No. 21 Oklahoma rides third-quarter surge to victory over No. 12 North Carolina in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Sahara Williams scored 13 of her 22 points in the third quarter to help No. 12 North Carolina and take a 91-79 season-opening victory in Paris on Monday.
In a closely contested game, No. 21 Oklahoma defeated No. 12 North Carolina at Paris on Monday. Led by third-quarter surge, Oklahoma secured a 91-79 victory. Sahara Williams was the standout performer, scoring 13 points in the final quarter and contributing crucial free throws. Freshman LeeLee Bell had a game-high 25 points and six rebounds in her collegiate debut.
North Carolina's Kate Harpring led the Tar Heels with 21 points on 9-of-26 shooting. Both teams had long scoring droughts in the first two quarters before breaking away in the third. Oklahoma's fast break layup by Caya Smith secured the lead in the first half, but North Carolina closed the gap with a three-pointer in the final seconds.
The Sooners will face Morgan State at home next, while North Carolina travels to host No. 1 South Carolina.
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