Sooners Defeat Gamecocks in SEC Tournament

Oklahoma's Nijel Pack scores 24 points in opening-round victory.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:34am

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The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 86-74 in an opening-round game of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday. Nijel Pack led the Sooners with 24 points, shooting 5-for-10 from 3-point range.

Why it matters

The win advances Oklahoma to the next round of the SEC Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. South Carolina's early exit is a disappointment after a promising regular season.

The details

Nijel Pack's hot shooting performance was the key to Oklahoma's victory over South Carolina. The Sooners pulled away in the second half after a close first half.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Nijel Pack

A player for the Oklahoma Sooners who scored 24 points in the win.

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma that won the opening-round SEC Tournament game.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The men's basketball team from the University of South Carolina that lost the opening-round SEC Tournament game.

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What’s next

The Sooners will advance to the next round of the SEC Tournament, where they will face a tougher opponent.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's victory keeps their postseason hopes alive, while South Carolina's early exit is a disappointment after a promising regular season.