A gutty win for OU over Missouri without Devion Harmon on Saturday evening by a 72-68 count.
As is always the case with OU the game went down to the end with Jalen Hill hitting two clutch free throws to ice the game.
It was a very even game throughout as OU held on to advance to the NCAA second round for the fourth time since 2015. With a win over top ranked Gonzaga the Sooners could make it to a Sweet 16 for the third in that time period.
Austin Reeves led the Sooners with 23 points while Brady Manek addded 19 points.
Elijah Harkless double doubled and contributed 16 much needed points.
Olandis Williams played one of his best games in a while and along with Jalen Hill and Moj Ginbson will be critical if the Sooners want to hang with No. 1 Gonzaga on Monday.
A nice win for these guys who’ve been affected by Covid throughout the season.
This is where it would have been nice to have a 6th or 7th seed because OU is as good as anybody on that side of the draw. Gonzaga will be especially tough without Harmon playing because they’re going to make it tough on Austin Reaves I would think. Gibson has to step up.
Big 12 went 6-1 in the first round with the only casualty being Texas who somehow found a way to lose to Abilene Christian on the big stage after getting that semi-final bye which led to them winning the Big 12 Tourny.
All three teams from Oklahoma are alive in the second round which is extremely cool. Good luck to all three teams.