Oklahoma Sooners Earn Perfect SEC Tournament Path

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The Oklahoma Sooners, who finished SEC play at 7-11 and 17-14 overall, landed the No. 11 seed in the SEC Tournament after a thrilling overtime win against Texas. Despite their underwhelming regular season, the Sooners are playing their best basketball at the right time, entering the postseason on a four-game winning streak. The favorable tournament bracket has OU fans hopeful for a statement run that could sneak the team into the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Oklahoma was in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament after a nine-game losing streak in SEC play, but their late-season surge and the favorable tournament path have revived their March Madness hopes. A strong showing in the SEC Tournament could earn the Sooners an at-large bid to the Big Dance.

The details

The Sooners jumped from the 12 seed to the 11 seed after their 88-85 overtime win against Texas on Saturday. OU is playing its best basketball of the season, entering the SEC Tournament on a four-game winning streak. Most 11 seeds and teams with a 7-11 conference record would typically be counted out, but the Sooners' recent form and the way the bracket fell have given them a prime opportunity to make a statement run and secure an NCAA Tournament berth.

• The Sooners finished SEC play at 7-11 and 17-14 overall.
• OU jumped from the 12 seed to the 11 seed after their 88-85 overtime win against Texas on Saturday.
• The Sooners enter the SEC Tournament on a four-game winning streak.

What’s next

The Sooners will need to make a statement run in the SEC Tournament this week to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.