Oklahoma Pulls Away After Halftime to Claim First Win

Oklahoma earned its first win of the season with an 84-57 victory over Mississippi Valley State, rebounding from an opening loss to East Texas A&M. B.J. Edwards led the Sooners with 18 points, Derrion Reid added 17, and returning point guard Xzayvier Brown contributed seven assists as Oklahoma forced 17 turnovers and pulled away after the Delta Devils briefly cut into its lead after halftime. Mississippi Valley State was led by Tymias Williams’ 19 points. Despite the comfortable win, Oklahoma showed some lingering flaws, including turnovers and missed defensive rebounds.