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Norman
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at The Mission (2525 E Lindsey St.) gave away 1,000 turkeys, hams, stuffing and thousands of potatoes during the Harvest Hope turkey drive this week; the nonprofit runs a food pantry to support local families. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys with the Cleveland County Bar Association gathered Wednesday at the University of Oklahoma College of Law to listen as District Judges Thad Balkman and Michael Tupper shared insights on ethics — technology and the challenges of legal practice in the county. The Norman Transcript
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A March of Dimes report found that Oklahoma hospitals lowered the maternal death rate from 29.6 to 27.3 per 100,000 births while mothers and babies still face death rates above the national average and a D grade for an 11% preterm birth rate. Hospitals and health groups are using safety bundles and team birth practices — as seen at their recent summit—to improve care amid challenges like Medicaid cuts and rural maternity care deserts. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former OU pitcher Sam Landry was left unprotected by the Volts on Friday and is set to be available in the AUSL expansion draft on Dec. 1—only the Oklahoma City Spark and Casade will select unprotected players. The Spark, gearing up for its inaugural season next summer, may add the popular star whose jersey led league sales during her rookie season. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football's report shows defensive end R Mason Thomas and defensive back Gentry Williams are doubtful for today's game against Missouri while running back Jovantae Barnes and offensive lineman Heath Ozaeta are out, and Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is now available; the game kicks at 11 a.m. at Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder visited Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz at 9 p.m. Friday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for an NBA Cup group play game, and the Thunder rode a seven-game win streak while Utah tried to rebound after a tough loss. The Oklahoman
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Alcorn State Braves vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling college basketball action between the Braves and Sooners.
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Alara The Label Pop Up Shop
3 PM - 5 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — N/A — Browse the latest collection and get game-day ready in style during the OU game.
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Live Music at NOUN Hotel
9 AM – 10 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant atmosphere during OU home game weekends.
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Wolfpack vs. Sooners Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets required — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run
5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos
7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Stetson Hatters
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets from $4 — Catch the exciting basketball clash between the Sooners and the Hatters.
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