3 takeaways from Oklahoma’s 82-80 win over North Texas

Oklahoma (7-1) rode out the rollercoaster that was North Texas (3-6) with Kristian Doolittle calling “game” with just seconds on the clock.

Oklahoma (7-1) rode out the rollercoaster that was North Texas (3-6) with Kristian Doolittle calling “game” with just seconds left on the clock. The 82-80 victory means a short bus ride home to Norman for the Sooners. Here is three takeaways from the win over the Mean Green.

DOOLITTLE IS THE MAN

Senior forward Kristian Doolittle did a lot tonight. finishing with 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists, Doolittle hit the eventual game-winner with 13.5 seconds left in the game. Doolittle stretched the floor nailing all three of his three-point attempts. It is clear that the team’s performance depends on Doolittle and that he can carry a team through the ebbs and flows of the game.

DE’VION HARMON HOMECOMING

The freshman guard from Denton, Texas got to play in a familiar arena tonight.  Living just 10 minutes from the North Texas campus, Harmon found himself in familiar territory against the Mean Green. Harmon, who battled foul trouble all night, finished the game with a quiet 11 points and only one assist. It may have been nerves as he played in front of his hometown for the first time since high school but Harmon was almost forgettable in the win.

WHERE DID EVERYONE GO?

Outside of Doolittle, Austin Reaves was the only other noticeable presence on the floor for Oklahoma. Reaves’ 22 points keeps him on pace as the Sooners’ leading scorer for the season. Brady Manek did seal the deal for Oklahoma, splitting free throws at the end of the game and finishing with 16 points. Outside of the big three, there were not any Sooners that stood out. Only two of Oklahoma’s 82 points came off the bench via Jalen Hill. The Sooners continue to struggle behind the line, going 9-24 tonight.

Oklahoma’s next game is next Saturday, December 14 as they head up to Wichita, Kansas to play Wichita State. Tip-off is set for 5p.m. CT and can be found on ESPN2.

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