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Reaching 67 points is creating a ‘6-7’ frenzy at college basketball games across the country

Saturday, November 15 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time at home, possibly more often than please and thank you.Getting an earful of it at a women’s basketball game, well, that was new for the mother of three.Baranczyk and the sixth-ranked Sooners became the latest college team to... Read More.

Raegan Beers scores 20 points to lead No. 6 OU to an 89-61 win over North Alabama

Saturday, November 15 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 6 Oklahoma overcame a slow start to beat North Alabama 89-61 on Friday morning as hundreds of students on a field trip screamed their approval.Beers made six of 11 shots, most from close range, and all... Read More.

Sooners fall 83-68 to No. 21 Gonzaga

Sunday, November 9 by The Associated Press

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Tyon Grant-Foster added 14 points, and No. 21 Gonzaga beat Oklahoma 83-68 on Saturday night in the Bad Boy Mowers Series at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.Jalen Warley and Braden Huff each scored 13 points for Gonzaga (2-0) and the duo combined... Read More.

Mateer runs for decisive TD, leads No. 18 OU over No. 14 Tennessee 33-27

Sunday, November 2 by The Associated Press

By AL LESAR Associated PressKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Mateer threw for 159 yards and ran for 80 yards, including a clinching touchdown with less than two minutes to play to lead No. 18 Oklahoma to a 33-27 win over No. 14 Tennessee on Saturday night.The Sooners (7-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) capitalized on three... Read More.

QB John Mateer still finding groove after hand injury as OU falls to No. 8 Mississippi

Sunday, October 26 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer hasn’t been the same since having surgery on his right hand.The Washington State transfer got off to a hot start this season, creating buzz and being mentioned as a Heisman contender. He was injured against Auburn and played through it, even... Read More.

OU installing padding on walls around field, weeks after scary injury

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma is installing padding around Owen Field after receiver Keontez Lewis ran headfirst into a brick wall three weeks ago.A school spokesman confirmed padding will be added to both end-zone walls and the sideline walls outside the team bench areas in time for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and... Read More.

OU’s top-ranked defense faces Ole Miss’ high-powered offense in SEC showdown

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup.Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned... Read More.

No. 14 OU, Mateer get back on track with a 26-7 win over South Carolina

Sunday, October 19 by The Associated Press

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It was a long, disappointing week for Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, the Washington State transfer who shouldered much of the blame for the Sooners' 23-6 defeat at Texas last week.Mateer and the 14th-ranked Sooners' defense made sure to put that loss behind them in a 26-7... Read More.

Sooner QB Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury

Sunday, October 12 by The Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — John Mateer threw for 202 yards with three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma in a 23-6 loss to Red River rival Texas on Saturday, only 17 days after having surgery on his throwing hand.Mateer completed 20 of 38 passes and said he felt fine... Read More.

QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for game against Texas

Saturday, October 11 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer(AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners' game on Saturday against Texas.Mateer injured his right hand during a 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. The change from questionable was listed Thursday on the Southeastern Conference availability report.Mateer led the sixth-ranked... Read More.

No. 5 OU rolls past Kent State 44-0, QB Hawkins produces 4 TDs filling in for Mateer

Sunday, October 5 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma backup Michael Hawkins Jr. passed for three touchdowns and ran for another, and the fifth-ranked Sooners rolled past Kent State 44-0 on Saturday.Hawkins led the Sooners (5-0) to points on their first five possessions. He passed for 162 yards and ran for 33 as... Read More.

SEC Officiating acknowledges critical blunder in OU win over Auburn

Sunday, September 21 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma got away with one on a second-quarter touchdown against Auburn on Saturday.Before Isaiah Sategna’s 24-yard touchdown catch from John Mateer, he appeared to be running off the field. Instead, he stopped, ran a pattern and ended up wide open for the score. It was... Read More.