NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — A surging Oklahoma squad hosts a Tennessee team looking to halt a skid when the Sooners and Lady Volunteers meet in a nonconference women’s basketball showdown Sunday at Lloyd Noble Center. The game, organized by the Southeastern Conference, features Oklahoma (20-6) entering with momentum after a 71-67 road win at Georgia on Thursday. Tennessee (16-9) seeks to rebound from a tough 82-74 home loss to Texas A&M the same afternoon, its third straight defeat. The Sooners are powered by standout guard Aaliyah Chavez, who is coming off a 27-point, five-assist performance against Georgia. Over her last seven games, Chavez is averaging 16.4 points and 4.4 assists, providing consistent offensive leadership for a team that has won six of its last eight. Tennessee will counter with forward Janiah Barker, who has been a bright spot during the team’s recent struggles. Barker exploded for 29 points in the loss to Texas A&M and is averaging 14.6 points over her last eight contests. However, the Lady Vols have faltered against ranked opponents, with recent losses to South Carolina, Texas and Connecticut highlighting a challenging schedule. Oklahoma’s offense, averaging 77.2 points per game, will test a Tennessee defense that has allowed 80.3 points per game during its three-game losing streak. The Sooners have shown resilience in close games, with four of their last six wins coming by single digits. For Tennessee, reversing its fortunes will require more support for Barker. Guard Talaysia Cooper, who had 11 points and four assists against Texas A&M, will need to help shoulder the playmaking load against an active Oklahoma defense. The matchup marks a key opportunity for both teams to bolster their postseason resumes in late February. Oklahoma aims to solidify its standing as a potential high seed, while Tennessee desperately seeks a signature road win to stabilize its season before returning to SEC play. Tip-off is set for Sunday afternoon. Oklahoma visits Arkansas on Thursday, while Tennessee travels to LSU.