Preview: Oklahoma Faces Vanderbilt in SEC Showdown NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — A top-tier Southeastern Conference women’s basketball clash is set for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, as the Oklahoma Sooners visit the Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium. Vanderbilt (22-2, 10-2 SEC) enters as one of the nation’s hottest teams, having won 10 of its last 11 games. The Commodores’ high-powered offense is led by guard Mikayla Blakes, who is averaging 32.3 points over her last three contests. She erupted for 37 points in a dramatic 84-83 road win at Kentucky last Thursday. Blakes is supported by a balanced attack featuring Aubrey Galvan and Sacha Washington. Oklahoma (17-5, 8-4) aims to rebound from a 78-70 loss at Texas on Feb. 1. The Sooners boast a potent offense of their own, having scored 85 or more points in three of their last five games. Guard Payton Verhulst has been a consistent force, averaging 16.2 points over that stretch, including a 19-point performance in an overtime win over then-South Carolina on Jan. 22. Forward Raegan Beers provides a strong interior presence, coming off a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds) in the loss to Texas. This matchup pits Oklahoma’s offensive efficiency against a Vanderbilt squad that has proven resilient in close games. The Commodores’ two losses this season came on the road against ranked opponents Mississippi and South Carolina. Oklahoma has shown it can compete with the league’s best, but its recent road form includes losses at Texas and Kentucky. Memorial Gymnasium has been a fortress for Vanderbilt, which is 12-0 at home this season. Oklahoma is 6-3 in true road games. The game is a critical juncture for both teams’ SEC title aspirations. A Vanderbilt win would solidify its hold on the conference’s top tier, while an Oklahoma victory would announce the Sooners as a legitimate championship contender. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be televised on the SEC Network.