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OU Basketball: Oklahoma Trounces Virginia

Sooners Win 87-52 in Dominant Performance

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners put on a dominating performance Wednesday night, trouncing the visiting Virginia Cavaliers 87-52 in front of a raucous home crowd at the Lloyd Noble Center. The win extended the Sooners' winning streak to seven games and improved their record to 10-2 on the season.

Oklahoma was led by senior guard Jordan Goldwire, who finished with a game-high 17 points and 8 assists. Freshman guard Bijan Cortes also had a strong outing, scoring 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. The Sooners shot 53.8% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range, while holding Virginia to just 32.8% shooting.

Virginia Struggles to Keep Pace

Virginia, which entered the game ranked No. 18 in the AP Top 25, struggled to keep pace with Oklahoma's high-powered offense. The Cavaliers were led by junior guard Kihei Clark, who scored 12 points. However, Clark was the only Virginia player to reach double figures in scoring.

Sooners Dominate Inside and Out

Oklahoma dominated the game in all facets, outrebounding Virginia 38-26 and dishing out 16 assists to Virginia's 9. The Sooners also had a significant advantage in points in the paint, outscoring Virginia 42-18.

The win was a statement for Oklahoma, which is now one of the hottest teams in the country. The Sooners will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.