
Oklahoma Sooners
(-17.5)

Texas A&M Aggies
(+17.5)
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Preview
Oklahoma Set for SEC Showdown at Texas A&M COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Oklahoma women’s basketball team, boasting one of the nation’s top records, opens its Southeastern Conference schedule on the road Thursday against a Texas A&M squad looking to prove its mettle. The Sooners (12-1) enter Reed Arena riding a seven-game win streak, their offense averaging a staggering 99.2 points per game during that stretch. Their most recent outing was a 126-54 demolition of North Carolina Central on Dec. 22, where Zya Vann posted a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Vann has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in four of her last five games. She anchors a potent lineup that includes standouts Aaliyah Chavez and Raegan Beers, who also recorded a double-double in the last contest. The Aggies (7-2) have been strong at home, with their only blemish a 63-45 loss to West Virginia on Dec. 14. They responded with a 93-60 victory over Prairie View, powered by a dominant 17-point, 19-rebound performance from forward Fatmata Janneh. Janneh’s interior presence will be critical against Oklahoma’s high-scoring attack. Texas A&M’s defense, which had held opponents to 60.6 points per game prior to the West Virginia loss, faces its toughest test of the season. This marks the conference opener for both teams. Oklahoma’s lone loss came against a ranked Oregon squad in November, while Texas A&M’s defeats are against West Virginia and Texas-Arlington. The matchup is the first of a home-and-home series this season, with the Aggies scheduled to visit Norman on Jan. 29. Tip-off is set for Thursday at Reed Arena. Oklahoma’s high-octane offense against Texas A&M’s defensive resolve will provide an early measuring stick for both teams in SEC play.