innings Saturday afternoon at Love’s Field, the script looked unfamiliar. The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners—college softball’s gold standard for more than a…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma's Bats Go Cold as Sooners Drop Game 2 Against Texas A&M

Once again, the Sooners had the chance to rally late on Saturday. But this time, Oklahoma’s comeback efforts fell short. The No. 9 Sooners lost 9-5 to No.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Patty Gasso Believes Allyssa Parker is on a Special Trajectory at Oklahoma

To close out the first two SEC games of the year, Patty Gasso has turned to freshman Allyssa Parker. Friday’s showing was less stressful. Parker took over in the fourth inning with No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma Rallies From Four Down Against Auburn to Take First SEC Series of the Year

Oklahoma trailed most of the day, but the Sooners found their best late. Auburn responded to Friday’s loss at Love’s Field by racing out to a 5-1 lead

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Oklahoma Secures Hosting Duties for 2026 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is officially returning to the Lloyd Noble Center. The full bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament will be released on Sunday evening, but Jennie Baranczyk’s Sooners have earned a hosting spot. The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee announced its top 16 teams on Saturday, and OU was included.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

Porter Moser Set to Return to Oklahoma Next Season, per Report

The Porter Moser era will continue another year in Norman. Multiple reports, including that of ESPN’s Pete Thamel, indicate that Oklahoma athletic director

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 14

How Freshman Deacon Schmitt is Getting a Getting Ahead to Start His Oklahoma Career

Deacon Schmitt is hoping to make an immediate impact at Oklahoma. The freshman offensive lineman was one of two signees up front in the 2026 class, but

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Oklahoma’s Tae Davis delivers highlight-reel poster slam

Tae Davis delivered the highlight, but it wasn’t enough for Oklahoma on Friday night. The SEC Tournament Quarterfinal in Nashville saw Oklahoma fall just short in a hard-fought 82-79 loss to No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 14

Garcia Ignites Nine-Run Surge as Sooners Run-Rule Auburn in SEC Opener

The first inning and a half of Southeastern Conference play did not unfold the way Oklahoma Sooners softball envisioned Friday night. But by the time…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 13

Oklahoma Blasts Its Way to Victory in SEC Opener

Oklahoma out-gunned Auburn in a high-scoring SEC opener. The Sooners and the Tigers combined to hit seven home runs at Love’s Field on Friday night, but

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 13

Former Oklahoma DE Commit Chooses Big Ten School Over Sooners

Zane Rowe once planned to be a Sooner, but instead, he’ll play on the West Coast. Rowe, a consensus 4-star edge rusher who previously committed to Oklahoma, pledged with Oregon on Friday, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Damonic Williams News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 13

Why Damonic Williams Believes the 'Sky's the Limit' For Oklahoma's Young Defensive Linemen

Brent Venables laid quite a bit of praise at the feet of backup defensive linemen Nigel Smith II and Trent Wilson during his appearance on the The Oklahoma Breakdown podcast last week.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 13

Oklahoma 'Excited' For SEC Challenge as Auburn Comes to Norman

It’s time for the Sooners to turn the page. Patty Gasso’s team blasted its way through non-conference play, and while a few non-conference mid-week matchups are remaining, Oklahoma is ready to open SEC play with Auburn. No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 13

Oklahoma Opens Up SEC Play With Home Series vs. Texas A&M

This is what the No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners signed up for — big time baseball. They've got that and more with the No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies traveling to Kimrey Family Stadium today for a three-game series between two ranked SEC foes.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Oklahoma clearly has SEC foe in their feelings following big win for the Sooners off the field

The Oklahoma Sooners pulled off one of their biggest recruiting wins in recent memory last week when they added elite tight end prospect Seneca Driver.

Jason Witten News / A to Z Sports / March 9

Jason Witten won't be getting free dinners in Knoxville after Vols fans hear him explain why he joined Oklahoma's coaching staff

Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten will be back on a college football sideline in 2026, but he won't be wearing orange and white. Witten, a former Vols

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / March 3