Texas Longhorns Overcome Oklahoma Sooners
In a compelling contest on Saturday, the Texas Longhorns exhibited remarkable resilience as they came back from a significant 14-point deficit to overcome the Oklahoma Sooners with a score of 79-69 in Norman, Oklahoma. The game, highlighted by an impressive performance from Dailyn Swain, who recorded 18 points along with 10 rebounds and six assists, showcased Texas’ ability to fight back in challenging situations.
Game Highlights
Early in the first half, the Sooners established a solid lead, soaring ahead to 23-9 just under ten minutes before halftime. However, Texas countered with a strategic response, concluding the half with a strong 10-2 run that allowed them to draw level at 30 points. Oklahoma managed to regroup and ended the half with a slim 33-30 lead, thanks to a critical 3-pointer from Xzayvier Brown right before the buzzer.
As the second half unfolded, Oklahoma continued to press ahead, reaching a 61-55 advantage with another 3-pointer from Brown at the 8:37 mark. Nevertheless, Texas took charge in a pivotal stretch of the game; after a 3-pointer by Simeon Wilcher and two consecutive shots from beyond the arc by Jordan Pope, the Longhorns surged ahead 73-67 with just over three minutes left on the clock.
Final Moments
Oklahoma struggled to respond as Nijel Pack, who led the Sooners with a notable 23 points on 9-of-22 shooting, missed three attempts from long distance in critical moments. Texas maintained their lead as Swain hit a pivotal jumper with 1:32 remaining, pushing the score to 75-67. The Longhorns then effectively closed the game at the free-throw line, securing their 13th victory of the season and improving their Southeastern Conference record to 4-5.
Trends and Contributions
This win marks a significant trend for Texas, as they have now triumphed in nine of the last ten encounters with Oklahoma, including a streak of seven consecutive victories on the Sooners’ home court. Supporting Swain, Matas Vokietaitis contributed 14 points, while Camden Heide added 13, Jordan Pope scored 12, and Simeon Wilcher contributed 10.
On the other side, Brown and Derrion Reid each contributed 15 points for Oklahoma, which fell to 11-11 overall and 1-8 in conference play.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Texas will return to action on Tuesday as they host South Carolina, while Oklahoma travels to Kentucky on Wednesday for their next matchup.
