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Xzayvier Brown’s 23 points lead OU over Ole Miss, 86-70 in SEC opener

Sunday, January 4 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 23 points while Tae Davis and Nijel Pack each added 15 for Oklahoma in an 86-70 win over Mississippi on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.Brown shot 8 of 11 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range for the Sooners (11-3.)... Read More.

OSU falls 102-80 to No. 15 Texas Tech

Sunday, January 4 by The Associated Press

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 39th career double-double, Christian Anderson had 19 points and a career-high 13 assists, and No. 15 Texas Tech beat Oklahoma State 102-80 on Saturday.The Red Raiders (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) never trailed after the game's opening minute.LeJuan Watts finished just... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder beat short-handed Warriors 131-94

Saturday, January 3 by The Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win on Friday night.Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the... Read More.

Chavez scores 20 points as No. 8 OU women beat Texas A&M 72-50 in teams’ SEC opener

Saturday, January 3 by The Associated Press

By ROBERT CESSNA Associated PressCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Freshman Aaliyah Chavez scored 20 points to help No. 8 Oklahoma defeat Texas A&M 72-50 in a Southeastern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night.Oklahoma (13-1) leaned on defense to win its 12th straight, which is the second-best streak in program history behind a... Read More.

Wembanyama’s Spurs emerge as threat to defending champion Thunder after three wins over OKC

Saturday, December 27 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few weeks ago, the defending champion Thunder were making it appear that the rest of the NBA would be playing for second place.Oklahoma City won 24 of its first 25 games, with the Thunder often blowing out opponents and resting starters in the... Read More.

Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch

Saturday, December 20 by The Associated Press

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports WriterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday night.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and seven assists for the Thunder... Read More.

OU loses 17-point lead, falls 34-24 to Alabama in College Football Playoff

Saturday, December 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Ty Simpson passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 9 seed Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 on Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoff.“I just couldn’t be more proud of these guys,”... Read More.