Sooners Advance, Arkansas Awaits Quarterfinal Matchup
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oklahoma defeated South Carolina 86-74 Wednesday in the SEC Tournament's opening round as Nijel Pack scored 24 points to lead the Sooners. Kentucky beat LSU 87-82 earlier, with Otega Oweh scoring 23 and Brandon Garrison adding 17 off the bench. Oklahoma then beat Texas A&M 83-63 Thursday to advance and will play Arkansas in the quarterfinals Friday. Arkansas earned a double-bye into the quarterfinals after a 23-8 regular season. South Carolina finished 13-19. Game statistics and scoring runs were reported by multiple outlets and box scores. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oklahoma defeated South Carolina 86-74 Wednesday in the SEC Tournament's opening round as Nijel Pack scored 24 points to lead the Sooners. Kentucky beat LSU 87-82 earlier, with Otega Oweh scoring 23 and Brandon Garrison adding 17 off the bench. Oklahoma then beat Texas A&M 83-63 Thursday to advance and will play Arkansas in the quarterfinals Friday. Arkansas earned a double-bye into the quarterfinals after a 23-8 regular season. South Carolina finished 13-19. Game statistics and scoring runs were reported by multiple outlets and box scores. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Jan 27, 2026 — Arkansas defeated Oklahoma 83-79 in Fayetteville during regular season play.
- 2. March 11, 2026 — Oklahoma beat South Carolina 86-74 in SEC Tournament opening round; Pack scored 24.
- 3. March 11, 2026 — Kentucky beat LSU 87-82 in another SEC opening-round game; Oweh scored 23.
- 4. March 12, 2026 — Oklahoma defeated Texas A&M 83-63 to advance to quarterfinals.
- 5. March 13, 2026 — Arkansas scheduled to face Oklahoma in SEC Tournament quarterfinals at Bridgestone Arena.
Why it matters
If you're a college basketball fan, this is prime time. The SEC Tournament is heating up. Oklahoma's victories and Arkansas' strong season could make for a thrilling quarterfinal. Check game times and tune in for some exciting basketball action.
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