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NORMAN, Okla. — Raegan Beers had 25 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Oklahoma dominated the fourth quarter to beat 14th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast 81-58 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The Sooners led 55-48 entering the fourth, then outscored the Eagles 26-10 in the final period. Skylar Vann scored 24 points and Payton Verhulst added 13 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Sooners. Oklahoma advanced to play No. 6 seed Iowa on Monday for a spot in the Sweet 16. Dolly Cairns scored 15 points for the Eagles, who had won 23 straight.
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