University of Oklahoma Athletics
Wednesday, December 18
Spectrum Center • Charlotte, N.C.
8 PM
University of Oklahoma
11-0,0-0SEC
87
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Michigan
8-3,2-0Big Ten
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86
Oklahoma
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87
Fears' 4-Point Play Secures Top-25 Win Over No. 24 Michigan
December 18, 2024 | Men's Basketball
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremiah Fears buried a 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds left and drew a foul, then calmly sank the ensuing free throw for a four-point play as No. 14 Oklahoma edged 24th-ranked Michigan 87-86 on Wednesday night in a wild finish at the Jumpman Invitational.
Fears finished with 30 points on 8-of-12 shooting as the Sooners (11-0) remained unbeaten. Duke Miles had 17 points, including two big 3s in the second half.
Vladislav Goldin finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Danny Wolf had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines (8-3).
The Wolverines were in control most of the game and had a three-point lead and the ball with 30 seconds left before a turnover gave the Sooners a chance.
After several passes around the perimeter, Fears broke free and made a 30-footer from the left wing and fell back as he was fouled by Roddy Gayle Jr. The Wolverines still had a chance to win the game on their final possession, but Tre Donaldson missed a 3-pointer and Wolf couldn't get the offensive rebound off before the clock expired.
Fears finished with 30 points on 8-of-12 shooting as the Sooners (11-0) remained unbeaten. Duke Miles had 17 points, including two big 3s in the second half.
Vladislav Goldin finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Danny Wolf had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines (8-3).
The Wolverines were in control most of the game and had a three-point lead and the ball with 30 seconds left before a turnover gave the Sooners a chance.
After several passes around the perimeter, Fears broke free and made a 30-footer from the left wing and fell back as he was fouled by Roddy Gayle Jr. The Wolverines still had a chance to win the game on their final possession, but Tre Donaldson missed a 3-pointer and Wolf couldn't get the offensive rebound off before the clock expired.
TAKEAWAY
Oklahoma: Outside of a win over then-No. 24 Arizona, the Sooners hadn't been tested much this season. But they showed their mettle by battling back against one of tallest teams in the country. Fears proved he's a gamer with a huge shot to win it.KEY STAT
The Sooners were 12 of 25 from beyond the arc, while the Wolverines were just 4 of 28.UP NEXT
Oklahoma hosts Central Arkansas on Sunday, Dec. 22 at noon inside Lloyd Noble Center.
Team Stats
Mich
OK
FG%
.469
.474
3FG%
.143
.480
FT%
.846
.875
RB
37
32
TO
10
13
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
30
FGM
8
3FGM
3
FTM
11
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
16
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
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