University of Oklahoma Athletics

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremiah Fears buried a 3-pointer with 11.5 seconds left and drew a foul, then calmly sank the following free throw for a four-point play as No. 14 Oklahoma edged Twenty fourth-ranked Michigan 87-86 on Wednesday evening in a wild end on the Jumpman Invitational.

Fears completed with 30 factors on 8-of-12 capturing because the Sooners (11-0) remained unbeaten. Duke Miles had 17 factors, together with two massive 3s within the second half.

Vladislav Goldin completed with 26 factors and 10 rebounds, whereas Danny Wolf had 15 factors and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines (8-3).

The Wolverines had been in management many of the sport and had a three-point lead and the ball with 30 seconds left earlier than a turnover gave the Sooners an opportunity.

After a number of passes across the perimeter, Fears broke free and made a 30-footer from the left wing and fell again as he was fouled by Roddy Gayle Jr. The Wolverines nonetheless had an opportunity to win the sport on their ultimate possession, however Tre Donaldson missed a 3-pointer and Wolf could not get the offensive rebound off earlier than the clock expired.

TAKEAWAY

Oklahoma: Exterior of a win over then-No. 24 Arizona, the Sooners hadn’t been examined a lot this season. However they confirmed their mettle by battling again towards one in every of tallest groups within the nation. Fears proved he is a gamer with an enormous shot to win it.

KEY STAT

The Sooners had been 12 of 25 from past the arc, whereas the Wolverines had been simply 4 of 28.

UP NEXT

Oklahoma hosts Central Arkansas on Sunday, Dec. 22 at midday inside Lloyd Noble Heart.