AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jacob Groves led Oklahoma with 16 factors because the Sooners knocked off No. 23 Iowa State 61-50 on Saturday.
The Sooners (14-15, 4-12 Big 12) had misplaced 9 of their earlier 11 video games however erased an early 11-point deficit and seized management with a 17-2 run within the second half.
Groves made 4 of 5 from the 3-point line. Tanner Groves added 9 factors and grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Cyclones (17-11, 8-8) shot simply 31%. Gabe Kalscheur led Iowa State with 12 factors.
Both groups got here into Saturday in a droop.
Oklahoma missed its first 5 pictures and dedicated 4 turnovers whereas failing to attain throughout the opening 5:33 of the sport.
The Sooners nonetheless had simply three factors on the 11:40 mark of the primary half. The Cyclones used that lull to construct a 14-3 lead, however Oklahoma finally pulled inside 20-17 and 24-21.
(*23*) workforce shot higher than 33% earlier than halftime. Iowa State used a 14-4 edge in paint scoring to keep up a 28-23 lead on the break.
Oklahoma finally went forward as Tanner and Jacob Groves mixed to attain 9 of the Sooners first 11 factors of the second half. A steal and layup by Jalen Hill put Oklahoma up 36-32.
The lead finally grew to 42-32.
BIG PICTURE
Oklahoma entered Saturday having misplaced six of its past seven video games and having misplaced its final six highway video games. Iowa State has now misplaced 5 of its final six whereas making an attempt to safe an NCAA Tournament berth.
UP NEXT
Iowa State: Hosts West Virginia on Monday.
Oklahoma: Visits Kansas State on Wednesday.
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