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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU placed a graduate student instructor on leave after a student filed an illegal discrimination claim following a failing Bible-based essay grade on November 30. University officials said they began a formal review and grade appeals process—while Governor Stitt urged the regents to check the investigation—ensuring no further harm to the student. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The OU football team held its No.8 ranking in the Coaches and AP Polls released on Nov.30 after a 10-2 season that saw the team avoid an upset by LSU. The team will await its College Football Playoff fate — a crucial next step in a hard-fought season. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football added 2027 wide receiver Tra'Von Hall to its team after he chose the Sooners over Auburn, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The 6-foot, 180-pound receiver from Central High School (Tuscaloosa) becomes the ninth commit in a strong recruiting class. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Lane Kiffin resigned from Ole Miss on Sunday to coach LSU, and OU will face two schools with new head coaches in 2026 (Ole Miss will be led by Pete Golding and Florida will hire a new coach) while Kentucky’s coaching future remains unclear. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The Oklahoma City Spark will hold its AUSL expansion and allocation draft tonight to build a team that values teamwork over signing too many former OU players. General Manager Kirk Walker said he will choose players based on skill and character—preparing the team for a future championship. The Oklahoman
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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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2025 Oklahoma New Year's Meeting
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Discounted lodging available — Celebrate the New Year with worship services and community gatherings.
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Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball vs Mississippi Valley Delta Devils
7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup as the Sooners take on the Delta Devils.
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