Oklahoma Sooner Message Boards - World Sports

Fox Sports: Beers' 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16 Beers' 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16 WOOD-TV: Beers’ 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16 Beers’ 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16 Oklahoma is also known informally by its nickname, "The Sooner State", in reference to the Sooners, American settlers who staked their claims in formerly American Indian-owned lands until the Indian Appropriations Act of 1889 authorized the Land Rush of 1889 opening the land to settlement. Looking to plan a family vacation, weekend getaway, or attend a festival in beautiful Oklahoma? Learn about all the fun things to do in the Sooner State on TravelOK!