Dales made 9-of-17 shots, a pair of 3-pointers and 8-of-10 free throws as the Sooners (11-4, 3-1 Big 12) posted their seventh win in eight games. She also grabbed four rebounds and handed out eight assists as Oklahoma broke out to a 51-40 halftime lead and held off a second-half rally by the Bears (13-2, 2-2).

Caton Hill scored 18 points and LaNeishea Caufield added 11 for Oklahoma, which shot 54 percent (30-of-56) and held a 39-32 rebounding advantage. The Sooners overcame 24 turnovers while the Bears gave the ball away just nine times.

Sheila Lambert scored 30 points and Danielle Crockrom added 28 for Baylor, which shot 45 percent (34-of-75) and was outscored, 23-17, at the line.