Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate after beating the Missouri Tigers in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma basketball got back to its early season form and defied the odds in winning its opening round game in the NCAA Tournament.
The Sooners, playing without starting guard De’Vion Harmon, held on down the stretch and survived with a four-point, 72-68 victory over No. 9 seed Missouri. For the second straight NCAA Tournament appearance, Oklahoma lives to see a second day in the tournament.