Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
Good morning, Norman.
The 2025 Oklahoma high school cross country state meets for Classes 6A and 5A were held Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School—Deer Creek won the boys meet, Edmond Memorial led the 6A girls, and Bishop Kelley topped the 5A girls as results were updated.
On Sept. 12, 2015, Baker Mayfield led the Sooners to a double‐overtime comeback win against Tennessee—overcoming a 17-3 deficit—with crucial touchdown drives in the final quarter.
This memorable game helped launch his rise to football stardom, paving the way for playoff bids and a Heisman Trophy run.
At the OU game against Tennessee, R Mason Thomas returned a fumble for a 71-yard touchdown — the longest in school history.
Although he spent time in the injury tent and was helped off the field, he is now walking on the sideline.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said yesterday in Knoxville that he upgraded his Hulu subscription for live ESPN coverage to replace the Disney channels pulled from YouTube TV—he urged fans to make a similar switch as both sides work to restore SEC football access.
Oklahoma native Jordan Baker, a Shawnee resident, served as home plate umpire for Game 7 of the World Series held on November 1 in Toronto between the Blue Jays and Dodgers.
He was an alternate in Game 6 — adding to his extensive postseason experience from several League Championship and Wild Card series.
Coach Brent Venables praised the team’s toughness after their 33-27 win at Tennessee on November 1, highlighting Tate Sandell’s record-setting four-field-goal night and key defensive plays that helped the Sooners overcome early setbacks; the team enters a bye week as it prepares to face Alabama on November 15.
Belmont Bruins at Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team as they face off against the Belmont Bruins.
University Sing 2025 - Thursday
7-8 p.m. — Reynolds Performing Arts Center — $22.49 — Enjoy a captivating night of performances at this all-ages event.
OKiCON 2025
2:00 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — $65.92 — Experience three days of Japanese art, music, and culture at this vibrant anime convention.
Ram Run at Ruby Grant Park
9-11 a.m. — Ruby Grant Park Playground — Cost varies — Enjoy a 5K and fun run benefitting Victory Family School with shirts, medals, and a finish line celebration.
Peggy Johnson - Depot Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Depot — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic music in an intimate setting featuring renowned artists.
Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City Roos
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Kansas City in a fun Hoops for Troops event.
Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities, food, and diverse performances leading up to the tree lighting.
Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs East Texas A&M
6-7:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night with an exciting basketball showdown.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Takeover — Enjoy a night of college basketball with affordable snacks and drinks.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Missouri Tigers Football
11 AM – 1 PM — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football matchup between the Sooners and Tigers.
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