NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — Oklahoma used a dominant first half to defeat Auburn 91-79 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Lloyd Noble Center.

The Sooners built a 51-42 halftime lead and maintained control after intermission before a crowd of 5,922. The victory improved Oklahoma’s record to 14-13, while Auburn fell to 15-13. The Tigers entered as a slight favorite but could not overcome Oklahoma’s early offensive output. The combined score fell under the projected total.