NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — Oklahoma used a dominant first half to cruise past Missouri-Kansas City 89-67 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Lloyd Noble Center.

The Sooners built a 54-27 halftime lead behind efficient offense, scoring 48 points in the paint and 24 points off turnovers. The Kangaroos never recovered despite a stronger second-half performance.

Xzayvier Brown led Oklahoma with 21 points. Karmello Branch scored a game-high 23 points for Missouri-Kansas City in the loss. Oklahoma improved to 8-3, while the Kangaroos fell to 2-10. Attendance was 4,410.