WICHITA, Kan. – The Oklahoma Sooners, ranked ninth in the nation, secured a commanding 79-49 victory against Wichita State on Tuesday evening, powered by Payton Verhulst’s impressive 16-point performance. Raegan Beers contributed significantly as well, achieving a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Sooners have had a remarkable start to the season, winning each of their first four games by margins of 30 points or more—an unprecedented achievement in the program’s history.

The game was tightly contested in the early stages, with Oklahoma narrowly leading 12-11 late in the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted when Sahara Williams knocked down a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Lexy Keys. Williams then assisted Keys in hitting another three-pointer, initiating a dominant 15-0 run that propelled Oklahoma into the lead as they entered the second quarter.

Despite efforts from Wichita State (2-3), including a layup from Ornella Niankan that narrowed the gap to 50-39 in the third quarter, the Sooners quickly regained their momentum. A pivotal four-point play from Keys catalyzed another scoring spree, and moments later, Zya Vann added her own three-pointer, amplifying the lead to 63-39 and effectively sealing the victory for Oklahoma.

Jayla Murray was the standout for the Shockers, leading her team with 14 points, while teammates Bre’Yon White and Taylor Jameson each contributed 10 points to the effort.

In terms of key takeaways, Oklahoma’s experience playing away from home for the first time this season bodes well for their upcoming challenges against strong opponents like UNLV and No. 25 Louisville in the weeks ahead. Notably, Wichita State had led at halftime during last season’s match against the Sooners, but this game mirrored those dynamics once again.

A critical moment in the contest was Keys’ conversion of the four-point opportunity, which sparked Oklahoma’s decisive stretch that allowed them to pull away.

Statistically, Oklahoma’s bench made a significant impact, scoring 37 points compared to a mere five by the Wichita State bench.

Looking forward, Oklahoma’s next game is on Friday against UNLV, whereas Wichita State is scheduled to face Creighton in the Emerald Coast Classic held in Florida on Monday night.