No. 14 Oklahoma dismantled San Jose State 98-44 on Tuesday night in Norman, showcasing a balanced offensive attack led by Brooklyn Stewart and a dominant interior presence from freshman LeeLee Bell. Stewart anchored the Sooners’ (3-0) offense with 20 points on 9-of-19 shooting and eight rebounds, while Bell recorded her second consecutive double-double, tallying 14 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocked shots. The Sooners established control early, with Caya Smith scoring the first five points of an 8-0 run to erase San Jose State’s initial 6-5 lead, ensuring Oklahoma never trailed again after the opening minutes.
Sooners dominate early as Bell records second double-double in three games
The Sooners’ depth proved decisive as they extended their lead to 50-23 at halftime, driven by efficient shooting from the perimeter and consistent scoring from the bench. Caya Smith finished with 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting, including two three-pointers, while Keziah Lofton contributed 14 points, including 12 by the half. Reserves Sa’Myah Smith and Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu each added 11 points, with Smith hitting two three-pointers in the first quarter to help push the lead to 24-10. This broad distribution of scoring allowed Oklahoma to maintain a high tempo and prevent the Spartans from finding any sustained rhythm.
San Jose State (0-2) struggled to contain the Sooners’ versatility, with Adlee Blacklock leading the effort with 11 points and six rebounds, while reserve Eve Blagrove added nine. Despite an early spark from Blacklock and Maleyni Tolliver, the Spartans could not overcome Oklahoma’s defensive intensity and offensive efficiency. The lopsided result underscores Oklahoma’s status as a top-15 contender, highlighting their ability to control the pace of play and exploit mismatches through both perimeter shooting and interior dominance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
