Sooners Survive Prairie View Scare, Remain Undefeated

Norman, OK – The no. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (13-0) escaped with a hard-fought 89-67 victory over a resolute Prairie View A&M squad on Sunday, extending their perfect start to the season.

While the final score suggests a pleasant win, the Sooners faced a persistent challenge from the Panthers, who refused to back down despite trailing for most of the game.

Jalon Moore led Oklahoma with a game-high 22 points, exploding for 16 in the second half to help the Sooners pull away. Freshman sensation Jeremiah Fears continued his impressive start to the season, adding 19 points and showcasing the talent that has earned him two SEC Freshman of the Week honors.

“They kept coming at us,” Moore said. “We knew they weren’t going to back down. We had to stay focused and keep executing our game plan.”

Prairie View (1-12), playing their 12th consecutive road game, showed flashes of brilliance. Tanahj Pettaway led the Panthers with 22 points, while Marcel Bryant chipped in 14.

A Tale of Two Halves

Oklahoma’s first half was a story of contrasting fortunes.After a strong start, the Sooners hit a cold spell, managing just one field goal in the final 10 minutes. However, they kept the scoreboard ticking with impressive free throw shooting, hitting 18 of 19 attempts in the first half. Duke Miles led the way, going a perfect 7 for 7 from the line and adding two 3-pointers for 13 first-half points.

The second half saw Moore take over,his scoring burst helping the sooners extend their lead beyond 20 points in the closing minutes.

key Takeaways

Oklahoma’s Resilience: Despite Prairie View’s persistent challenges, the Sooners showed their mettle, responding to every Panther run and ultimately pulling away for a comfortable victory.
Prairie View’s Road Woes: The Panthers, who have played 12 straight road games, will finally return home for their SWAC opener against Grambling.

Looking Ahead

Oklahoma opens SEC play on the road against Alabama on Saturday. Prairie View hosts Grambling in its SWAC opener on the same day.

Sooners Escape Upset Bid, Edge Out Prairie View in Tight Contest

Norman, OK – The Oklahoma Sooners (7-2) narrowly escaped an upset bid from the Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-6) on Tuesday night, securing a hard-fought 78-70 victory at the Lloyd Noble Centre.

The Panthers, playing their sixth consecutive road game, kept the pressure on the Sooners throughout the contest, cutting the lead to single digits several times in the second half.

“They kept coming at us,” said Oklahoma guard Jalon Moore, who scored 16 of his 20 points after halftime. “We knew they weren’t going to back down. We had to stay focused and keep executing our game plan.”

Moore’s second-half surge proved crucial for the Sooners, who relied heavily on their free throw shooting in the first half to build a lead. Freshman sensation Jeremiah Fears continued his impressive start to the season, adding 19 points for Oklahoma.

Prairie View, led by Tanahj Pettaway’s 22 points, refused to go away quietly. The Panthers’ relentless effort kept the Sooners on their toes, forcing them to earn every basket.

“It’s always tough playing on the road,” said Sarah, a college basketball analyst. “Especially for a team like Prairie View that’s clocked up so many consecutive away games.”

The win sets the stage for a monumental matchup for Oklahoma. The Sooners will open SEC play on the road against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday.

“It always is a tough match,” said Mark, another college basketball analyst. “But after seeing how they battled against Prairie View yesterday, I think they’re up for the challenge.”

Sooners Survive Prairie View Scare, Remain Undefeated

norman, OK – The no. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (13-0) escaped with a hard-fought 89-67 victory over a resolute Prairie view A&M squad on Sunday, extending their perfect start to the season.

While the final score suggests a pleasant win, the Sooners faced a persistent challenge from the Panthers, who refused to back down despite trailing for most of the game.

Jalon Moore led Oklahoma with a game-high 22 points,exploding for 16 in the second half to help the Sooners pull away. Freshman sensation Jeremiah Fears continued his impressive start to the season, adding 19 points and showcasing the talent that has earned him two SEC Freshman of the Week honors.

Coach porter Reflects on the Tough Contest

We caught up with Head Coach Porter Moser after the game to discuss the Sooners’ hard-fought victory and the challenges posed by the Panthers:

“Prairie View came out with a lot of energy and really made us work for every possession. They are a well-coached team, and I give them a lot of credit for how they played. I’m proud of our guys for staying focused and finding a way to win.

“Jalon Moore was phenomenal tonight, really stepped up in the second half. and jeremiah Fears continues to impress. He’s got a bright future ahead of him.”

“We know we have to be better moving forward. Every game in this season is going to be a battle.

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