OU Seniors Aim to End Home Season on High Note

Nijel Pack and fellow seniors look to cap off careers with strong performance against Missouri

Mar. 2, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team is preparing for its final home game of the season, as seniors like Nijel Pack, Mo Wague, Tae Davis, and Jadon Jones look to end their careers at OU on a high note. Despite a challenging season, the Sooners have won four of their last six games and are hoping to continue their recent hot streak against Missouri. Pack, in particular, has been playing exceptionally well, making 21 of his last 35 3-point attempts.

Why it matters

This game represents the last chance for OU's seniors to play in front of their home crowd, as they look to build momentum heading into the SEC Tournament. The Sooners have faced adversity this season, but the leadership and work ethic of players like Pack have kept the team together and allowed them to turn things around in recent weeks.

The details

OU has won four of its last six games to improve to 15-14 overall and 5-11 in the SEC. Pack, the team's leading scorer at 16.1 points per game, has been on a tear, making 21 of his last 35 3-pointers. Davis, Wague, and Jones have also played key roles in the Sooners' recent success. While senior Jeff Nwankwo will not participate in senior night activities due to his additional year of eligibility, Reid Lovelace will be honored alongside the other seniors.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, March 2, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • The SEC Tournament in Nashville will take place the following week.

The players

Nijel Pack

A senior guard who is the team's leading scorer, averaging 16.1 points per game and shooting 45% from 3-point range.

Mo Wague

A senior forward who has been a force in recent games, averaging 6.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per contest.

Tae Davis

A senior forward who is third on the team in scoring at 12.1 points per game and second in rebounding at 5.8 per game.

Jadon Jones

A senior guard who is averaging 5.8 points per game and has made 33 3-pointers this season.

Jeff Nwankwo

A redshirt senior who will not participate in senior night activities due to having an additional year of eligibility.

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What they’re saying

“At the end of the day, it's about life – life beyond basketball, because learning different life lessons, being a man, you're having to fight through adversity, fight through when times are hard. You still got to get up every day, do you job, basically, at the end of the day. That's what we learned here.”

— Nijel Pack, Senior Guard

“I think Nijel is one of those everyday guys. He comes to practice every day, takes care of his business, does his recovery, does his—you know, comes in and he's on. Does his prep. He's just a veteran that way.”

— Porter Moser, Head Coach

What’s next

The Sooners will head to Nashville next week for the SEC Tournament, where they hope to continue their recent momentum and make a deep run.

The takeaway

Despite the challenges of this season, OU's seniors have shown resilience and leadership, keeping the team together and helping them turn things around in recent weeks. Their final home game represents an opportunity to end their careers on a high note and build confidence heading into the postseason.