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Oklahoma Sooners Dominate Alcorn State Braves 72-53

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Lloyd Noble Center

Oklahoma Sooners 72, Alcorn State Braves 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Alcorn State Braves vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Oklahoma Sooners beat Alcorn State Braves 72-53 at Lloyd Noble Center on November 23, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Oklahoma Sooners triumphed over the Alcorn State Braves with a final score of 72-53 at the Lloyd Noble Center. This victory marks a continuation of the Sooners' solid performance as they improve their record to 5-2, while the Braves remain winless at 0-8 this season.

Oklahoma has shown promising form recently, boasting a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They are currently on a one-game winning streak after their recent victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, where they scored 95 points to their opponent's 71. The Sooners have averaged 88.0 points per game while allowing 79.7 points during this stretch, indicating a high-scoring offense coupled with some defensive vulnerabilities. At home, they have been particularly strong, maintaining an undefeated record of 4-0.

In contrast, Alcorn State has struggled significantly, suffering their seventh consecutive loss in this game. Their recent form reflects a 2-8 record over their last ten games, with an alarming average of just 66.1 points scored per game while conceding 81.3 points. This includes a particularly rough stretch where they have lost all five of their last five games, scoring an average of 65.8 points and allowing 86.8.

The previous meeting between these two teams took place on December 8, 2024, where the Sooners also emerged victorious with a score of 94-78. This history of dominance adds context to the current matchup, reinforcing Oklahoma's superiority in head-to-head encounters.

In terms of player availability, the block does not specify any injuries affecting either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this contest. This was crucial for Oklahoma as they aimed to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling opponent.

The betting market had priced Oklahoma as heavy favorites, reflecting their strong home record and the Braves' ongoing difficulties. The home win probability was listed at 1.0, indicating complete confidence in the Sooners' ability to secure the victory.

Conditions in the Lloyd Noble Center were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have impacted the game. The Sooners' fans were treated to an impressive display of offensive skill, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively from the Braves.

Key moments in the second half included several three-point shots from Nijel Pack, who contributed significantly to the Sooners' scoring surge. His performance, along with other scoring plays, helped maintain a comfortable lead as Oklahoma continued to build on their advantage. Alcorn State managed to score only 53 points, a testament to Oklahoma's defensive efforts and the Braves' ongoing struggles to find their rhythm.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two programs, with Oklahoma solidifying their position as a competitive force in the league while Alcorn State seeks to find answers to their mounting challenges.

Leaders

  • PointsNijel Pack17Oklahoma Sooners
  • AssistsNijel Pack5Oklahoma Sooners
  • ReboundsDerrion Reid8Oklahoma Sooners
  • PointsTycen McDaniels12Alcorn State Braves
  • AssistsJameel Morris2Alcorn State Braves
  • ReboundsMike Jones8Alcorn State Braves

Recent form

Oklahoma Sooners

Last 10: 6-4Streak W188 scored · 79.7 allowed per game4-0 at home

  • W95-71vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 21
  • L99-105at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 16
  • W95-69vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 12
  • L68-83at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 9
  • W102-66vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 4
  • L84-85at Kentucky WildcatsMar 14
  • W81-75at Georgia BulldogsMar 13
  • W76-72at Texas LonghornsMar 9
  • W96-84vs Missouri TigersMar 6
  • L84-87at Ole Miss RebelsMar 1

Alcorn State Braves

Last 10: 2-8Streak L766.1 scored · 81.3 allowed per game2-7 away

  • L81-107at LSU TigersNov 19
  • L64-72at Howard BisonNov 14
  • L64-84at Maryland TerrapinsNov 12
  • L50-95at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 8
  • L70-76at South Alabama JaguarsNov 7
  • L76-108at Florida State SeminolesNov 5
  • L60-69at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsMar 14
  • W65-63at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsMar 8
  • W72-64at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsMar 7
  • L59-75vs Texas Southern TigersMar 4

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Bethune-Cookman17-15-14-4
Southern17-17311-7
Florida A&M15-16311-7
Alabama A&M18-15410-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff13-19410-8
Texas Southern12-18410-8
Jackson State12-21410-8
Prairie View A&M19-1859-9
Grambling14-1977-11
Alabama State10-2277-11
Alcorn State9-2377-11
Mississippi Valley State3-30122-16
Florida27-8-16-2
Arkansas28-9313-5
Alabama25-10313-5
Vanderbilt27-9511-7
Tennessee25-12511-7
Texas A&M22-12511-7
Georgia22-11610-8
Kentucky22-14610-8
Missouri20-13610-8
Texas21-1579-9
Auburn22-1697-11
Oklahoma21-1697-11
Mississippi State13-19115-13
Ole Miss15-20124-14
South Carolina13-19124-14
LSU15-17133-15

Box score

StatAlcorn State BravesOklahoma Sooners
Field goals20-5322-66
Field goal %3833
Three-pointers8-189-31
Three-point %4429
Free throws5-819-28
Free throw %6368
Rebounds3846
Offensive rebounds718
Defensive rebounds3128
Assists1013
Steals510
Blocks61
Turnovers197
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls01
Technical fouls, total01
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers419
Fast-break points215
Points in the paint2024
Fouls2012
Largest lead421

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half31-27Nick Woodard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryson Calamese.
  2. 1st Half31-29Kai Rogers made Layup.
  3. 1st Half31-30Kai Rogers made Free Throw.
  4. 1st Half31-32Derrion Reid made Jumper. Assisted by Nijel Pack.
  5. 1st Half31-33Derrion Reid made Free Throw.
  6. 1st Half31-34Derrion Reid made Free Throw.
  7. 1st Half33-34Tycen McDaniels made Jumper.
  8. 1st Half33-35Kai Rogers made Free Throw.
  9. 2nd Half35-35Tycen McDaniels made Layup. Assisted by Nick Woodard.
  10. 2nd Half35-38Derrion Reid made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tae Davis.
  11. 2nd Half37-38Tycen McDaniels made Jumper.
  12. 2nd Half37-39Nijel Pack made Free Throw.
  13. 2nd Half37-40Nijel Pack made Free Throw.
  14. 2nd Half37-41Mohamed Wague made Free Throw.
  15. 2nd Half37-42Mohamed Wague made Free Throw.
  16. 2nd Half37-44Mohamed Wague made Two Point Tip Shot.
  17. 2nd Half39-44Shane Lancaster made Layup. Assisted by Omari Hamilton.
  18. 2nd Half39-46Xzayvier Brown made Layup.
  19. 2nd Half39-47Tae Davis made Free Throw.
  20. 2nd Half39-49Tae Davis made Two Point Tip Shot.
  21. 2nd Half42-49Davian Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jameel Morris.
  22. 2nd Half42-50Mohamed Wague made Free Throw.
  23. 2nd Half42-52Xzayvier Brown made Layup.
  24. 2nd Half42-54Derrion Reid made Two Point Tip Shot.
  25. 2nd Half44-54Bryson Calamese made Jumper.
  26. 2nd Half46-54Jameel Morris made Layup.
  27. 2nd Half46-57Xzayvier Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nijel Pack.
  28. 2nd Half46-58Jadon Jones made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half46-59Jadon Jones made Free Throw.
  30. 2nd Half46-60Jadon Jones made Free Throw.
  31. 2nd Half46-62Derrion Reid made Layup. Assisted by Jadon Jones.
  32. 2nd Half46-63Derrion Reid made Free Throw.
  33. 2nd Half49-63Bryson Calamese made Three Point Jumper.
  34. 2nd Half49-64Dayton Forsythe made Free Throw.
  35. 2nd Half49-66Xzayvier Brown made Layup. Assisted by Nijel Pack.
  36. 2nd Half50-66Tycen McDaniels made Free Throw.
  37. 2nd Half51-66Tycen McDaniels made Free Throw.
  38. 2nd Half51-69Nijel Pack made Three Point Jumper.
  39. 2nd Half51-72Nijel Pack made Three Point Jumper.
  40. 2nd Half53-72Jameel Morris made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours Oklahoma Sooners, below favours Alcorn State Braves.

Venue

  • Lloyd Noble CenterNorman, OK
  • Attendance4746
  • OfficialsDon Daily, Olandis Poole, Owen Shortt

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