LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — In a game defined by a star’s brilliance and a team’s resilient response, the Oklahoma Sooners outlasted the Colorado Buffaloes 90-86 in overtime Wednesday in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game at T-Mobile Arena.

The contest turned into a showcase for Colorado guard Barrington Hargress, who poured in a game-high 31 points, but ultimately served as a testament to Oklahoma’s balanced attack and clutch plays in the extra period to secure the victory.

Hargress, a 6-foot guard from Inglewood, California, was nearly unstoppable for long stretches, willing Colorado to a 41-37 halftime lead and repeatedly answering Oklahoma rallies. He played 40 minutes, adding three assists to his scoring output. His backcourt mate, Felix Kossaras of Montreal, provided a key spark off the bench with 14 points, while forward Alon Michaeli of Kfar Saba, Israel, contributed 18 points.

Oklahoma, however, countered with a more distributed effort. Nijel Pack led the Sooners with 20 points and five assists, including critical baskets in overtime. Forward Tae Davis added 19 points, and guard Xzayvier Brown scored 17. The Sooners also got a significant boost from reserve forward Kuol Atak, who scored 16 points, several on crucial three-pointers.

The most important sequence of the game unfolded in the final minute of regulation and carried into overtime. Colorado, holding a narrow lead late, saw Oklahoma force the extra period by closing the second half on a small run, culminating in a defensive stop that sent the game tied at 74-74 to overtime.

The Sooners then seized control in the extra frame, outscoring the Buffaloes 16-12. Oklahoma’s defense tightened, and its offensive execution proved superior. Key plays included a three-pointer from Pack early in overtime to set the tone, followed by disciplined play that saw the Sooners protect their lead from the free-throw line in the closing seconds. Colorado, reliant heavily on Hargress, could not find enough supplementary scoring to keep pace in the final five minutes.

The game was a statistical anomaly, as the combined score of 176 points sailed far over the pregame over/under line of 162, despite both teams struggling with inconsistent shooting percentages that were not fully recorded. Oklahoma entered the game as a 5.5-point favorite, a spread they narrowly covered with the overtime victory. Advanced metrics from Interstat gave the Sooners a 74.5% probability to win beforehand.

With the win, Oklahoma improved its season record to 20-14. The Sooners have now won four of their last five games, a stretch that includes two overtime victories. Colorado’s season concluded with the loss, finishing with a record of 17-16.

The game was part of a postseason tournament setting in Las Vegas. Oklahoma advances to face Baylor on Saturday, also at T-Mobile Arena.

The contest highlighted Oklahoma’s ability to win a tight game against a determined opponent with a hot hand. While Hargress’s individual performance for Colorado was monumental, Oklahoma’s collective resolve, particularly in weathering his offensive onslaught and executing in overtime, proved to be the decisive factor. The Sooners demonstrated the depth and poise necessary for postseason play, finding contributions across the roster to secure a hard-fought victory.