Did Oklahoma Sooners' Defense Outshine Ole Miss Rebels at Lloyd Noble Center?

The Oklahoma Sooners improved their record to 1-0 with a commanding 86-70 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels, who now stand at 0-1. The game, held at the Lloyd Noble Center, saw the Sooners take control early and maintain their lead throughout both halves.

First Half

The first half set the tone for what would be a dominant performance by the Sooners. They managed to score 43 points while limiting the Rebels to just 41. Xzayvier Brown was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly with his scoring prowess and efficiency on the court. His shooting accuracy was evident as he made crucial shots that kept Oklahoma ahead.

Second Half

In the second half, Oklahoma continued their offensive momentum by adding another 43 points to their tally. The team's defense also stepped up its game, restricting Ole Miss to only 29 points in this period. Tae Davis played a pivotal role defensively and offensively; his ability to assist teammates and secure rebounds helped maintain Oklahoma's advantage.

The Sooners' overall field goal percentage of 52 percent highlighted their effective shooting throughout the match. Their defensive efforts were equally impressive with six blocks recorded against Ole Miss's attempts.

What Went Wrong for Ole Miss Rebels

For Ole Miss, despite having moments of brilliance such as leading briefly by four points during one stretch of play, they struggled with consistency in both offense and defense. Their field goal percentage lagged behind at just 38 percent compared to Oklahoma’s more efficient execution on court.

Ole Miss did manage some success from beyond-the-arc with a three-point shooting rate of 38 percent but failed to capitalize on fast-break opportunities which could have narrowed down Oklahoma’s lead further.

Post-game Report: Oklahoma Sooners

Reflecting on what went wrong for Oklahoma Sooners during brief lapses when they allowed easy baskets or missed free throws can be crucial learning points moving forward into future games like those against Mississippi State Bulldogs scheduled next week at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville where fans can catch all action live via SEC Network broadcast starting January seventh evening time slot!

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