Sooners Season Ends in Crown Championship Game

Oklahoma let a late lead slip and fell 89-82 to West Virginia in overtime in the College Basketball Crown championship.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:04pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic action of a basketball game, with players' forms abstracted into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Sooners' heartbreaking overtime loss in the championship game reflects the intense, high-stakes competition of college basketball's premier tournament.Eufaula Today

The Oklahoma Sooners basketball team lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers 89-82 in overtime in the final of the College Basketball Crown championship tournament held at T-Mobile Arena. The Sooners had erased a 15-point deficit and led by seven points late in regulation, but West Virginia tied the game in the final seconds to force overtime. In the extra period, West Virginia hit three straight 3-pointers to take control and secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Sooners' loss in the championship game ends their season with a 21-16 record. It was a tough defeat after the team had fought back from a large deficit to take a late lead. The game showcased the competitive nature of the College Basketball Crown tournament and highlighted the Sooners' resilience, even in defeat.

The details

Nijel Pack led the Sooners with 24 points and 7 assists, while Tae Davis added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Xzayvier Brown chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. West Virginia capitalized on 14 Oklahoma turnovers and their strong 3-point shooting (15-of-33) to secure the win in overtime.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena.
  • Oklahoma led by 7 points with 4:19 left in regulation before West Virginia tied the game at 76 in the final seconds to force overtime.

The players

Nijel Pack

The leading scorer for the Oklahoma Sooners, with 24 points and 7 assists in the championship game.

Tae Davis

Oklahoma forward who scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the loss.

Xzayvier Brown

Oklahoma guard who contributed 13 points and 4 assists in the game.

West Virginia

The West Virginia Mountaineers basketball team, who defeated Oklahoma 89-82 in overtime to win the College Basketball Crown championship.

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The takeaway

Despite the tough loss in the championship game, the Oklahoma Sooners had an impressive season, fighting back from a large deficit to take a late lead before ultimately falling in overtime. The game showcased the team's resilience and competitiveness, and sets them up for another strong campaign next season.