Oklahoma Sooners Advance in SEC Tournament with Victory Over Georgia Bulldogs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jeremiah Fears’ extraordinary 29-point performance propelled No. 14 seed Oklahoma to an 81-75 victory over No. 11 seed Georgia in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night. The Sooners’ win sets up a second-round matchup with No. 6 seed Kentucky.
Key Moments Secure sooner Victory
With just under three minutes remaining, Jalon Moore’s timely 3-pointer capped a crucial 10-0 run, giving Oklahoma a 74-64 lead. Despite Georgia’s late surge, closing the gap to within four points twice in the final 19 seconds, Oklahoma held on for the win.
Oklahoma Advances, Secures 20-Win Season
oklahoma (20-12) advances in the tournament, achieving their 20th win of the season for the second consecutive year and ending a two-year drought without a conference tournament victory.They will face Kentucky (21-10) on Thursday.
Standout Performances for Oklahoma
Moore contributed 14 points to the Sooners’ victory,while Mohamed Wague added 12 points,nine rebounds,and four assists. Fears and Moore combined for eight of Oklahoma’s 12 three-pointers.
Georgia’s Efforts Fall Short
Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia (20-12) with 24 points,ending their four-game winning streak. Asa Newell posted 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Blue Cain chipped in with 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Oklahoma’s strong performance.
First-Half Three-Point Barrage Sets the Tone
Fears and Moore each hit three 3-pointers in the first half, helping Oklahoma establish a 43-39 lead at halftime. The sooners shot an impressive 52% from the field in the first half, including 10-for-18 from beyond the arc.
Looking Ahead: Oklahoma vs. Kentucky
Oklahoma’s second-round game against Kentucky tips off on SEC Network at approximately 8:30 p.m. CT on Thursday. The winner will advance to face No. 3 seed Alabama in Friday night’s quarterfinal in nashville. This will be a rematch of their February 26th matchup where Kentucky narrowly defeated Oklahoma 83-82.
Key Stats and Notes from the Game
- Oklahoma shot 48.1% from the field and 48.0% from 3-point range, avenging an earlier loss to Georgia.
- The win marks Oklahoma’s third straight and fourth in their last six games.
- Jeremiah fears had a standout performance with 29 points, just two shy of his career high.
- Mohamed Wague tied his career-high with 12 points and set a new career-high with four assists.
- Jalon Moore made a career-high four 3-pointers.
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Oklahoma Sooners Advance in SEC Tournament with Victory Over Georgia Bulldogs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jeremiah Fears’ extraordinary 29-point performance propelled No. 14 seed Oklahoma to an 81-75 victory over No. 11 seed Georgia in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night. The Sooners’ win sets up a second-round matchup with No. 6 seed Kentucky.
Key Moments Secure Sooner Victory
With just under three minutes remaining, Jalon Moore’s timely 3-pointer capped a crucial 10-0 run, giving oklahoma a 74-64 lead. Despite Georgia’s late surge, closing the gap to within four points twice in the final 19 seconds, Oklahoma held on for the win.
Oklahoma Advances, Secures 20-Win Season
Oklahoma (20-12) advances in the tournament, achieving their 20th win of the season for the second consecutive year and ending a two-year drought without a conference tournament victory. They will face Kentucky (21-10) on Thursday.
Standout Performances for Oklahoma
Moore contributed 14 points to the sooners’ victory, while Mohamed Wague added 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Fears and Moore combined for eight of Oklahoma’s 12 three-pointers.
Georgia’s Efforts Fall Short
Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia (20-12) with 24 points, ending their four-game winning streak. Asa Newell posted 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Blue Cain chipped in with 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Oklahoma’s strong performance.
First-Half Three-Point Barrage Sets the Tone
Fears and Moore each hit three 3-pointers in the first half, helping Oklahoma establish a 43-39 lead at halftime. The Sooners shot an extraordinary 52% from the field in the first half,including 10-for-18 from beyond the arc.
Looking Ahead: Oklahoma vs. Kentucky
Oklahoma’s second-round game against Kentucky tips off on SEC Network at approximately 8:30 p.m. CT on Thursday. The winner will advance to face No. 3 seed alabama in Friday night’s quarterfinal in Nashville. This will be a rematch of their February 26th matchup where Kentucky narrowly defeated Oklahoma 83-82.
Key Stats and Notes from the game
- Oklahoma shot 48.1% from the field and 48.0% from 3-point range, avenging an earlier loss to Georgia.
- the win marks Oklahoma’s third straight and fourth in their last six games.
- Jeremiah Fears had a standout performance with 29 points, just two shy of his career high.
- Mohamed Wague tied his career-high with 12 points and set a new career-high with four assists.
- Jalon Moore made a career-high four 3-pointers.
Oklahoma vs.Georgia – Q&A
Q: What was the final score of the Oklahoma vs.Georgia game?
A: Oklahoma defeated Georgia 81-75.
Q: Who was the leading scorer for Oklahoma?
A: Jeremiah Fears with 29 points.
Q: Who will Oklahoma play in the next round?
A: Kentucky.
Q: What is the meaning of Oklahoma achieving 20 wins this season?
A: It marks the second consecutive year they’ve reached 20 wins and breaks a two-year drought without a conference tournament victory.
Q: Where is the SEC Tournament being held?
A: Nashville, Tennessee.
Q: When is the Oklahoma vs. Kentucky game?
A: Thursday at approximately 8:30 p.m. CT.
Q: What channel is the game on?
A: SEC Network.
Interesting Fact: Oklahoma’s impressive three-point shooting (48%) was key to their victory. Did you know that consistent three-point shooting can considerably impact a team’s overall offensive efficiency?
Watch Oklahoma build on this momentum as they face Kentucky!
