Oklahoma center John Hugley is out indefinitely after undergoing meniscus surgery, with Coach Porter Moser not ruling out a return this season and describing the situation as "day by day". Meanwhile, guard Rivaldo Soares, recovering from an ankle injury and described as "tougher than nails", participated in pregame shootaround and was in uniform ahead of the Bedlam rematch against Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Despite his recent injury, Soares's participation indicates a potential boost for the Sooners, who are navigating a challenging period without one of their key players. The game is crucial as it impacts Oklahoma's standing in the conference, with the team having previously secured a significant victory over Oklahoma State in Norman, contributing to their 14-2 record and top position in the conference standings.
Under-12 timeout in the first half of Bedlam. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State tied at 16-16 with 11:08 to play. All of OU's points have come in the paint today. All but four points in the game have been scored in the paint (a Brandon Garrison baseline jumper, plus two OSU FTs)
Oklahoma trails Oklahoma State, 10-8, at the under-16 timeout with 14:08 left in the first half in Stillwater. Jalon Moore already with four points and six rebounds in six minutes of play for the Sooners.
Looks like Rivaldo Soares will check into the game after this timeout. The Sooners' guard is set to make his first appearance since Feb. 13 ay Baylor. Oklahoma trails OSU 10-8 at the 14:08 mark of the first half.
The Sooners just *smoked* Oklahoma State in Norman in the final regular season meeting of the Big 12 Bedlam rivalry. Another good week for Jennie Baranczyk and Co. No. 23 Oklahoma is 14-2 and sits atop the conference standings with two regular season games to play. https://t.co/OSBmOJGSFM
Complete dominance from @OU_WBBall! 1 Bedlam win down, 1 to go. Let’s go @OU_MBBall! #Boomer
Rivaldo Soares (ankle) is in uniform minutes before tip off here in Stillwater. Curious how much they'll test that ankle, but that's a big boost for Porter Moser and the Sooners' bench scoring.
Usual lineup for Oklahoma today in Bedlam. We'll see if Rivaldo Soares (ankle) is able to give it a go off the bench for the Sooners. Tip-off coming up at approximately 3 p.m. on ESPN2 https://t.co/PHJZUkC2qn
Sooners guard Rivaldo Soares (ankle) is taking part in shootaround pregame here in Stillwater. He did the same last Saturday before spending the game on the bench in a walking boot. Let's see how things develop today - Oklahoma could really use his energy and scoring. https://t.co/ggA4tNazdz
Thought Porter’s comments on John Hugley last week were telling of something significant. We’ll see if he can get back on the floor this season. Tough road ahead gets tougher as the Sooners proceed without one of their key big men. https://t.co/Z03Kd8Zke0
Oklahoma center John Hugley out indefinitely after meniscus surgery, but Porter Moser not closing the door on a return this season. Meanwhile, Rivaldo Soares is day-to-day with an ankle injury ahead of Saturday's Bedlam rematch in Stillwater https://t.co/QWDCO7Oqa2 https://t.co/DnhT39aarh
"John, went ahead got the surgery on his meniscus. Definitely out... We’re keeping the door open that he’ll return. "Waldo is going to be day-by-day. We just don’t know yet. He’s tougher than nails. Every day it gets a little bit better." - #OU HC Porter Moser on Hugley/Soares https://t.co/ZXFz7lCsp3
Oklahoma coach Porter Moser says Rivaldo Soares is "day by day" with his ankle injury but doing better. John Hugley IV had a procedure on his meniscus, but they're not ruling out a return this season.