Oklahoma University Sooners vs Arkansas Razorbacks: Did 46 paint points and 17 free throws keep Bridgestone Arena close?

Oklahoma University moved to 0-1 in Conference Tournaments after an 82-79 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks, who opened 1-0, at 9:30 PM EDT.

First half

Oklahoma University led 39-37 at halftime after the Sooners hit 29 field goals on 65 attempts for 45 percent in the game.

The Sooners leaned on interior offense with 46 points in the paint, including 24 makes on 40 attempts for 60 percent.

The Razorbacks stayed within reach by forcing 8 Oklahoma turnovers while committing 7 of their own.

Second half

Oklahoma University scored 40 after the break, and the Sooners added 16 second-chance points on 10 offensive rebounds.

The Sooners got to the line for 20 attempts and made 17 for 85 percent, while Arkansas took 22 and made 18 for 82 percent.

Arkansas produced 8 made 3-point shots on 21 attempts for 38 percent, while Oklahoma made 4 on 16 for 25 percent.

Closing stretch

Oklahoma University finished with 16 assists against 8 turnovers, and the Sooners posted a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Oklahoma Sooners post-match stats showed 36 total rebounds, and the Sooners matched Arkansas with 10 offensive rebounds.

Arkansas countered with 14 fast-break points and 11 points off turnovers, and the Razorbacks also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

From the previous game, Nijel Pack’s 19 points and Xzayvier Brown’s 8 assists remained the clearest reference points in post-game thoughts Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners final whistle reaction centered on a 12-tie, 16-lead-change game that Arkansas closed with a 45-point second half.

What it meant at the horn

Oklahoma University vs Arkansas Razorbacks final thoughts started with the Sooners generating 48 effective field goal percent while Arkansas finished at 50.

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