Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid

Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore (14) grabs a rebound ahead of Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Norman, Okla.

Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore (14) grabs a rebound ahead of Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)


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NORMAN, Okla. — Jeremiah Fears had 27 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Oklahoma defeated No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a five-game losing skid and revive its NCAA Tournament hopes. Fears made 7 of 12 field goals and 11 of 14 free throws. Jalon Moore scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half and Sam Godwin had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Sooners. Josh Hubbard scored 19 points and Keshawn Murphy added 16 for Mississippi State, which was coming off wins against ranked opponents Mississippi and Texas A&M.

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