Oklahoma’s Chavez earns Dawn Staley’s respect with 15 points in OT to stun No. 2 South Carolina
January 22, 2026
Aaliyah Chavez shined in overtime, leading Oklahoma to a stunning 94-82 victory over No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday night. The freshman point guard scored 15 of her 26 points in the extra period. She had struggled in regulation, making only 4 of 14 shots. Encouraged by teammates Raegan Beers and Sahara Williams, Chavez found her rhythm, hitting all five shots in overtime, including four 3-pointers. Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk praised Chavez’s performance, emphasizing the importance of staying focused for future games. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley also acknowledged Chavez’s impressive play.