COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Rashard Odomes checked out for the final time in the first half, coach Lon Kruger beamed up at him and twice bumped his fist on Odomes’ chest.
The pride was undeniable as Kruger’s senior forward dominated Ole Miss’ guard-heavy defense. It was domination on multiple fronts, particularly with Odomes and fellow forward Kristian Doolittle hunting mismatches all afternoon against an undersized Rebels squad.
No. 9 seed Oklahoma overpowered No. 8 Ole Miss 95-72 Friday at Colonial Life Arena. The Sooners are headed to the second round where they will await either No. 1 seed Virginia or No.