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Oklahoma gets much-needed win over Mississippi Valley State

Oklahoma gets much-needed win over Mississippi Valley State

B.J. Edwards scored 18 and Derrion Reid added 17 points as Oklahoma beat Mississippi Valley State 84-57 on Friday in Norman, Okla. After the Sooners opened the season with a surprising loss to East Texas A&M, they controlled this game from early, leading for all but 18 seconds after the game's first basket.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / November 7

Rapid Reaction: Sigh of Relief — Oklahoma Bounces Back, Handles Mississippi Valley State 84-57 at McCasland

After a disastrous season-opening loss to East Texas A&M, the Sooners responded with a 27-point victory Friday night. B.J. Edwards delivered a much-needed breakout performance, Derrion Reid continued his strong start, and Oklahoma showed signs of the offensive rhythm that was missing Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / November 6

Oklahoma Pulls Away from Mississippi Valley State to Earn First Win of 2026-27

For the first time of the 2026-27 season, the Sooners are in the win column. Oklahoma beat Mississippi Valley State 84-57 at McCasland Field House on Friday.

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Oklahoma’s biggest offseason gamble could disappear before B.J. Edwards plays a game

Oklahoma’s biggest offseason gamble could disappear before B.J. Edwards plays a game

Porter Moser appeared to land one of the most complete guards remaining in the transfer portal when B.J. Edwards committed to Oklahoma on Aug. 13. Now, the Sooners may lose him before he ever appears in a game.

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