Oklahoma (12-5, 3-2) got back to their winning ways, beating TCU (12-5, 3-2) 83-63.
The Sooners shot lights-out all afternoon in a much-needed performance to keep their two-game losing skid from becoming a three-game losing streak.
HOT SHOTS
Oklahoma took a 12 point lead into the half, leading TCU 38-26. The lead was thanks to the Sooners shooting 46% and five of 14 from deep. Oklahoma started hot early with Brady Manek scoring seven of the Sooners’ first 12 points. His heat check continued in the second half, starting the final 20 minutes with a trio of three’s to help the Sooners open a 20-point lead, which they would maintain throughout the rest of the game.
Manek finished with a new career-high in points (31), made three’s (seven) and checked out of the game after hitting the 1,000 point mark for his career.
HARMON IS BECOMING WHO WE THOUGHT HE WAS
Freshman De’Vion Harmon has become who he was advertised to be. The guard was electric against Kansas, finishing with 11 key points and energy on both ends of the court that gave Oklahoma a chance until the final four minutes.
In his efforts against TCU, Harmon continued giving max effort baseline to baseline while scoring double-digits once again. His play sparks the other four men on the court to match his energy. Finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal, his play cannot be measured simply by numbers.
MOVING DAY
The Sooners moved the ball very well, maybe the best they have all season, against TCU. Oklahoma’s passing kept the Horned Frogs on their heels, making the extra pass to find open guys for easy shots, leading to their 54% shooting performance.
Oklahoma’s next game is Monday night when they head down to Waco, Texas to take on No. 2 Baylor. The game can be found on ESPN at 8p.m. CT.
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