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No. 21 Oklahoma Aims to Avoid Stumble vs. Winless Alcorn State
Oklahoma will look to continue its strong start to the season as it hosts Alcorn State on Saturday night in Norman, Okla. The Sooners are undefeated and ranked No. 21, while the Braves are searching for their first win.
Oklahoma’s Momentum
The Sooners (8-0) have surged into national prominence after claiming the Battle 4 Atlantis championship with wins over Providence, then-No. 24 Arizona, and Louisville. Their success earned them a spot in the AP rankings for the first time this season.
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Oklahoma followed up its tournament run with a 76-61 victory over Georgia Tech in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Tuesday. The Sooners overcame an early 11-point deficit, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 46-27 in the second half.
“I don’t want to say we played tired in the first half but it was a grueling stretch,” Oklahoma coach Porter Moser said. “We didn’t have time to have a hangover.”
Standout Performances
- Jeremiah Fears led the charge against Georgia Tech with 18 points.
- Jalon Moore, facing his former team, delivered 15 points and 11 rebounds.
- Kobe Elvis added 12 points, hitting four 3-pointers, while Duke Miles chipped in 11 points.
The Sooners also dominated the boards in the second half, holding a 22-12 rebounding edge to flip the script on Georgia Tech.
“Flipping the rebounding number was a big reason why we were able to win this one,” Moser said.
Defensive Success
Oklahoma has thrived on defense, allowing just 64.5 points per game and holding opponents to 26.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The Sooners are also forcing an average of 15.1 turnovers per game.
- Jalon Moore leads Oklahoma in scoring (18.0 points per game) and is second in rebounding (6.5).
- Jeremiah Fears averages 17.0 points, while Kobe Elvis (11.0) and Duke Miles (10.0) round out the double-digit scorers.
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Alcorn State’s Struggles
The Braves (0-9) have faced a grueling schedule, playing exclusively on the road against high-level opponents such as Utah, TCU, and Maryland.
Their struggles continued Wednesday with a 78-54 loss to Wichita State, marking their sixth defeat by 20 or more points this season. Alcorn State shot just 26.0 percent from the field and 5 of 22 from 3-point range in the loss.
Key Players for Alcorn State
- Omari Hamilton leads the Braves with 10.4 points per game and had 14 points and eight rebounds against Wichita State.
- Marcus Tankersley contributed 12 points, while Djahi Binet posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
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Historical Matchup
Oklahoma has won all three previous meetings with Alcorn State, including a 72-48 victory at home on Dec. 22, 2021.
What to Watch
Oklahoma will look to maintain its defensive intensity and avoid a letdown against an overmatched Alcorn State team. Meanwhile, the Braves hope to put together a competitive performance and build confidence as they seek their first win of the season.
