Sooners Set to Clash with Cougars at Lloyd Noble Center

As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare to host the BYU Cougars at the Lloyd Noble Center, fans can anticipate a game that will test both teams' recent performance trends. The Sooners, coming off a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, will be looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

In their most recent game against the Tar Heels, despite a valiant effort in the second half where they outscored their opponents by 41 points compared to 28 in the first half, it wasn't enough to secure victory. The Sooners fell short with 69 points against North Carolina's 81. A concerning statistic for Oklahoma was their high turnover count which stood at 18 for that game – an area they'll be eager to tighten up against BYU.

However, looking back at another recent match-up versus Green Bay Phoenix at home, Oklahoma showed what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. They dominated with an impressive shooting performance from inside the arc hitting a remarkable 62 percent of two-point attempts and overall field goal percentage standing strong at 52 percent. Their defense was also notable with steals numbering in double digits and blocks totaling four.

The encounter with Arkansas Razorbacks showcased another strong showing for Oklahoma as they emerged victorious scoring 79 points over Arkansas' 70. Their free-throw accuracy was commendable hitting nearly eight out of ten attempts and once again proving formidable from close range with a two-point field goal percentage of 58 percent.

For this upcoming battle against BYU Cougars, maintaining these levels of offensive efficiency while curbing turnovers will be crucial for Oklahoma if they wish to delight fans with a win. The Lloyd Noble Center has been a fortress for them before and could provide just the edge needed.

The showdown is scheduled for February 7th at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman; tip-off is set for January's evening hours local time. Fans unable to attend can catch all action live on ESPN+ via internet broadcast networks.