No. 7 LSU emerged victorious in a high-scoring encounter with No. 13 Oklahoma, clinching a 107-100 win in an SEC contest riddled with 53 personal fouls, five technical fouls, and two player ejections. The game, which turned into a physical battle, saw LSU forward Sa’Myah Smith and Oklahoma forward Liz Scott ejected early in the first quarter. This was due to a skirmish in the paint that began when Smith shoved Sooner center Beatrice Culliton, prompting Scott to retaliate against Smith.

“Pushing, I guess, is considered fighting,” remarked LSU head coach Kim Mulkey following the game. The incident left a significant impact, as Smith’s absence was keenly felt, with Mulkey adding, “It hurt our team with her not being a part of tonight, because we’re trying to develop her.” Mulkey herself secured a technical foul later in the game, joining Oklahoma head coach Jennie Baranczyk in tempers flaring.

The clash made SEC women’s basketball history, marking the first-ever game where both teams scored over 100 points in regulation. The Tigers were led by sophomore Mikaylah Williams, who delivered a season-high 37 points, helping LSU secure the win after nearly squandering a double-digit lead. Flau’jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow also made substantial contributions with 25 and 21 points, respectively, while Payton Verhulst topped Oklahoma’s scoreboard with 26 points.

This result places Oklahoma at a 4-4 record in SEC play, reflecting the fierce competitiveness of the conference rather than any shortcomings on their part. The high-octane performance from both sides has set a new standard for scoring in the SEC, showcasing the offensive capabilities these teams possess.

Looking ahead, the NCAA will celebrate two WNBA icons with jersey retirement ceremonies this Sunday. No. 2 South Carolina will recognize three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson during their matchup against unranked Auburn. Meanwhile, Iowa will celebrate NCAA all-time leading scorer Caitlin Clark as part of their high-profile game against No. 4 USC. In addition, the weekend will feature a Top 15 clash as Oklahoma hosts No. 12 Kentucky.

Sunday’s NCAA basketball lineup kicks off with South Carolina versus Auburn at 12 PM ET on ESPN, followed by Iowa against USC at 1:30 PM ET on Fox Sports. The action continues with Kentucky facing Oklahoma at 4 PM ET, available on SECN, promising fans an exciting slate of collegiate basketball matchups. Don’t miss out on these thrilling contests as teams vie for supremacy in the NCAA.