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Oklahoma star RB facing rape allegation

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 2: Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes the field before the Oklahoma Sooners play the TCU Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. OU won 41-17. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

NORMAN, Okla. — A woman has filed an emergency order of protection against Oklahoma Sooners star running back Rodney Anderson, according to documents obtained by Channel 2's sister station Fox 23 News.

The woman claims she was raped by Anderson at her apartment a few weeks ago.

The University of Oklahoma sent Fox 23 News the following statement: "We are aware [of the filing] and are gathering information."

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According to ESPN, Anderson, through a statement issued by his attorney, says the allegation is "patently false."

In the protection order filing, the woman said she was drinking at a bar on Nov. 16 when she met Anderson. She said she was planning on going home alone, but Anderson took her home.

The woman said she later recalled incidents she says happened inside her apartment, including forceful contact and biting.

According to the filing, the woman said she tried to get away and put her clothes on, but Anderson followed her and asked what she was doing.

As of Tuesday at 11 a.m., Anderson has not been charged. According to ESPN, a hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

The following statement is provided on behalf of Rodney Anderson attributable to attorney Derek Chance. 
 
"Mr. Anderson first learned of Ms. Thornton's request for a civil protective order late yesterday evening.  Mr. Anderson is shocked and disturbed by Ms.Thornton's claims.  The allegations are patently false.  Mr. Anderson did not, nor would he ever, force himself on any woman. 
 
There are undoubtedly true victims of sexual assault, for whom Mr. Anderson carries a tremendous amount of compassion.  However, there are those accused of sexual assault which they unequivocally did not commit- as is the case for Mr. Anderson.  It is incumbent on our community  to reserve judgment and to treat this allegation on its own merit. We are confident that when authorities have all of the information surrounding this circumstance, Mr. Anderson will be completely exonerated of any wrongdoing, and he looks forward to the conclusion of this investigation so he can focus on his obligations as a student-athlete."

Anderson is Oklahoma's leading rusher this season with 960 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Sooners face Georgia in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.