By Brooke Pryor Staff Writer bpryor@oklahoman.comNORMAN — Backpedaling to a spot just beyond the 3-point arc on the wing, Maddie Manning caught a pass from senior Gabbi Ortiz in rhythm. In one fluid motion, she rose up and fired. As the ball swished through the net, Manning unleashed a vigorous fist pump and the Sooners breathed a collective sigh of relief as their lead increased to 17 with three minutes to play. “That was a big 3,” said Manning, who finished with 16 points in the final home game of her career.Read more on NewsOK.com