December 4, 2024
Oklahoma’s women’s basketball team defeated Louisville 78-72 in their SEC/ACC Challenge game on December 4, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The Sooners, ranked 11th, came back from a 17-point deficit to win, led by Payton Verhulst’s 21 points, including two free throws with 2:21 remaining in the fourth quarter that gave Oklahoma its first lead since the game was 14-13. Louisville’s Olivia Cochran scored a season-high 17 points with 9 rebounds and 2 assists, while Merissah Russell added 14 points. The Cardinals had a strong start, leading 41-24 in the second quarter, but Oklahoma rallied in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The victory marked Jennie Baranczyk’s 12th top-25 win as Oklahoma’s head coach.
Oklahoma’s next game is against Alabama State on December 8, while Louisville will face No. 2 UConn in the Champions Classic on December 7 in Brooklyn, NY.
Roscelle Griffin, a talented photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee, excelled as a women’s basketball player at the University of Louisville. Her passion for photography, ignited by her grandmother’s gift of a Polaroid camera, now drives her to capture moments that transport viewers into a world of boldness and excitement. Roscelle’s media company, 502 Media Now, specializes in sports videography and photography, showcasing the dynamic world of sports while also excelling in real estate, headshots, weddings, and events.
