Jadon Jones leads Oklahoma to win over Missouri

Sooners beat Tigers for third straight victory, keeping NCAA Tournament hopes alive

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Jadon Jones scored a season-high 13 points to lead Oklahoma to an 80-64 win over Missouri on Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners have now won three consecutive games and five of their last seven, keeping their slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Oklahoma took advantage of Missouri turnovers and shot an efficient 62.2% from the floor, their best shooting percentage in conference play this season.

Why it matters

This win is crucial for Oklahoma's chances of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Sooners have been on a late-season surge, winning five of their last seven games, and this victory over a solid Missouri team boosts their resume. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for the Tigers, who are still looking to solidify their own NCAA Tournament standing.

The details

Jadon Jones led the way for Oklahoma with 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting, including three 3-pointers. Xzayvier Brown, Tae Davis and Derrion Reid each added 12 points for the Sooners. Oklahoma took the lead for good after Jones hit a 3-pointer to end a 7-0 Missouri run early in the first half. The Sooners led by as many as 22 points in the second half before Missouri made a late push to cut the deficit to 11.

  • The teams previously met on January 24 in Missouri, with the Tigers winning 88-87 in overtime on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
  • This rematch took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.

The players

Jadon Jones

Oklahoma guard who scored a season-high 13 points in the win.

Mark Mitchell

Missouri forward who led the Tigers with 17 points in the loss.

Porter Moser

Oklahoma's head coach, who was called for a technical foul during the game.

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What’s next

Oklahoma will look to continue its late-season surge and strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume in its remaining regular season games. Missouri will aim to bounce back and solidify its own tournament standing.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's efficient and opportunistic offense, coupled with its ability to capitalize on Missouri's turnovers, proved to be the difference in this matchup. The Sooners' third straight win keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, while the loss is a setback for the Tigers as they look to secure their own postseason berth.