Sooners Secure Victory Over Tigers at Home
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Lloyd Noble Center
Oklahoma Sooners 80, Missouri Tigers 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Missouri Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners?
Oklahoma Sooners beat Missouri Tigers 80-64 at Lloyd Noble Center on March 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Missouri Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners?
Missouri Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
The Oklahoma Sooners delivered a strong performance at the Lloyd Noble Center, defeating the Missouri Tigers 80-64. This matchup was particularly intriguing as it marked a chance for Oklahoma to avenge a narrow loss to Missouri earlier in the season, where they fell 87-88 in a closely contested game. In this latest encounter, the Sooners showcased their offensive prowess, scoring an average of 81.0 points in their last ten games, while holding the Tigers to just 64 points, which is below Missouri's recent scoring average of 79.6.
Oklahoma's recent form leading up to the game included a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, but they entered the contest with momentum, having won their last two games against LSU and Auburn. Their home record stood at 2-3 in the last five games, but the Sooners were looking to capitalize on their home court advantage. Conversely, Missouri had a better overall record of 20-10 and was riding a two-game winning streak, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games. The Tigers had been averaging 79.2 points in their last five games, but their defense allowed an average of 78.4 points, which proved costly against a high-scoring Oklahoma team.
In terms of their head-to-head history, this game was part of a series where Oklahoma had won once and lost twice against Missouri in the last three meetings. The previous matchups included a significant win for Oklahoma at home last season, where they triumphed 96-84, showcasing their ability to perform well in familiar surroundings. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Missouri as a slight favorite with a spread of 1.5 points, indicating a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 153.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game, which was indeed the case for Oklahoma as they surpassed their scoring average.
Conditions in the arena were conducive to a solid basketball performance, with a lively crowd supporting the Sooners. The atmosphere likely fueled Oklahoma's strong start and maintained their energy throughout the game. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Mark Mitchell and Mohamed Wague made significant contributions to the scoring, including a crucial dunk by Wague that capped off the Sooners' scoring.
As the game progressed, Oklahoma maintained control, with their defense effectively limiting Missouri's scoring opportunities. The final score reflected a decisive victory for the Sooners, who will look to build on this momentum as they head into the remainder of their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIZ -1.5 | 153.5 o -112 / u -108 | Missouri Tigers -115 · Oklahoma Sooners -105 |
Leaders
- PointsJadon Jones13Oklahoma Sooners
- AssistsXzayvier Brown5Oklahoma Sooners
- ReboundsJadon Jones8Oklahoma Sooners
- PointsMark Mitchell Jr.17Missouri Tigers
- AssistsT.O. Barrett5Missouri Tigers
- ReboundsT.O. Barrett5Missouri Tigers
Recent form
Oklahoma Sooners
Last 10: 4-6Streak W281 scored · 82.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W83-67at LSU TigersFeb 28
- W91-79vs Auburn TigersFeb 25
- L71-75vs Texas A&M AggiesFeb 22
- L66-89at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 19
- W94-78vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 14
- W92-91at Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 7
- L78-94at Kentucky WildcatsFeb 5
- L69-79vs Texas LonghornsJan 31
- L79-83vs Arkansas RazorbacksJan 28
- L87-88at Missouri TigersJan 24
Missouri Tigers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W279.6 scored · 79.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- W88-64at Mississippi State BulldogsFeb 28
- W73-69vs Tennessee VolunteersFeb 25
- L86-94at Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 21
- W81-80vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 19
- L68-85vs Texas LonghornsFeb 15
- W86-85at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 12
- W78-59at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 7
- W84-79vs Mississippi State BulldogsJan 31
- L64-90at Alabama Crimson TideJan 28
- W88-87vs Oklahoma SoonersJan 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Missouri Tigers | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 28-45 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 62 |
| Three-pointers | 8-24 | 12-22 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 55 |
| Free throws | 8-16 | 12-20 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 21 |
| Assists | 10 | 18 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-37T.O. Barrett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half28-40Nijel Pack makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mohamed Wague assists)
- 2nd Half31-40Trent Pierce makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half31-43Xzayvier Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mohamed Wague assists)
- 2nd Half31-45Tae Davis makes 0-foot dunk (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half34-45Anthony Robinson II makes 23-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half34-47Dayton Forsythe makes driving layup (Derrion Reid assists)
- 2nd Half36-47Anthony Robinson II makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-49Jadon Jones makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half36-50Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-53Jadon Jones makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half36-55Mohamed Wague makes 1-foot dunk (Tae Davis assists)
- 2nd Half37-55Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-55Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-58Kirill Elatontsev makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half41-58Trent Pierce makes 22-foot three point jumper (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half43-58Trent Pierce makes layup
- 2nd Half43-60Mohamed Wague makes layup
- 2nd Half45-60Trent Burns makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half45-62Dayton Forsythe makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half45-63Dayton Forsythe makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-63Mark Mitchell makes layup (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half47-64Derrion Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-65Derrion Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-65Anthony Robinson II makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-68Derrion Reid makes 23-foot three point jumper (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half49-71Derrion Reid makes 23-foot three point jumper (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Anthony Robinson II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half52-72Xzayvier Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-72Trent Pierce makes 26-foot three point jumper (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half55-73Tae Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-73Jayden Stone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-73Mark Mitchell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trent Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half60-75Xzayvier Brown makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half63-75Jacob Crews makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half64-75Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-76Mohamed Wague makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-77Mohamed Wague makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-78Mohamed Wague makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-80Mohamed Wague makes 1-foot dunk (Xzayvier Brown assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma Sooners, below favours Missouri Tigers.
Venue
- Lloyd Noble CenterNorman, OK
- Attendance5773
- OfficialsTodd Austin, Bharat Ramnanan, Owen Shortt
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