Oklahoma Edges Vanderbilt in High-Scoring SEC Thriller
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Oklahoma survived a furious second-half rally by Vanderbilt to escape with a 92-91 victory in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium.
The Sooners built a 14-point halftime lead behind efficient shooting, but the Commodores stormed back with 57 second-half points. Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner fueled the comeback, scoring a game-high 37 points. Oklahoma’s Xzayvier Brown answered with 20 points, while Nijel Pack added 17.
Vanderbilt had a chance to tie in the final seconds after Tanner hit a 3-pointer, but Oklahoma secured the ensuing inbounds pass to seal the win. The Sooners improved to 12-11, while the 19-4 Commodores lost at home for the first time this season. Attendance was 10,892.