Oklahoma Sooners Defeat Colorado in OT Thriller

Nijel Pack's clutch 3-pointers lift Sooners to College Basketball Crown quarterfinal win

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:25am

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The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team edged out the Colorado Buffaloes 90-86 in overtime in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. Sooners guard Nijel Pack scored 20 points, including a pair of crucial 3-pointers in the extra period, to propel Oklahoma to victory and a spot in the tournament semifinals.

Why it matters

This hard-fought win over a fellow NCAA tournament team keeps Oklahoma's season alive and advances them to the final four of the prestigious College Basketball Crown event, a major postseason tournament that showcases some of the best college basketball programs in the country.

The details

In a back-and-forth game that went to overtime, the Sooners were led by Nijel Pack's 20 points, including two clutch 3-pointers in the extra period that helped Oklahoma pull away for the 90-86 win. The victory sets up a semifinal matchup for the Sooners against either Baylor or Minnesota this Saturday.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Oklahoma and Colorado faced off in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown tournament.

The players

Nijel Pack

A guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored 20 points, including two key 3-pointers in overtime, to lead his team to victory.

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma that advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown tournament with their overtime win against Colorado.

Colorado Buffaloes

The men's basketball team from the University of Colorado that fell to Oklahoma in overtime in the College Basketball Crown quarterfinals.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys showed a lot of heart and determination to battle back and win this one in overtime. Nijel really stepped up when we needed him most.”

— Porter Moser, Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach

What’s next

Oklahoma will face the winner of the Baylor-Minnesota quarterfinal matchup in the College Basketball Crown semifinals on Saturday, April 5th.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory showcases the Sooners' resilience and ability to win close games against tough opponents, keeping their hopes alive for a deep run in the prestigious College Basketball Crown tournament.