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Oklahoma frustrate No. 12 Arkansas in 1st loss of season

Elijah Harkless scored 21 points and Oklahoma handed No. 12 Arkansas its first loss of the season, frustrating the Razorbacks’ top shooters and their coach in an 88-66 romp

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma beats No. 12 Arkansas, 88-66 The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks suffered their first loss of the season against the Oklahoma Sooners.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

OU faces tough test vs No. 12 Arkansas

No. 12 Arkansas presents a tough challenge for Oklahoma

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Goldwire - Scores 10 in OT loss Goldwire provided 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and four assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 66-62 1OT loss to Butler.

Impact Goldwire continues to be a veteran presence on the court for the Sooners this season. Scoring has never been his strong suit, but he is getting more chances to do so on this team versus when he was with Duke. Goldwire is averaging 9.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest. He will hope to get his team to bounce back on Saturday against Arkansas.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Noland - Six points off bench in OT loss Noland recorded six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 66-62 1OT loss to Butler.

Impact Noland continues to be a solid option off the bench for new coach Porter Moser. The freshman is averaging 4.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 13.4 minutes per game. Noland has an interesting body at 6-2 229 pounds, which allows for some matchup problems.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Harkless - Leads way for Sooners Harkless finished Tuesday's 66-62 1OT loss to Butler with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 34 minutes.

Impact Harkless' 16 points were a season high in the overtime loss. The senior is now putting up 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers in 28.8 minutes per game. Harkless is locked and loaded as a starter for the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hawg Hoops Live: Sooners up next after home stand sweep Tune in to Hawg Hoops Live as Curtis Wilkerson breaks down Arkansas' win over Charlotte, previews a big game with Oklahoma and talks NET ran...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Harris scores 26, Butler beats Oklahoma in overtime, 66-62

Chuck Harris buried a 3 to take the lead and Simas Lukosius grabbed a clutch defensive rebound and hit a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left to give Butler a 66-62 overtime wi...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler takes on OU

Butler and Oklahoma both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dick Vitale chimes in on Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly departures College Basketball broadcasting legend Dick Vitale chimed in on Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly’s moves to USC and LSU.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Umoja Gibson - Scores 15 in win over Florida Gibson logged 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 victory over Florida.

Impact Gibson has now scored in double figures in all but one game this season. He has been a solid option on the wing for new head coach Porter Moser. Gibson is averaging 11.8 points, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.5 steals per contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hill - Career-high 18 points in win Hill logged 18 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 victory over Florida.

Impact Hill's 18 points were a career high as he and Tanner Groves combined for 38 points in the frontcourt in a strong win over Florida. Hill has started every game this season and is averaging 9.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Groves - Big game in win over Florida Groves notched 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 victory over Florida.

Impact Groves led all scorers in what was a strong non-conference showing by the Sooners. He has made the transition to the Big 12 look easy thus far, averaging 15.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.5 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Groves scores 20, leads Oklahoma past No. 14 Florida, 74-67

Tanner Groves scored 20 points, and Oklahoma beat No. 14 Florida 74-67

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betting odds for Florida basketball vs. Oklahoma Sooners Here is a look at the odds for tonight’s Gator game against the Sooners.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

OU looks to knock off No. 14 Florida

No. 14 Florida looks to give Oklahoma its fifth straight loss to ranked opponents

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lincoln Riley is USC's next football coach after five years at Oklahoma

In a stunning move that changes the college football landscape, USC is hiring Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Oklahoma holds off UCF on clutch jumper by Harkless

Umoja Gibson scored 13 points, Elijah Harkless hit a big jumper in the final minute, and Oklahoma held off UCF 65-62

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Know Your Enemy: Q&A with Sooners247's Parker Thune After a week off from playing any basketball games, the UCF Knights will put their perfect record on the line this afternoon against the 5-1...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jordan Goldwire - 11 points in low scoring win Goldwire closed with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 57-40 victory over Houston Baptist.

Impact Goldwire has been a nice veteran presence for Oklahoma this season. He is now averaging 9.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game. Goldwire is not a huge scorer, but he is one of the better defenders and distributors in the Big 12.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Harkless - Game-high 13 points in win Harkless totaled 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 57-40 win over Houston Baptist.

Impact Harkless' 13 points were enough to go down as a game high in this low scoring affair. His nine boards were also a season high. Harkless is now averaging 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game through six contests this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

OU plays UCF

Oklahoma and Central Florida both look to put winning streaks together

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oklahoma finds the range in 2nd half, downs Houston Baptist

Tanner Groves buried a 3-pointer for the lead early in the second half and Oklahoma found the range and roared past Houston Baptist 57-40

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bean, Miller lead Utah State to Myrtle Beach championship

Justin Bean scored 24 points and grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds, Brock Miller hit two huge 3-pointers and Utah State defeated Oklahoma 73-70 in the championship game of the Myrt...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob Groves - Double figures off bench Groves finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Friday's 87-63 victory over Indiana State.

Impact Groves was one of four Sooners to hit double figures in Friday's road win. His brother Tanner has made a massive difference early in the season for the Sooners, but Jacob has been a nice piece for new coach Porter Moser to use off the bench. Oklahoma will host Utah State on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE