Missouri
Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (01/23/2026) — Two last-second, game-saving three-pointers propelled the Missouri Tigers to a dramatic 88-87 overtime victory against the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday night at Mizzou Arena. Mark Mitchell capped a stellar individual performance with a buzzer-beating three-pointer in overtime to seal the win, handing the Sooners their sixth consecutive loss.
How It Happened
The contest was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with neither team establishing a significant lead. Oklahoma took a narrow 37-36 advantage into halftime. The second half saw multiple lead changes, with the Sooners stretching their lead to six points at one stage, their largest of the game. Missouri answered with an 8-0 run to reclaim the lead. The final minutes of regulation were tense, with a Kirill Elatontsev hook shot giving Oklahoma a 79-78 lead with just over a minute to play. After a missed three-pointer by the Sooners, Tae Davis was fouled and made both free throws, putting Oklahoma ahead 81-78 with five seconds remaining.
Turning Point
The game featured not one, but two incredible turning points. With the game seemingly in hand for the Sooners, Missouri's Trent Pierce launched a three-pointer from the midcourt logo as time expired in regulation to tie the game 81-81 and force overtime. The extra period remained tight, and an Xzayvier Brown jumper put Oklahoma up 87-85 with just four seconds left. However, Mark Mitchell took the ensuing inbounds pass, raced down the court, and hit a game-winning three-pointer as the final buzzer sounded to give the Missouri Tigers the improbable win.
Star of the Game
Mark Mitchell was the undisputed star of the game for the Missouri Tigers. The forward delivered a sensational performance, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. He also led his team with 4 assists. His heroic, game-winning shot was the exclamation point on a dominant evening where he consistently made crucial plays for Missouri. For the Oklahoma Sooners, guard Nijel Pack had a strong offensive outing, scoring a team-high 25 points on an efficient 8-of-13 shooting, including five three-pointers.
What It Means
The thrilling victory improves Missouri's record to 14-6 on the season and 4-3 in SEC play, providing a significant momentum boost. The win was a showcase of resilience for the Tigers, who had three players score 20 or more points for the first time since 2016, with T.O. Barrett (21 points) and Jayden Stone (20 points) joining Mitchell. For the Oklahoma Sooners, the heartbreaking loss extends their losing streak to six games, dropping them to 11-9 overall and 1-6 in the conference. Despite a strong performance from Pack, the Sooners were unable to close out the game in either regulation or overtime, a devastating blow for a team trying to climb out of the bottom of the SEC standings.