COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — Oklahoma survived a late surge to defeat Missouri 84-78 in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Mizzou Arena.

The Sooners built a 67-50 lead through three quarters, powered by a 27-point third period, before the Tigers mounted a 28-point fourth-quarter rally. Missouri’s Shannon Dowell scored a game-high 33 points. Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers countered with 23 points and Aaliyah Chavez added 18.

Oklahoma (23-6) dominated the offensive glass 20-6 to secure the win despite both teams recording six assists and six steals. Missouri fell to 16-15. Attendance was 3,586.