Oklahoma to Face No. 24 Arizona in Battle 4 Atlantis Semifinal
The Sooners narrowly defeated Providence in a dramatic finish, while Arizona rebounded with a dominant win over Davidson.
- Oklahoma defeated Providence 79-77 in the Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinals after a chaotic final sequence involving a technical foul for too many players on the court.
- Kobe Elvis led the Sooners with a season-high 26 points, shooting 10-of-14 from the field, while freshman Jeremiah Fears contributed 20 points and seven assists despite eight turnovers.
- Providence mounted a late rally, cutting a nine-point deficit in the final 44 seconds, but Jayden Pierre's last-second 3-point attempt missed, allowing Oklahoma to hold on for the win.
- Arizona rebounded from back-to-back losses with a commanding 104-71 victory over Davidson, shooting 56.5% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.
- The semifinal matchup between Oklahoma and Arizona will feature key players like Kobe Elvis for the Sooners and Caleb Love, who scored 20 points for Arizona in their win over Davidson.