Sam Godwin's stunning performance crushes Oklahoma State

In Oklahoma City on Saturday night, the No. 13 ranked Oklahoma Sooners played against in-state rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, in their first Bedlam basketball game since Oklahoma's departure from the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference. It was noted that the Sooners dominated the game from the outset, showcasing a strong performance by Sam Godwin, who recorded a personal best of 20 points along with 14 rebounds. Overall, Oklahoma secured a decisive 80-65 victory, extending their undefeated streak to 10 games this season and achieving their third consecutive win over Oklahoma State. The Sooners executed their offense effectively, making 49% of their field goal attempts and dominating points in the paint with 42 compared to Oklahoma State's 26. In the first half, Oklahoma State struggled significantly, managing only 25.9% shooting and trailing by 17 points at halftime. During the game, Cowboys' coach Steve Lutz utilized his bench to try to recover from a lackluster performance by his starting five, which resulted in the Oklahoma State reserves contributing 42 points to Oklahoma's 7. The lack of production from the starters created an uphill battle for Oklahoma State. As the game progressed into the second half, Oklahoma maintained their lead and showcased further balanced scoring, with Jeremiah Fears adding 17 points and Kobe Elvis contributing 15 points. After extending their lead to 22 points early in the second half, Oklahoma State never managed to pull closer than 15. Moving forward, Oklahoma is set to face No. 14 Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational while Oklahoma State is scheduled to host Tarleton State.