Sooners fall 67-59 to UConn in NCAA Tournament opener

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterRALEIGH, N,C. (AP) — Alex Karaban came through with a critical 3-pointer and a floater in the lane during a late run that helped the Huskies hold off Oklahoma 67-59 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.“Somebody's going to have to put us down in... Read More.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 and Thunder win 5th straight, 141-106 over Hornets

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth in a row, 141-106 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s top scorer at 33 points per game, returned to the lineup after sitting out Wednesday night's lopsided win against Philadelphia.... Read More.

OSU Cowgirls and South Dakota State square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressThe South Dakota State Jackrabbits (29-3, 19-0 Summit) and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (25-6, 15-5 Big 12) will play today at 3:30 p.m. EDT in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK Line has the Cowgirls at -6 and the over/under is 138.5.The Cowgirls' record in Big 12 play... Read More.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 48 points and Thunder hold off Pistons 113-107

By DAVE HOGG Associated PressDETROIT (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night.Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and added six assists and three steals for Oklahoma City, which won for the ninth... Read More.

No. 10 Tulsa falls 77-59 to No. 2 North Texas in AAC quarterfinals

By The Associated PressFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Atin Wright had 24 points as second-seeded North Texas knocked off tenth-seeded Tulsa, 77-59 in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday.North Texas advances to face the winner of the quarterfinal between East Carolina and No. 3-seeded UAB.Wright shot 7 for 16... Read More.
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Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.

Ousmane, Thompson carry OSU past Cincinnati 78-67

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Abou Ousmane scored 24 points, Bryce Thompson scored 16 points, and Oklahoma State withstood Cincinnati's rally, beating the Bearcats 78-67 on Saturday to close the Big 12 regular season.Reserve Marchelus Avery scored 10 points for Oklahoma State (15-16, 7-13,) who shot 7 for 9 from 3-point range.Jizzle James scored 17... Read More.
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Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89 on Friday night with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench.Gilgeous-Alexander was held out for rest, missing just his second game this season. The Thunder... Read More.

‘Beers! Beers! Beers!’ chants well deserved for Oklahoma center after strong start to SEC tourney

By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Oklahoma’s starting center was serenaded with chants of “Beers! Beers! Beers!” from the school’s pep band on Friday as she left the floor following the 10th-ranked Sooners’ 69-65 win over No. 12 Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11... Read More.