NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Oklahoma avenged two regular-season losses with a decisive 83-63 victory over Texas A&M in a Southeastern Conference tournament game Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Sooners seized control with a dominant first half, leading 49-27 at intermission. The Aggies never recovered, despite a stronger second-half performance, as Oklahoma cruised to the 20-point win in front of 11,457 fans.

The result improved Oklahoma’s record to 19-13, while Texas A&M fell to 21-11. The Sooners, who were projected as underdogs, advanced in the tournament bracket.