The Oklahoma Sooners came away with a dominant victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Monday afternoon. The 34-point win was the second-largest in program history and the largest margin of victory since 1995. Against her alma mater, head coach Jennie Baranczyk pressed all the right buttons for the Sooners, leading them to an emphatic statement win over one of the better programs in the nation.
Despite falling behind in the early going, the Sooners used a 16-1 run to completely take control of the game and never looked back. Sahara Williams layup with just over three minutes left in the first quarter gave the Sooners a 12-10 lead and they would lead for the remainder of the game.
Despite shooting just 11% from three, Oklahoma used their massive rebounding edge to pull out to an 11-point halftime lead. Oklahoma then put together a fantastic third quarter to all but seal the victory, outscoring the Hawkeyes by 14 points to lead by 25 going into the fourth quarter. The Sooners were so locked in during the final frame that they nearly led by 40 points over a team that's been to the final four in recent years.
It was a statement win for the Sooners as they move on to the Sweet 16, and here's how social media reacted to the win.
Pay that Woman her Money
First line item for the OU Board of Regents this summer needs to be a hefty raise for Jennie Baranczyk.
— John Williams (@john9williams) March 24, 2025
Quite the Glow Up for OU Women's Hoops
Four years ago, in Jennie Baranczyk's first season at OU, her team got blown out in Norman in the Round of 32.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) March 24, 2025
Now four years later, she's finally reached the Sweet 16.
On a special day for Baranczyk and OU women's basketball program: https://t.co/WzbpVmqt3Ypic.twitter.com/NFlLZhMjJd
Fans Approve
— Scissorhands (@ScissorhandsOKC) March 24, 2025
Jennie B. is Special
Don’t take her for granted, folks. Jennie Baranczyk has a chance to make this thing REALLY special in Norman. 📈
— Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) March 24, 2025
An Epic Beatdown
Oklahoma put the “ow” in Iowa.
— Tierani (@tierani_kristen) March 24, 2025
Boomer!☝🏽 https://t.co/BVmlsuIrIv
Raegan Beers is Oklahoma Tough
Raegan Beers is an absolute warrior.
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) March 24, 2025
Dominant Performance
No. 3-seed Oklahoma (27-7) dominates No. 6-seed Iowa 96-62 to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16
— Josh Callaway (@JoshMCallaway) March 24, 2025
First Sweet 16 appearance for OU since 2013 - the masterclass program renaissance from Jennie Baranczyk continues
UConn/South Dakota St winner next on Saturday in Spokane#Sooners
OUr Coach Dresses better than Your Coach
Jennie Baranczyk rocking an absolutely electric jacket.
— Ryan Chapman (@_RyanChapman) March 24, 2025
Big game vibes. Great student turnout for a Monday 3pm tip
Let’s dance, part 2 pic.twitter.com/KWnlo0JdLk
Time to Show Up and Show Out
Let me be the first to tweet…If you like watching this @OU_WBBall be successful you better begin showing support in both attendance & NIL !!! Also better hope that Joe C…gives her a lifetime contract! She’s Got The Program Running Like A Well Oiled Machine! #BoomerSoonerpic.twitter.com/4qqpxDMyfz
— Kendal Eschbach (@KendalEschbach) March 24, 2025
Present and Future
The Vann sisters, Skylar and Zya, combined for 27 points in Oklahoma's 96-62 win over Iowa, sending the Sooners to the Sweet 16. pic.twitter.com/ITRpgY6Zxb
— The Athletic WBB (@TheAthleticWBB) March 24, 2025
Big Team Win
Whole squad was eating 😤#MarchMadness x @OU_WBBallpic.twitter.com/2iabbZbTui
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) March 24, 2025
Big Day for the Native Iowans
Poetic. @AubreyJoens // @sahara_w32pic.twitter.com/wHRXBdfaN9
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) March 24, 2025
Shout Out Sooner Nation
Today's attendance at the Lloyd Noble Center: 8,138.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) March 24, 2025
Well done, #Sooners.
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Social media reacts to Oklahoma's dominant win over Iowa
