Key games at the halfway point of the women’s college basketball season

The GIST: Somebody call Bon Jovi because we’re officially halfway through the women’s hoops season. Let’s give it a shot and check in on the latest key matchups.

No. 7 LSU holds on to defeat No. 13 Oklahoma: After trailing by as many as 24, Oklahoma stormed back within one point in the final two minutes of play before LSU went on to secure a fiery 107–100 victory last night. Sophomore guard Mikaylah Williams led the Tigers with 37 points in a wild game that featured two ejections.

No. 12 Kentucky picks up big SEC win: Sophomore center Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds to lift the Wildcats past a fellow ranked SEC squad, No. 22 Alabama, last night. Kentucky trailed by six points after the first quarter but upped the defensive intensity and held Alabama to just nine points in the second quarter en route to a 65–56 win. What team?!

No. 24 Oklahoma State vs. No. 21 West Virginia — Tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET — ESPN+: The Cowgirls are on a four-game win streak that includes a victory over No. 9 TCU, while West Virginia is coming off an unexpected loss to unranked Arizona. Only time will tell which way these squads trend in this Big 12 battle.

No. 3 Notre Dame vs. Louisville — Sunday at 12 p.m. ET — ESPN2: The Cardinals had a tough 6-5 start to the season, but have settled in since, winning nine of their last ten games. That said, they face quite the test in Notre Dame, who have yet to lose in conference play.

• Louisville freshman guard Tajianna Roberts and her 12.6 points per game will be the one to watch in this one as she looks to prove herself against Notre Dame’s talented backcourt.