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Oklahoma Surges to Beat South Carolina, Advance in SEC Tournament

Oklahoma Surges to Beat South Carolina, Advance in SEC Tournament

A slow start on Wednesday didn’t end the Sooners’ season. Oklahoma overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat South Carolina 86-74 in the first round of the SEC Tournament in Nashville.

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 12

Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas A&M Aggies

After Oklahoma’s first-round win against South Carolina on Wednesday, it will be win or go home again for the Sooners in Round 2 — probably. OU is 18-14 following its 86-74 win over the Gamecocks in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 12

Sooners Rally Past South Carolina 86–74 to Stay Alive in SEC Tournament

The music inside Bridgestone Arena had barely settled Wednesday night when the reality of the moment began to sink in for Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball.…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 12

Sooners Blast Five Homers in 12–1 Run-Rule Win Over Tulsa Ahead of SEC Debut

The final tune-up before conference play looked exactly the way the Oklahoma Sooners hoped it would. Oklahoma flexed its overwhelming offensive power Wednesday night at…

Ella Parker Homers Twice as Oklahoma Run-Rules Tulsa in Final Tuneup Before SEC Play

Ella Parker Homers Twice as Oklahoma Run-Rules Tulsa in Final Tuneup Before SEC Play

NORMAN — Ella Parker homered twice, her fourth multi-home run game of the season, to lift Oklahoma over Tulsa 12-1 in five innings Wednesday at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11
Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez Named ESPN National Freshman of the Year

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez Named ESPN National Freshman of the Year

Turns out the SEC coaches just got it wrong. Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez wasn't named the league's Freshman of the Year last week, but this week was named national Freshman of the Year by ESPN.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11

Oklahoma Notches 15th Win in Appetizer Midweek Matchup Before SEC Play

The winds came sweeping down the plain in furious gusts. So did the No. 9-ranked Oklahoma Sooners and their aggressive base running, who won 6-1 in their midweek duel with UT-Arlington.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11
How Oklahoma’s Persistence Brought Edge Rusher Jake Kreul to Norman

How Oklahoma’s Persistence Brought Edge Rusher Jake Kreul to Norman

Just about every major college football program offered Jake Kreul, but Oklahoma’s defensive-mindedness and persistence brought him to Norman. Kreul, a blue-chip edge rusher in the Class of 2026, signed with OU in December.  The Sooners offered Kreul on Nov.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 11

Inside the Numbers: Historic Power, Freshman Firepower Fuel Sooners Ahead of Tulsa

The final non-conference game, before the start of SEC play, often serves as a quiet checkpoint. That is not the case for Oklahoma. When the…

College Basketball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11
Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Preview: Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Oklahoma will have the chance on Wednesday to make amends for arguably its worst loss of the 2025-26 season. The Sooners, seeded No. 11 in the SEC Tournament, will open the conference tourney against 14-seed South Carolina.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 11

Oklahoma Ready for Final Non-Conference Tune-Up Before SEC Play Arrives in Norman

The Sooners are ready for SEC play, but Oklahoma has one last non-conference test before turning its sights on Auburn.  No. 6 OU hosts Tulsa at Love’s Field, which will provide Patty Gasso’s pitching staff another chance to build confidence.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 10

Sooners Enter SEC Tournament With Momentum — and No Margin for Error

When the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off tomorrow in Nashville, the Oklahoma Sooners will walk into Bridgestone Arena carrying something that felt impossible just…

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

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

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

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Oklahoma 'Still Working' to Get 'Special' Owen Heinecke Back for 2026 Season

Jim Nagy hasn’t given up hope on getting Owen Heinecke back in Norman next year.  The OU football general manager said the Sooners were still exploring options to get the linebacker a final year of eligibility.  “We're still working through some of that.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Why GM Jim Nagy is Excited About the Oklahoma Offense in 2026

With 2027 recruiting (and beyond) on such a hot streak in Norman, it's easy to forget that the Oklahoma Sooners head into 2026 with high expectations. That's typical for programs who have dipped their toe in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 9

Abby Dayton Provides Oklahoma Surprise Third-Base Option After Nelly McEnroe-Marinas Injury

 During the lineup introductions before Saturday’s weekend opener against Abilene Christian, Nelly McEnroe-Marinas was first up on the baseline. The Sooners’

Brent Venables News / A to Z Sports / March 9
Sooners' recent commit just gave fans an inside look at how his commitment went and a version of Brent Venables we don't see often

Sooners' recent commit just gave fans an inside look at how his commitment went and a version of Brent Venables we don't see often

The Oklahoma Sooners have secured four-star safety Jaylen Scott for their 2027 recruiting class, further helping them maintain their status as the No. 1 class in the country.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8
Recapping Oklahoma’s Sensational ‘Future Freaks’ Recruiting Weekend

Recapping Oklahoma’s Sensational ‘Future Freaks’ Recruiting Weekend

Oklahoma just had arguably its best week ever on the recruiting trail. With the Sooners hosting their annual “Future Freaks” junior day event in Norman,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Oklahoma Gets Back to Blowout Ways with Run-Rule win Over Abilene Christian

 After Oklahoma's bats were mostly dormant in their first game Sunday, the Sooners heated them back up in their weekend finale. The sixth-ranked Sooners hit three home runs and got back on the run-rule track with a 9-0, five-ining win over Abilene Christian in front of a crowd of 3,754 at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8

Alec Blair's Big Day Helps Oklahoma Sweep Santa Clara

An up-and-down afternoon from the mound couldn't stop the home team from winning the day. The No. 12-ranked Oklahoma Sooners defeated Santa Clara 8-6 to sweep the series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / March 8

Sooners Survive Chaos in Austin, Outlast Texas 88–85 in Overtime

The box score will record it as an overtime win. The standings will simply mark it as another late-season victory. But for the players inside…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 8
Oklahoma Bashes Home Run No. 100, But Has to Squeak Out a Close Win Over Louisiana

Oklahoma Bashes Home Run No. 100, But Has to Squeak Out a Close Win Over Louisiana

Oklahoma’s offense made history on Sunday, but the Sooners had to work to notch a second victory over Louisiana at Love’s Field.  Ella Parker’s third-inning

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / March 5
Sooners predicted to land another blue-chip player to keep the recruiting momentum rolling

Sooners predicted to land another blue-chip player to keep the recruiting momentum rolling

The Oklahoma Sooners hold the No. 3 recruiting class for 2027 and could finish with the top class at next year’s National Signing Day. More recruits will join, as the Sooners are targeting another four-star safety, Jaylen Scott.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Yardbarker / March 3
Son of 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten announces CFB commitment

Five-star LB Cooper Witten, son of 11-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten, announces CFB commitment

The younger Witten, Cooper, is ranked as the No. 2 linebacker in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. 

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