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Trio helps OU put together 18-0 second-half run, leading to 94-78 victory over Georgia

Sunday, February 15 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tae Davis had 19 points, Nijel Pack and reserve Kuol Atak both scored 18, and Oklahoma used an 18-0 second-half run to beat Georgia 94-78 on Saturday. Davis made 7 of 10 shots and 5 of 7 free throws for the Sooners (13-12, 3-9 Southeastern Conference,) who beat No. 15 Vanderbilt... Read More.

OSU falls in OT 95-92 to TCU

Sunday, February 15 by The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — David Punch had 19 points, Xavier Edmonds posted a double-double, and TCU never trailed but had to work overtime before beating Oklahoma State 95-92 on Saturday. Punch and Micah Robinson both scored four, and Jayden Pierre hit a 3-pointer to help the Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12 Conference) prevail in... Read More.

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Saturday, February 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 40-year-old Paul made the announcement on the first... Read More.

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Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

Sunday, February 8 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists for his second triple-double of the season and No. 10 for his career. Jabari Smith Jr.... Read More.

No. 1 Arizona shuts down OSU 84-47 to remain unbeaten

Sunday, February 8 by The Associated Press

By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 15 points and No. 1 Arizona stifled Oklahoma State’s high-scoring offense to remain unbeaten, winning 84-47 in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday. The Wildcats (23-0, 10-0) extended the best start in school history by holding the Cowboys to 24.6% shooting. Arizona’s... Read More.

OU beats No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 to snap 9-game losing streak

Sunday, February 8 by The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half and Oklahoma held off No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak. Nijel Pack added 17 points for the Sooners (12-12, 2-9 Southeastern Conference,) who had a 21-point lead with 12:03 left. Oklahoma shot 53.4%... Read More.

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Anthony Roy scores 26 points and OSU wins Big 12 road game for 1st time in nearly 2 years

Sunday, February 1 by The Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Roy hit five 3-pointers and scored 26 points, and Oklahoma State beat Utah 81-69 on Saturday for the Cowboys' first Big 12 road win in nearly two years, ending a 15-game skid in that category. Oklahoma State last won a conference road game at Cincinnati, 80-76, on Feb. 21,... Read More.

OU falls 79-69 to Texas after going up 14 in 1st half

Sunday, February 1 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dailyn Swain scored 18 points to go 10 rebounds and six assists, and Texas overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to beat Oklahoma 79-69 on Saturday. Texas trailed 23-9 with 9:38 to play before the break but closed on a 10-2 surge to tie it 30-all. Xzayvier Brown made... Read More.

Oklahoma State falls to No. 9 Iowa State 84-71

Sunday, January 25 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 29 points, and No. 9 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 84-71 on Saturday. Momcilovic made 8 of 12 field goals, including 5 of 9 three-pointers, and all eight of his free throw attempts. The 6-foot-8 junior guard has averaged 27.7 points in his... Read More.

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Mitchell hits winning 3 in OT as Missouri edges OU 88-87

Sunday, January 25 by The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 25 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer in overtime, as Missouri edged Oklahoma 88-87 on Saturday. Mitchell added 10 rebounds for his fifth career double-double and reached 1,500 career points in the second half for the Tigers (14-6, 4-3 SEC.) Trent Pierce hit his only field goal of the... Read More.

Short-handed Pacers outlast Thunder 117-114 in Finals rematch

Saturday, January 24 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Andrew Nembhard had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Jarace Walker added a career-high 26 for the Indiana Pacers, who withstood a late rally to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 on Friday night in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals. Walker, whose previous high was 21 points, sank four... Read More.

OU hires Roger Denny as AD to replace retiring Joe Castiglione

Saturday, January 24 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma hired Roger Denny as athletic director on Friday, tapping the Illinois deputy AD to replace the retiring Joe Castiglione. The Sooners have won 26 national championships under Castiglione, whose tenure began in 1998. He also led the program’s recent move to the Southeastern Conference and has served... Read More.