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Sooners face Tar Heels in season opener in Paris

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Summary

The No. 21 Oklahoma women's basketball team begins its season on Monday against No. 12 North Carolina in Paris, France. This neutral-site game marks the first of five such matchups for the Sooners this season. Star guard Aaliyah Chavez, who started every game last season and led freshmen with 18.4 points per game, is expected to take on a larger leadership role in her sophomore year. Oklahoma's roster features 10 underclassmen, with new senior additions aiming to provide experience for the young squad. Coach Jennie Baranczyk expresses optimism for Chavez's development and the potential of the underclassmen contributing significantly this season.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma women's basketball opens season in Paris on November 1.
•Aaliyah Chavez expected to lead younger squad in Year 2.
•Five neutral-site games scheduled this season for the Sooners.
•10 underclassmen on the roster, including seven sophomores.
•Chavez led freshmen scoring last season with 18.4 points per game.

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5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sooners open season in Paris with expected sophomore leap from Aaliyah Chavez

What they're saying

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Neutral-site, high-profile nonconference matchups are the new norm in college basketball — and the Sooners begin their season with one nearly 5,000 miles away. No. 21 Oklahoma women’s basketball opens the season Monday at 1:30 on ESPN2 against No. 12 North Carolina in the Oui-Play season-opener in Paris, France. It’s one of OU’s five neutral-site games this season and most of those ...
— Yahoo Sports

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