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Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears Scores 29, Leads Sooners Past Georgia 81-75 in SEC Tournament; Faces Kentucky Next

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 04:34 AM

Oklahoma secured an 81-75 victory over Georgia in the first round of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The win advances Oklahoma, with a record of 20-12 overall and 6-12 in the SEC, to face Kentucky in the second round, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night. Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears was pivotal for the Sooners, scoring 29 points, including four 3-pointers. His performance was crucial in a late 14-0 run that helped Oklahoma pull ahead of Georgia. Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia, with a record of 20-12 overall and 8-10 in the SEC, with 24 points, while Asa Newell added 21. The game was closely contested, with Oklahoma's hot 3-point shooting and a late surge proving decisive. Georgia struggled offensively in the final minutes, particularly after Demary Jr. fouled out, leading to their early exit from the tournament. Georgia entered the game on a four-game winning streak, while Oklahoma had recent wins against Missouri and at Texas.

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John Clay

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Ansley Almonor with a couple of big buckets. Oklahoma calls time. Tempers flaring a bit. Kentucky leads 54-48 with 13:03 left. #BBN #ukbasketball #SECTourney

John Clay

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No Lamont Butler to start second half for Kentucky. Oklahoma has a 46-45 lead at the 15:38 TV timeout. Fears now with 16 points for the Sooners. #BBN #ukbasketball #SECTourney

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