When it needed it most, Oklahoma got its second marquee of the win.
Chris Beard and his physical brand of Texas Tech basketball traveled east to Oklahoma City for a huge game with major NCAA Tournament implications for Lon Kruger and the Sooners.
Oklahoma got out of the gate fast and didn’t look back on its way to a 65-51 win.
Here are three reasons why the Sooners pulled off the much needed upset.
BIG PERFORMANCE FROM THE BIG THREE
Oklahoma has lacked getting all three of its top scorers in Austin Reaves, Brady Manek and Kristian Doolittle going on the same night.
That came full circle on Tuesday night against Texas Tech. The trio scored 45 of Oklahoma’s 65 points and shot 20-of-40 from the floor.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE
There is always plenty of talk of about Texas Tech and its defense.
Oklahoma answered the call on its own. The Sooners held the Red Raiders to 33 percent shooting from the floor and made life extremely tough around the rim.
BIG ON THE BOARDS
Texas Tech is not the biggest team, but Oklahoma dominated in one of the bigger factors in a game.
The Sooners were able to out rebound the Red Raiders 43-29. Oklahoma scored 13 second chance points to Texas Tech’s four.
Just a complete performance from Kruger’s crew.
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