Missouri Edges Oklahoma in Overtime Thriller
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Interstat) — Mark Mitchell’s 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer lifted Missouri to an 88-87 victory over Oklahoma in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Mizzou Arena.
Mitchell finished with 25 points for the Tigers, who improved to 14-6. T.O. Barrett added 21 points. The Sooners, led by Nijel Pack’s 25 points, fell to 11-8.
Missouri overcame a 40-12 deficit in points in the paint by forcing 11 turnovers and converting them into 19 points. Oklahoma stayed close by shooting 44.4% from 3-point range. The game was tied at 81 after regulation before Mitchell’s decisive shot before a crowd of 10,852.