In a tightly contested college basketball game, No. 15 Oklahoma secured a significant road victory against Cincinnati, with the final score being 61-58. The game was characterized by strong defensive performances from both teams, with Oklahoma initially struggling offensively but later finding their rhythm. Otega Oweh's impressive second-half start, scoring eight of Oklahoma's first 10 points, helped Oklahoma to establish a lead. Javian McCollum led the scoring for Oklahoma with 16 points. Despite Cincinnati's efforts to close the gap, Oklahoma maintained their advantage, ultimately winning the game. This win marks a recovery for Oklahoma after a two-game losing streak and adds to Cincinnati's recent series of losses, now having lost three of their last four games.
Javian McCollum (16 points) leads the way and the No. 15 Sooners cap a big week with a win in Cincinnati. OU returns home 3-2 in the league for what should be a fun one with Texas Tuesday night.
That's a good win for Oklahoma on the road at Cincinnati. Sooners with a 2-0 week after facing their first real adversity of the season with the two-game losing streak. Quick turnaround for Cincinnati, which has lost three of its last four: Bearcats head to Kansas on Monday.
Make or miss league. Oklahoma making tough shots down the stretch. Cincinnati missing open ones. Sometimes it's very simple.
Oklahoma up 61-58 at the final media stop of the half. Lukosius to the line for one and the bonus when play resumes. Exactly the segment you needed there from the #Bearcats. Here we go again. Buckle up.
Crazy what happens when you can string a couple stops together. #Bearcats trail 57-53 with 5:56 to go.
Oklahoma up 57-49 at the under 8. Here we are again with the #Bearcats needing to make a move in this segment. Lukosius has 16 with Newman next in line at 7. Who is going to step up?
Oklahoma has made 5 of their last 7 and hold a 55-46 lead with 9:11 to go. #Bearcats
Oklahoma 47-44 at the under 12 stop. Sooners defense doing a great job this half keeping the #Bearcats from executing their offense.
Otega Oweh with a strong second-half start for Oklahoma. He's got eight of the Sooners' first 10 points out of halftime, and OU leads Cincinnati, 41-36. Largest lead of the game for OU.
Oklahoma opens the 2nd half with a 10-5 segment to lead 41-36 at the first media stop. #Bearcats
It’s a rock fight (and a fun one at that) in Cincinnati. Sooners and Bearcats hit the halftime break tied 31-31.
Cincinnati leads 22-21 at the final media stop of the half. Josh Reed to the line for 3 when play resumes. #Bearcats
Oklahoma up 12-11 at the under 8. #Bearcats have gone scoreless for the last 3:57.
Cincinnati leads 11-9 at the under 12 stop. Lukosius has 5 for the #Bearcats
Oklahoma in the first four minutes at Cincy: -- 0-of-5 shooting (all at the rim) -- three shots blocks -- one turnover
Cincinnati leads Oklahoma 4-0 at the first media stop of the day. #Bearcats open 2-6 from the floor, but have gotten good looks on every trip. Oklahoma starts 0-5 with 3 of those shots blocked.
Seeking its first true road win, No. 15 Oklahoma needs its defensive tenacity to make the trip to Cincinnati for today’s noon tip. “You can’t win in this league unless you’re defending…. and if you’re not defending at a high level, it makes it very hard” https://t.co/niyNR6BXsz https://t.co/pD9RNpIiEK
Utah starts the second half with a 5-0 run. Wayne Tinkle takes a timeout 67 seconds into the half, with OSU trailing 38-22