The Oklahoma Sooners were without three contributors, but they were still able to claw out a 71-69 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats to open Big 12 play.
First dub of 2022
Only the beginning!#BoomerSooner | @ejay_hoops2 pic.twitter.com/mgv7HXQ0pF— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) January 2, 2022Entering the game without Tanner Groves — its leading scorer and rebounder — as well as Jacob Groves and Bijan Cortes due to health and safety protocols, Oklahoma knew it would have to rely on its defensive intensity to open the new year on a high note.