Oklahoma defeats Ole Miss 86-70

Recap: Oklahoma Edges Ole Miss in Conference Thriller

The Lloyd Noble Center played host to an intense conference matchup between Oklahoma and Ole Miss on Sunday, with the Sooners emerging victorious 86-70.

Trailing at halftime, the Sooners regained control of the game in the second half, building a 16-point lead that would ultimately prove insurmountable for the Rebels. The largest margin of the night was 16 points, with Oklahoma's Mohamed Wague grabbing 15 rebounds and Tae Davis chipping in six assists.

Xzayvier Brown led all scorers with 23 points, draining four of five three-point attempts to propel his team to a convincing win. Oklahoma's balanced offense also showcased the contributions of several other key contributors, including Davis, who added 15 points, while Wague dominated on the glass with 10 rebounds.

Ole Miss, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Sooners' potent offense, allowing them to shoot an efficient 52% from the field and 39% from beyond the arc. The Rebels, however, managed to stay within striking distance through a strong performance by Patton Pinkins, who scored 25 points on four of six three-point attempts.

The advanced statistics suggest that Oklahoma's superior rebounding and defensive efficiency were key factors in their victory. The Sooners outrebounded Ole Miss 31-23 and committed just seven turnovers against the Rebels' eight, while also limiting their opponent to a low true shooting percentage of 50.1%.

In the context of conference play, this win brings Oklahoma one step closer to securing a top spot in the standings, while Ole Miss remains in contention for a playoff berth.

Game Leaders

Oklahoma

* Points: Xzayvier Brown (23)

* Rebounds: Mohamed Wague (15)

* Assists: Tae Davis (6)

Ole Miss

* Points: Patton Pinkins (25)

* Rebounds: Malik Dia (6)

* Assists: Ilias Kamardine (2)