Late 4-point Play Gives No. 14 Oklahoma Narrow Victory Over No. 24 Michigan 87-86

Jeremiah Fears made a clutch 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds remaining and converted the ensuing free throw for a four-point play, leading No. 14 Oklahoma to an 87-86 victory over 24th-ranked Michigan at the Jumpman Invitational. Fears scored 30 points on 8-of-12 shooting to keep the Sooners undefeated at 11-0. Duke Miles contributed 17 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the second half.

Vladislav Goldin recorded 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Danny Wolf added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines (8-3). Despite controlling most of the game, Michigan couldn’t hold on to a three-point lead in the final seconds, leading to the heartbreaking loss.

The game’s key moment came when Roddy Gayle Jr. turned the ball over with 30 seconds remaining and Michigan ahead 86-83. Additionally, the Sooners’ sharpshooting from beyond the arc (12-of-25) contrasted with the Wolverines’ struggles (4-of-28) from long range.

Takeaways

Michigan will need to recover from this tough loss, having missed an opportunity to close out the game against Oklahoma. The Wolverines will need to regroup and refocus moving forward.

Oklahoma showed resilience by fighting back against a formidable opponent in Michigan. Jeremiah Fears’ game-winning shot demonstrated his clutch ability and leadership on the court.

Key moment

Gayle’s costly turnover in the final seconds shifted the momentum in favor of Oklahoma, allowing them to secure the victory.

Key stat

The stark difference in 3-point shooting efficiency between the two teams played a significant role in the outcome of the game, with Oklahoma’s sharpshooting proving to be a decisive factor.

Up next

Oklahoma will host Central Arkansas in their next game, while Michigan will face Fort Wayne. Both teams will look to bounce back from this intense contest and continue their season on a positive note.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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