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University of Oklahoma Surges Before Intermission as Texas A and M University Chases at Bridgestone Arena

The University of Oklahoma left Bridgestone Arena with a 83-63 result over the Texas A and M Aggies as the Sooners moved to 0-0 and the Aggies moved to 0-0.


Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeff Nwankwo (3) drives baseline D| during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

First half


The Sooners built the game’s separation with 49 first-half points while holding Texas A&M to 27 in the opening half at 9:50 PM EDT.


The Sooners created extra runway with a biggest lead of 24 and paired it with 42 points in the paint on 72 percent finishing inside.


The Sooners turned 7 turnovers into 10 points off turnovers and added 19 fast break points to tilt the tempo.


The Sooners controlled the glass with 48 total rebounds, including 18 offensive rebounds that became 18 second chance points.


Second half


The Sooners closed the night with 16 assists and a 2.29 assist-to-turnover ratio while finishing at 46 percent from the field.


The Sooners leaned on rim pressure by going 9-for-10 at the rim for 90 percent as Oklahoma Sooners post-match stats reflected 83 total points.


Nijel Pack supplied 20 points on 57 percent shooting in the previous game, and that kind of backcourt output matched the Sooners’ pace in Nashville.


Tae Davis posted 14 points with 4 assists and 9 rebounds in the previous game, aligning with Oklahoma’s work on the boards.


Derrion Reid brought 15 points and 10 rebounds in the previous game, fitting the Sooners’ paint scoring profile.


Mohamed Wague recorded 3 blocks in the previous game, and the Sooners finished this matchup with 5 blocks to close possessions.


Texas A and M response


Texas A&M scored 36 after intermission and finished with 12 assists while shooting 38 percent from the field.


The Aggies hit 8 three-pointers on 26 percent and added 10 fast break points while committing 10 turnovers.


Texas A&M produced 10 points off turnovers and drew 13 fouls while leaving the line at 60 percent on free throws.


The Aggies were limited to 1 second chance point despite 10 offensive rebounds, and that gap shaped post-game thoughts Oklahoma Sooners.


Wrap


The Sooners’ 52 effective field goal percent and 55 true shooting percent anchored Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas A&M Aggies final thoughts alongside an Oklahoma Sooners match rating built on paint scoring and rebounds.


The next Sooners game is scheduled for 5:30 PM EDT on 03/13/2026 against the the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and it will air on SEC Network.


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