Oklahoma women's basketball: Former Sapulpa star Alyssia Brewer helps UCLA stun No. 11-ranked Oklahoma

The two-time Oklahoman Super 5 selection — and 2007-08 Oklahoman Player of the Year — from Sapulpa had 15 points and a game-high 16 rebounds to counter a solid 3-point attack by the Sooners' Aaryn Ellenberg.

Brewer, who played high school basketball at Sapulpa, spent three seasons at Tennessee under legendary coach Pat Summitt. She transferred to UCLA for her senior season and has helped the unranked Bruins to a 2-0 start.

Every bit of Brewer's points, boards and physicality were needed. While UCLA punished the Sooners inside, Ellenburg was hot from 3-point territory, hitting 7 of 9 attempts. Six of Ellenburg's treys were in the first half, but the Bruins still managed to lead 37-36 at halftime.

“Had Aaryn not shot (six) threes, we would have been down by 40,” OU senior Whitney Hand said. “Then she cooled off, and it took her transition away, so we obviously couldn't score.”

Ellenburg sinking just one 3-pointer in the second half, coupled with the Sooners losing on offensive rebounds, ultimately led to OU's demise in its home opener.

Brewer and Atonye Nyingifa each had seven rebounds on the Sooners' end. For the game, OU was out-rebounded 56-34.