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Oklahoma Regroups to Earn Overtime Win vs. Colorado in College Basketball Crown

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Sooners found a way to win their first game in nearly a month. Oklahoma defeated former Big 12 rival Colorado 90-86 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / April 1

Sooners get delayed news that felt inevitable after one big shocking change that happened earlier in the offseason

The Oklahoma Sooners had the No. 1 running back in the 2028 recruiting class in Micah Rhodes, who decided to leave after OU lost RB coach DeMarco Murray to the Kansas City Chiefs The Oklahoma Sooners had a shocking development this offseason that, in a way, hurt them.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

How Oklahoma Freshman DE Jake Kreul's 'Mindset' has Impressed Older Teammates

Defensive end Jake Kreul showed why he was such a highly touted prospect during the first week of spring ball. Kreul is one of the 24 players from the Class of 2026 who signed with Oklahoma in December.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Softball On SI / April 1

OU Softball’s Win Over LSU Sparks Record ESPN Viewership

The top-ranked Southeastern Conference showdown between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Louisiana State Tigers has made viewership history. According to

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma Adjusts Start Time of Friday's Contest Against Kentucky

Oklahoma shifted the schedule for this weekend’s series against Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon. Friday’s contest, which was originally scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / April 1

Sooners vs. Buffaloes: A Different Kind of March Test in Las Vegas

There’s something unusual about this stage. Not the lights—Las Vegas always delivers those. Not the stakes—postseason basketball, regardless of the tournament, always carries urgency.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Why Oklahoma WR Manny Choice’s Role Might Grow in 2026

In just over a year at Oklahoma, Manny Choice has gone from learner to leader. Choice, a wide receiver that signed with OU as part of the Sooners’ 2025 recruiting class, saw his role increase in the back half of last season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

K.J. Kindler Expecting Oklahoma to Rebound on the Vault Heading Into Regionals

There was no hesitation for Oklahoma coach K.J. Kindler picking out the Sooners’ rotation for this weekend’s NCAA Regional in Lexington, Ky. Despite a less-than-stellar performance on the event at the SEC Championships on March 21, Kindler opted to begin her team on the vault.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma Loses Commitment from 5-star Running Back, per Report

After weeks and weeks of recruiting success, the Sooners have suffered their first setback in a while. Class of 2028 running back Micah Rhodes — the No.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma's Jennifer Rocha Already 'Groovin'' in Return to Sooners

Patty Gasso tried not to make too big of a deal about pitching coach Jennifer Rocha’s return to the Oklahoma softball team last weekend. “When she wasn’t there, I felt like something was missing,” Gasso said after Tuesday’s 12-3 win over Wichita State, Rocha’s first home game since returning.

Bangot Dak News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Oklahoma vs Colorado: Prediction, Preview, Odds

While we wait for the Final Four, the Crown Tournament is underway, and tonight, the Oklahoma Sooners will grapple with the Colorado Buffaloes. This is a quarterfinal matchup from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 1

Oklahoma Looks to Prove Committee 'Made a Mistake' at College Basketball Crown

Oklahoma is one of just two SEC teams still playing basketball. The Sooners, who were the first squad left out of the NCAA Tournament’s 68-team field,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Jennifer Rocha 'Really Grateful' to be Back With Oklahoma after Cancer Diagnosis

Jennifer Rocha walked from the dugout to the circle at Love’s Field just like she’d done plenty of times before. This one was different though. The Oklahoma pitching coach made her return to Love’s Field on Tuesday when the Sooners took on Wichita State.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Michael Catalano’s Pitching, Brenden Brock’s Blast Carry Oklahoma to Win No. 20

Brenden Brock must have had a bad taste in his mouth after being swept by the rival Texas Longhorns over the weekend. With two on in the first, Brock crushed a ball to deep left center that never saw the field of play again to help the Sooners go on up on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 3-0.

Softball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Oklahoma Rolls Wichita State in Midweek Contest at Love's Field

Oklahoma’s offense continued to roll in its first home contest following a seven-game road trip. The Sooners plated four runs in the first inning, but

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Oklahoma Sooners keep ‘marching’ on, add an intriguing competitor to help reinforce weakest link at critical position group

Oklahoma Sooners keep ‘marching’ on, add an intriguing competitor to help reinforce weakest link at critical position group The Oklahoma Sooners learned from their past, shore up their offensive line with another strong 2027 commitment The month of March has been kind to the Oklahoma Sooners, as they have reeled in commitment after commitment.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Oklahoma Earns Commitment from Class of 2027 3-star Offensive Lineman

Oklahoma’s 2027 recruiting class already leads the nation, and it is only getting larger. The Sooners earned a pledge from offensive lineman Isaac Coughran on Tuesday, per a report from Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

Eddy Pierre-Louis News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Oklahoma’s Eddy Pierre-Louis Turning Energy Into Leadership, Growing Into His Role

Eddy Pierre-Louis would tell you that he used to fret over the wrong things. That's the trap for any young man whether he walks onto a college campus as a student, an athlete, or some legally confusing combination of both.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 31

Where are Sooners Ranked After Series win vs. LSU?

After a chaotic weekend in college softball, there was fijnally plenty of movement at the top of the college softball polls. The weekend saw long winning streaks from Oklahoma, Texas and UCLA come to an end.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Sooners get terrible news out of spring practice from more than one player expecting a big 2026 season

The Oklahoma Sooners are expected to make a jump in 2026. Last season, they lost in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff. The next season is still a ways away, but the start of their journey back to where they were and beyond is off to a bit of a rough start.

Preview: Oklahoma's Midweek Matchup With Wichita State

After a couple of weeks on the road, Oklahoma is happy to be home. The No. 5 Sooners played seven-straight road games since sweeping Auburn at Love's Field, notching a mid-week win at Memphis, a sweep of Ole Miss and taking two of three games in Baton Rouge against No.

John Mateer News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

How Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle Believes QB John Mateer Can Improve in 2026

The duo of Ben Arbuckle and John Mateer saw mixed results in its first season in Norman. Arbuckle and Mateer, who both came to Oklahoma from Washington

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Who Might Return Kickoffs for Oklahoma in 2026?

In a year where Oklahoma made great leaps in several areas, the Sooners’ kickoff return game never got going in 2025. The Sooners fielded only two kickoffs last year.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 30

Observations from Oklahoma's Fourth Spring Practice

Oklahoma held another spring practice early Monday evening, and local media got a roughly 45-minute window to film and photograph. Here are some observations from the Sooners On SI staff: Elijah Thomas was wearing a boot on his left foot and not participating.