Red Panda to perform at halftime of Oklahoma men's basketball game

Red Panda, one of the most famous halftime performers in the world, will be at an OU game.

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The Sooners and Longhorns playing basketball will not be the only show fans at Lloyd Noble Center will get on Wednesday night.

Oklahoma announced on Tuesday that Rong "Krystal" Niu, famously known as her stage name, Red Panda, will perform at halftime of the Red River Rivalry men's basketball game. The Sooners will host Texas at 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday night in Norman.

Red Panda is one of the most well-known halftime performers in the world. She's most famous for performing during halftime of NBA games since the 1990s, including multiple NBA Finals games. She also performs at college basketball games often and competed on America's Got Talent.

Red Panda's act is considered acrobatic. Her most famous performance is balancing 16 ceramic bowls on her head while riding a unicycle.

Sooner Nation, including those covering the game for numerous outlets, were pumped to get the opportunity to watch Red Panda perform in-person on Wednesday night.

As for the actual basketball game, both teams are still looking for their first conference wins in their first seasons in the SEC. The Sooners are on a three-game losing streak to start SEC play after beginning the season at 13-0.

The Longhorns are 11-5 and also on a three-game losing streak.

The late night game will be televised on SEC Network, but Red Panda's performance likely won't be included on the broadcast. Those wanting to watch both the Red River Rivalry and Red Panda will need to be at Lloyd Noble Center on Wednesday night.

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