Ross’ Run Boosts Oklahoma

Rosalind Ross scored 24 points, including eight consecutive in Oklahoma’s game-turning run, and the third-ranked Sooners beat No. 12 Baylor, 82-73, on Saturday in Waco, Texas, to extend their Big 12 Conference winning streak to 18 games.

Ross led a 20-6 run after Oklahoma (14-1, 4-0) trailed, 61-52. She made an inside basket and consecutive three-pointers to ignite the run.

Caton Hill finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and LaNeishea Caufield had 23 points for Oklahoma. Lambert led Baylor (13-2, 1-2) with 26 points.

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