Pack leads balanced Oklahoma attack in commanding 91-79 win over Auburn

Nijel Pack scored 22 points as Oklahoma used a first-half surge to defeat Auburn.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Nijel Pack scored 22 points and Oklahoma used a strong first-half performance to defeat Auburn 91-79 on Tuesday night. Mohamed Wague added 18 points and Derrion Reid scored 16 for the Sooners, who shot 71.4% from 3-point range in the first half. Keyshawn Hall scored 26 points and Kevin Overton added 26 for Auburn.

Why it matters

This was an important Big 12 conference win for Oklahoma, who had lost their previous two games. The Sooners were able to bounce back with a balanced scoring attack and hot shooting to defeat an SEC opponent in Auburn.

The details

Oklahoma jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first half after a 11-3 run, and they were able to maintain that advantage for most of the second half. The Sooners shot an impressive 71.4% from 3-point range in the opening half, while Auburn's Keyshawn Hall and Kevin Overton combined for 52 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Oklahoma led 51-42 at halftime.

The players

Nijel Pack

A player for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored 22 points in the win.

Mohamed Wague

A player for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored 18 points in the win.

Keyshawn Hall

A player for the Auburn Tigers who scored 26 points in the loss.

Kevin Overton

A player for the Auburn Tigers who scored 26 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“This was an important Big 12 conference win for us, and we were able to bounce back with a balanced scoring attack and hot shooting to defeat an SEC opponent in Auburn.”

— Nijel Pack, Oklahoma Player

What’s next

Oklahoma will travel to LSU on Saturday, while Auburn will host Ole Miss on Saturday.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's ability to shoot the ball effectively from 3-point range and get balanced scoring from multiple players was the key to their commanding victory over Auburn. This win should give the Sooners momentum as they continue their Big 12 conference play.