UCLA and Oklahoma Set for High-Stakes Women’s Basketball Showdown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The No. 3-ranked UCLA Bruins will face off against the No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Monday, November 10, in a highly anticipated women’s basketball matchup. The game will take place at Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, and is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. PT.

The Bruins are coming off a strong start to their season, having defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 77-53 on November 3 and UC Santa Barbara 87-50 on November 6. UCLA aims to maintain their momentum against a formidable Sooners squad that opened their season with an 84-67 victory over Belmont.

According to UCLA head coach Cori Close, “This is a significant early season challenge for us, and we’re excited to test our skills against a top-tier opponent.”

The Sooners have had success under head coach Jennie Baranczyk, with a record of 27-5 when they have at least five days of rest, which is the case for their upcoming game. Oklahoma’s roster includes preseason All-SEC selections Raegan Beers and Payton Verhulst.

The last time these teams met was during the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, where UCLA emerged victorious with a standout performance from Charisma Osborne, who scored 36 points, marking a school record for the most points scored in a postseason game.

Fans can watch the game live on FS1, with coverage provided by Elise Woodward and Kim Adams. The match is anticipated to showcase key players, including UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers, both of whom contend for this year’s Lisa Leslie Award.

For ticket information, fans can visit the Golden 1 Center’s website. This match not only holds implications for both teams’ rankings but also serves as an early indicator of their potential successes as they navigate their respective seasons.

For Oklahoma, a win against UCLA would be pivotal, marking their first top-five victory since defeating No. 3 Texas in February 2024. Meanwhile, UCLA looks to capitalize on their favorable start and strengthen their position as a leading contender for the NCAA Tournament.