The Sooners struggled early against the Red Flash, but their crop of newcomers allowed them to pull away and win their season opener comfortably.

The Oklahoma Sooners came away with a huge road win over the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers and here are takeaways from from the victory.

Oklahoma hits the road for a major early-season test, facing No. 21 Gonzaga on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. CT in Spokane, Washington. The game, part of the Bad Boy Mowers Series, will air nationally on ESPN2.

NORMAN, Okla. — Kuol Atak led with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting off the bench, three Sooners scored 16 points, and Oklahoma opened its campaign with a 102-66 rout over St. Francis (Pa.) on Monday night.

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Freshman Aaliyah Chavez scored 16 points with five assists and three steals in her first game for No. 6 Oklahoma, while Raegan Beers powered the Sooners with 29 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-67 season-opening win over Belmont on Monday night at Lloyd Noble Center.

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners start the season at home against the Belmont Bruins. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.

Lane Kiffin and the Rebels will remain in the Top-10 of the AP Top-25 after Saturday's win, significant shakeup in the poll.