In a thrilling overtime victory, the University of Oklahoma's basketball team, the Sooners, secured a significant win against their rivals, Oklahoma State, with a final score of 84-82. The game, held in Stillwater, was decided by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Javian McCollum, marking one of the season's most memorable moments and boosting the Sooners' NCAA Tournament prospects. The win increased Oklahoma's chances of making the tournament to 90.6%, a significant jump from the 80% probability had they lost. Key performances included Jalon Moore's contribution of 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block, and Rivaldo Soares, who, despite an ankle issue, added 6 points off the bench. The victory is particularly notable as it came in the final scheduled Bedlam game, leaving the Sooners with a stronger postseason resume ahead of a challenging week in the Big 12. Notably, Oklahoma's money line was (+105), reflecting the odds against them.
The Sooners left Stillwater Saturday with a win that should have Oklahoma breathing easier about its postseason resume before a daunting week in the Big 12. For that, Porter Moser and Co. can thank Javian McCollum and a buzzer beater for the Bedlam ages: https://t.co/Vp39j7vTmX
After a thrilling OT win in Stillwater, Oklahoma's chances of making the NCAA Tournament are now at 90.6%, per T-rank. A loss would've dropped the Sooners to 80%. Needless to say, it was a huge win for OU today in Bedlam.
An epic wide shot of Oklahoma’s buzzer-beater against Oklahoma State is what college basketball is all about https://t.co/2SlLzXpk03
With one huge buzzer-beating 3-pointer, Javian McCollum may have changed the trajectory of Oklahoma's season. Some takeaways from the Sooners' 84-82 overtime win in the final (scheduled) Bedlam game: https://t.co/c19XSalqGA https://t.co/zdT4eA5RlG
University of Oklahoma takes down rival Oklahoma State with a buzzer beater three 🚨 🎥 @OU_MBBall https://t.co/T5cegTpOhI
OKLAHOMA TAKES DOWN THEIR RIVALS OKLAHOMA STATE WITH A FADEAWAY THREE AT THE BUZZER. 🤯 (🎥: @OU_MBBall) https://t.co/YajM0ECsat
JAVIAN MCCOLLUM CALLS GAME IN OT. OKLAHOMA WINS! https://t.co/75B925sLFI
Oklahoma takes down Oklahoma State at the buzzer! 🤯 🎥: @OU_MBBall https://t.co/tS6eQPnE9e
Oklahoma’s Javian McCollum drills the three-pointer at the buzzer to SHOCK Oklahoma State on the road 🔥 (via @OU_MBBall) https://t.co/RIjhqF2tdn
JAVIAN MCCOLLUM COLD-BLOODED BUZZER BEATER FTW 😱 (via @OU_MBBall) https://t.co/2YAEt4SZ7g
JAVIAN MCCOLLUM FOR THE WIN 👏 Oklahoma ML (+105) ✅ https://t.co/mmu9uhqiPr
JAVIAN MCCOLLUM FOR THE WIN https://t.co/9VcwPhEAiM
JAVIAN MCCOLLUM CALLS GAME OH MY GOODNESS!!!! A #Bedlam for the ages!!! #Sooners win 84-82 https://t.co/O8uX1F7dEG
Javian McCollum wins Bedlam at the buzzer and the Sooners leave Stillwater with one of their biggest wins of the season. That’ll help the tournament resume. https://t.co/LaYdigHKjF
Holy shit, Javian McCollum
Luke Northweather hits the 3-pt. Here we go in Stillwater. OSU 59, #Sooners 58 - 6:50 left 2nd half.
Oklahoma down 38-30 at halftime on the road at Oklahoma State. The good? Jalon Moore is everywhere: 9 points, 8 boards, 1 block. Rivaldo Soares has also been solid off the bench (6 points, 1 assist) despite dealing with that ankle. The bad? OU 2-of-14 from deep.
We were wrong about Soares, who remains an absolute gamer. He's back on the floor and just sank a 3P to cut the Oklahoma State lead to single digits. Sooners trail 38-30 with 21.5 left before halftime. https://t.co/yeJnMT8bZS
John-Michael Wright gets the home bounce and the Cowboys lead 27-19 on 13-3 scoring run. The home crowd in Stillwater is juiced. Oklahoma's 0-for-7 start from 3P is suboptimal. Sooners facing an early deficit with 7:15 to go before halftime.
Brutal sequence for Oklahoma, as Otega Oweh airballs a 3-pointer, leading to a transition 3-pointer for John-Michael Wright on the other end. Timeout OU, down 27-19 with 7:15 left in the first half. Sooners are 0-of-7 from deep. Cowboys now 1-of-5.
Under-12 timeout in the first half of Bedlam. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State tied at 16-16 with 11:08 to play. All of OU's points have come in the paint today. All but four points in the game have been scored in the paint (a Brandon Garrison baseline jumper, plus two OSU FTs)
Oklahoma trails Oklahoma State, 10-8, at the under-16 timeout with 14:08 left in the first half in Stillwater. Jalon Moore already with four points and six rebounds in six minutes of play for the Sooners.
Sooners guard Rivaldo Soares (ankle) is taking part in shootaround pregame here in Stillwater. He did the same last Saturday before spending the game on the bench in a walking boot. Let's see how things develop today - Oklahoma could really use his energy and scoring. https://t.co/ggA4tNazdz