Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63
National News
Sat, Mar 18, 2023 8:01 PM
By JOE REEDY, AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aubrey Joens and Taylor Robertson each scored 14 points and fifth-seeded Oklahoma took control in the third quarter to defeat No. 12 seed Portland 85-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Madi Williams added 13 points for the Sooners, who will face No. 4 seed UCLA in Monday’s second round. The winner will advance to the Greenville 1 regional. Alex Fowler led Portland with 18 points while Emme Shearer and Lucy Cochrane had 12 apiece.