Can Oklahoma Sooners Overcome Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse?
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare to face off against the Kansas Jayhawks at the iconic Allen Fieldhouse, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 2nd, is set to be a thrilling encounter in Lawrence.
The Sooners have been showing a mix of promise and concern in their recent outings. On February 17th against the West Virginia Mountaineers, they put up a respectable fight but fell short by four points, finishing with 66 points against the Mountaineer's 70. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably their three-point shooting was impressive at 62 percent accuracy.
However, turnovers seem to be an Achilles' heel for OKLA as they gave up possession a staggering 25 times during that game. This is an area where they will need significant improvement if they hope to outplay KU on their home court.
On a brighter note, just two days prior on February 15th against Baylor Bears at Lloyd Noble Center, OKLA demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. They dominated with an impressive scoreline of 84-73 and showcased their ability to control the paint with both teams scoring 36 points each in that area.
Their rebounding was particularly strong; pulling down a total of 47 rebounds compared to Baylor's 38. Additionally, their assist-to-turnover ratio was commendable at approximately one-and-a-half assists for every turnover committed.
Looking back further into February (11th), OKLA secured another win over Iowa State Cyclones with an even more convincing performance ending in an impressive scoreline of 86-72. Their field goal percentage stood firm at around half of their attempts being successful and once again proved lethal from beyond the arc hitting nearly four out of ten attempts.
The key takeaway from these past games is that when OKLA controls turnovers and maintains defensive pressure – as evidenced by racking up steals into double digits – they can dictate games' outcomes effectively.
As we turn our attention towards KU's home advantage at Allen Fieldhouse — it’s undeniable that playing away could pose additional challenges for OKLA. However, if recent performances are anything to go by — particularly noting how well-rounded their offense has been — there’s every reason for Sooner fans to approach this game with cautious optimism.
With March Madness looming on the horizon every game becomes critical and this clash between two historic programs will certainly not disappoint those looking for high-quality basketball action filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess.
Fans eager not to miss any action should mark their calendars: tip-off is set for March 2nd at precisely four o'clock PM local time (Central Time Zone). The showdown will unfold live from Lawrence's own Allen Fieldhouse and can be watched by supporters who cannot make it in person through various broadcast options available.