Tidbits from Oklahoma’s win in the Old Spice Classic

Oklahoma senior forward Romero Osby

Oklahoma is now 3-0 after its Thanksgiving victory against UTEP.

The Sooners began the game with a 15-0 run, watched that run dwindle to a single-digit lead, boosted the lead back up to 20 points and then had the Miners go on a 16-4 run to bring the game to 64-60 with two minutes remaining.

That’s when senior Steven Pledger nailed a three-point shot from the right side of the arc to help Oklahoma gain a little more security for the eventual 68-61 victory.

Here are some more tidbits to know about the Sooners’ first game in the Old Spice Classic:

The Sooners are 3-0 for the third straight season and also the fifth time in the last six seasons.
Oklahoma’s 15-0 run was courtesy of seven straight possessions that resulted in points (7-for-8 during the run).
Oklahoma outscored UTEP on second-chance points, 11-8.
The Sooners’ watched senior forward Romero Osby earn his second consecutive double-double. It was his ninth such performance in his 34-game career with the Sooners. Osby ended the night with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Osby’s four assists tied a career high. He also was 6-of-10 from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line.
OU forced 17 UTEP turnovers. The Sooners also had eight steals.
Every Sooner who played recorded at least one point. That’s the second time this season.
Ten different Oklahoma players saw playing time. Each of them played for at least nine minutes. Six of them score at least five points. Four scored at least eight points.
The Sooners shot 41.7 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range.

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