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Sooners' backs against the wall at Big 12 Tournament

Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson projected confidence going into the Big 12 Tournament that his team would make the NCAA Tournament.

He also expressed bewilderment that the Sooners weren’t considered a lock after a 33-21 regular season.

But going into the week — according to projections — the Sooners had work to do to earn their way into the field.

They didn’t do themselves any favors Wednesday in the tournament opener against Baylor, an 8-2 loss at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark that has the Sooners backs against the wall.

They’ll play the loser of Wednesday’s late game between Oklahoma State and TCU at 12:30 p.