Oklahoma’s magical 2015-2016 season saw its final win on this day four years ago.
The Sooners faced an ‘OU’ imposter in the Oregon Ducks. Oklahoma set a blazing pace from the opening tip, taking a 48-30 lead into the half.
‘Buddy Buckets’ was once again in full effect as Buddy Hield dropped a cool 37 points on 65% shooting. Hield was the leading scorer for both teams while going 8-of-13 from deep dropping dagger after dagger into the Ducks’ Final Four hopes. His 37 points were accompanied by four rebounds and an uncharacteristic zero in the assist column.
Jordan Woodard and Isaiah Cousins were the only other Sooners in double figures as they had 13 and 11 points respectively. The duo was once again just what Oklahoma needed to compliment the play of Hield. Cousins had seven of the teams 16 assists while hauling in five rebounds from his guard position.
The 80-68 win allowed the Sooners to cut down the nets, winning the West Regional to advance to Houston, Texas for the Final Four.
Oklahoma’s dance would end in the Final Four against eventual champion Villanova.
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