NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — The Oklahoma women’s basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and a dominant performance inside to defeat Missouri-Kansas City 89-61 on Wednesday night at Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners improved to 2-1, while the Kangaroos fell to 1-2.

Oklahoma built a double-digit lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. The Sooners’ defense held UMKC to just seven points in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma scored 40 points in the paint and forced 23 points off turnovers. An announced crowd of 4,049 watched the home opener.