They made life extremely difficult for the visitors, forcing 22 turnovers thanks to high intensity, pressure defense. The home team took a 41-23 lead into the break.
They continued to pour it on by shooting 69 percent in the second half, expanding their lead to 69-43 by the under 8:00 timeout. After giving up 31 bench points and surrendering a 52-30 split in points in the paint, Vanderbilt didn’t have anything left in the tank.
Much of the offensive efficiency and defensive discomfort caused by the Sooners was due to the recent emergence of freshman guard, Jamal Bienemy.