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NORMAN — No. 4 seed Oklahoma (24-7) returns to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive season and will open its March Madness run Friday at 9 p.m. CT, hosting No. 13 seed Idaho (29-5) at Lloyd Noble Center. The game will air on ESPN with Sam Gore (play-by-play) and Tamika Catchings (analyst) on the call.

Fans can also tune in on the Sooner Sports Radio Network (107.7 FM) with Brian Brinkley and Carolyn Baker, or listen in Spanish on Los Sooners Radio (1560 AM) with Danny Gonzales and Eduardo Olivas.

Ranked No. 10 nationally, the Sooners enter postseason play having won seven of their last eight games. Oklahoma earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento 4 Region and will host the first and second rounds for the second consecutive season and eighth time in program history.

One of the nation's most consistent programs, Oklahoma is making its 26th NCAA Tournament appearance and 24th since 2000. Under head coach Jennie Baranczyk, OU has reached the tournament in all five seasons and secured a top-five seed each time, matching the program record set from 2006 to 2010.

FAN INFORMATION

The Lloyd Noble Center will host two games tomorrow with Colorado State and Michigan State tipping off at 6:30 p.m. CT. OU fans can attend the official pregame block party outside of the LNC's east entrance beginning at 6:30.

OU's game will air on ESPN at approximately 9 p.m. and on the Sooner Sports Radio Network.

Tickets remain available through the Oklahoma Ticket Office.

SERIES HISTORY

The Sooners and Vandals have never met, but Oklahoma is 7-3 all-time against teams from the Big Sky Conference.

Idaho enters the game after winning both the regular season and conference tournament in the Big Sky. They've won 18 straight games entering Friday night.

THE FAST BREAK

• Oklahoma is led by All-American Raegan Beers and ESPN's national freshman of the year Aaliyah Chavez. The two were both All-SEC selections with Beers named to the First Team for the second consecutive season and Chavez to the Second Team as a freshman. Beers is a third-team selection to the USBWA All-America Team and was an honorable mention for the Associated Press All-America squad, while both Beers and Chavez earned spots on the WBCA All-America Regional Finalist list.

• The Sooners are averaging a program-record 86.7 points per game, third nationally and ahead of last season's school-record 84.7. Oklahoma's starting five combine for 69.0 points per game, the second-highest total in the country behind South Carolina. OU has set a program record with seven 100-point games and tied the school mark with 12 games of 90 or more. The Sooners lead the nation in pace (79.4) and rank second in second-chance points (17.3), fifth in fast-break points (16.2) and assists (20.0), and sixth in points in the paint (43.2).

• When adjusted for pace, Oklahoma's defense proves as one of the toughest in the country. The Sooners boast a defensive rating of 85.2, 26th nationally, and limit opponents to 35.9% shooting, the 15th-lowest mark in the country. OU also averages 5.0 blocks per game, 18th nationally, and forces 18.0 turnovers per contest. Baranczyk's squad has held all but seven opponents below their season scoring average and has set a program record by limiting nine teams to under 30% shooting.

• Oklahoma is battle-tested, having played 13 games against 12 NCAA Tournament teams, posting six wins in those contests, including a victory over No. 1 overall seed South Carolina. OU owns six Quad 1 wins this season and is 14-7 against top-100 NET teams (Idaho ranks No. 99). The Sooners have also won 30 straight games against unranked opponents dating back to last season and are 18-0 in 2025-26. Additionally, Oklahoma has won 39 straight games against teams in Quadrants 2-4.

UP NEXT

A win sends the Sooners into the NCAA Second Round for the fifth year in a row. They'd face either fifth-seeded Michigan State or 12th-seeded Colorado State, who play before OU on Friday.

Game time and TV designations will be announced on late Friday night or on Saturday for Sunday's second-round games.

Strong winds and dry conditions are fueling wildfire danger across Oklahoma on Sunday, prompting fire warnings, power outages and emergency responses in multiple areas.

This live blog will provide real-time updates on wildfires, emergency responses, power outages and weather-related impacts across Oklahoma.

Updates will include:

Check back frequently as our team and field crews provide updates throughout the afternoon and evening.

Oklahoma’s State Emergency Operations Center shared an update Sunday evening just before 10 p.m. Below are the key takeaways from the news release.

Will Oklahoma receive federal assistance for the wildfires?

State officials said Sunday night that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the 1170 Road Fire near Sayre in Beckham County.

That grant can be used to help reimburse local governments, volunteer fire departments and other first responders for costs associated with responding to the fire. The authorization makes FEMA funding available to reimburse 75 percent of state, local and tribal government eligible firefighting costs for the designated fires.

Which Oklahoma counties reported fire or wind damage Sunday?

State officials sent the following list:

How many people in Oklahoma lost power Sunday?

At the height of the fire activity Sunday, there were more than 25,000 power outages reported statewide, according to state officials.

Currently, there are 8,500 outages remaining. Counties with the highest number of damages are Canadian, Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Cleveland.

ODOT shared the following update at 8:20 p.m. Sunday. Strong winds toppled power poles Sunday afternoon.

All lanes of north and southbound I-35 are closed between Main St. and SH-9E in Norman due to downed power lines. Utility crews estimate repairs to be complete around midnight. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route.

Notice will be sent when lanes reopen.

Sayre Emergency Management shared an update on its Facebook page after Sunday’s wildfires. The department praises the efforts of firefighters, who stopped a wind-swept wildfire from burning houses.

Read the full message below:

“Folks, we definitely dodged a disaster today all due to a quick response by your Sayre Fire Department.

The fire was headed towards town and the houses on Electra north of the school but they got it shut down in this relentless wind before it could reach either one.

They definitely had help as neighboring departments started showing up soon after the page. A HUGE thank you goes out to the Erick, Texola, Sweetwater, Berlin, Cheyenne, Elk City, Canute, Carter and Delhi departments as well as the Beckham County graders. They were instrumental in getting that thing under control.

Be sure and give them a thank you and pat on the back. The Volunteer Departments took time out of their Sunday to save the day and Elk City sent help even with their plate full at home.”

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday evening that SE 29th near S Peebly is closed while crews work to contain a grass fire. About 2 dozen homes have been evacuated.

No one has been hurt. Oklahoma County Sheriff Office drones are up and watching for hot spots.

Authorities say everyone should avoid the area for the next few hours.

Crews from Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, Guthrie, Sooner, Woodcrest, Meridian, and Oklahoma Forestry continue to battle a wildland fire in the area of 234/N. Henney Sunday afternoon.

Edmond Fire Chief Brian Davis told News 9 Sunday afternoon that the call came to his department around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. No one was hurt, and as of Sunday afternoon, no structures have been burned.

No evacuation orders are in place.

You can watch our raw interview with Chief Davis in the video below.

Crews from Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, Guthrie, Sooner, Woodcrest, Meridian, and Oklahoma Forestry continue to battle a wildland fire in the area of 234/N. Henney Sunday afternoon.

Edmond Fire Chief Bryan Davis told News 9 Sunday afternoon that the call came to his department around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. No one was hurt, and as of Sunday afternoon, no structures have been burned.

No evacuation orders are in place.

You can watch our raw interview with Chief Davis in the video below.

News 9 Storm Tracker Tom Pastrano captured video of a wildfire burning Sunday afternoon in Newalla. As of 4:45 p.m., Pastrano said winds are slowing down and firefighters are working to get a handle on the flames.

OG&E crews are on the scene with additional crews on the way to repair downed power lines in the following locations:

OG&E is coordinating with local officials in these areas to repair the lines as safely and quickly as possible. High wind speeds are expected to continue throughout the night. This will impact restoration times as crews must safely extend buckets and equipment in the air.

Across OG&E’s system, about 10,000 customers are without power as of 4:00 p.m. Restoration personnel are actively repairing damage to poles and infrastructure as our control center reroutes power to bring more customers up as quickly and safely as possible. High winds with gusts of up to 65 miles per hour are forecasted to continue into the evening.

Guidance for Customers

ODOT reports at 3:12 p.m. that all lanes of north and southbound I-35 are closed between Main St. and SH-9E in Norman due to a downed power line. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route.

Emergency crews are responding to a new wildfire in southeast Oklahoma County near Harrah.

Fire radio traffic indicates the fire is near SE 29th Street. WAR Day tones have been sent out to alert area fire departments.

Harrah Fire officials report seeing a large column of thick smoke rising near the Kickapoo area, indicating the fire may be spreading quickly.

Crews are working to respond to the scene. More updates will be provided as information becomes available.

OG&E has issued the following statement regarding the downed power lines in Norman:

Crews are on the scene with additional crews on the way to repair a downed power line across I-35, in Norman, between Main and Lindsey. We are coordinating with local officials to repair the line as quickly and safely as possible.

Across OG&E’s system, about 11,500 customers are without power as of 2:30 p.m., and restoration personnel are actively repairing damage to poles and infrastructure as our control center reroute power to bring more customers up as quickly and safely and possible. High winds with gusts of up to 65 miles per hour are forecasted to continue into the evening.

Guidance for Customers

Both northbound and southbound lanes of OK-76 at Water Moccasin Road are closed as crews respond to a large grassfire in the area.

Authorities say OHP is en route to assist Love County fire and law enforcement units as evacuations are underway nearby.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area while emergency crews work the scene.

Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued the following statement in a Facebook post:

We’re closely monitoring the wildfires and high winds throughout Oklahoma. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management - OEM is activated and prepared to support evacuations if needed. Oklahoma Highway Patrol is assisting local sheriffs, and Forestry teams and the Oklahoma National Guard are activated and supporting fire crews. Please follow local guidance and stay safe.

OG&E crews are backlogged due to the numerous reports of downed power lines.

All northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 are closed between Main Street and State Highway 9 East in Norman due to a downed power line.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Officials say another update will be issued once the lanes reopen.

Emergency officials say the wildfire burning north of Sayre is no longer advancing toward the community.

According to Sayre Emergency Management, forward progress of the fire has been stopped and there is currently no threat to the city of Sayre.

Crews are responding to multiple wind-related incidents across the Oklahoma City metro as strong winds continue to fuel wildfire danger and infrastructure problems.

NORMAN – For the 26th time in program history, Oklahoma is headed to the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. The Sooners earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento 4 Region and will host first- and second-round games at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.

The 10th-ranked Sooners will open against Big Sky champion and No. 13 seed Idaho on Friday. The winner advances to face either No. 5 Michigan State or No. 12 seed Colorado State, in Sunday's second-round game at the LNC.

"We're grateful for the chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament and to do it at home in front of Sooner Nation," head coach Jennie Baranczyk said. "This team has grown a lot since November - in how we play together, how we respond to adversity and how we continue to improve every day. Hosting at the LNC is a testament to the work our players have put in all season, and we can't wait to play in front of our fans again."

Oklahoma enters the tournament at 24-7 overall and is led by All-SEC selections Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Chavez. Chavez was named ESPN's National Freshman of the Year and Beers is a finalist for the Wooden Award, given annually to the nation's best player. Powered offensively by the second-highest scoring starting five in the country, OU is on pace to break the school record for scoring offense at 86.7 points per game. On the other end of the floor, the Sooners in the top 30 nationally in defensive rating.

The Sooners have reached the NCAA Tournament in all five seasons under Baranczyk and have earned a top-five seed in each appearance, tying the program record for consecutive tournaments as a top-five seed (2006-10). Lloyd Noble Center will host NCAA Tournament games for the eighth time in program history and for the second consecutive season, marking just the second back-to-back hosting opportunity in school history (2001-02).

Oklahoma has now made 26 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 24 since 2000. The Sooners have advanced to three Final Fours (2002, 2009, 2010) and 11 Sweet 16s, most recently last season.

The 2026 championship marks the fifth tournament featuring a 68-team field. First Four games will be played March 18-19 at four of the top-16 host sites, with first- and second-round games scheduled for March 20-23 on campus sites.

Regional play will be split between two locations. Eight teams will compete at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, while the remaining eight will play at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Regional games will be held March 27-30.

The 2026 Women's Final Four is set for April 3 and 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tickets for games at Lloyd Noble Center are available through the Oklahoma Ticket Office.