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Oklahoma Sooners vs North Texas Mean Green Recap - Oklahoma Wins 82-80
Kristian Doolittle went off for 28 points and added 7 rebounds leading Oklahoma over North Texas, 82-80, on Thursday at The Super Pit.
Oklahoma did not, however, defeat North Texas against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Oklahoma got 22 points from Austin Reaves and another 16 points from Brady Manek. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 5 assists, while Brady Manek cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
North Texas got 21 points from Umoja Gibson in a losing cause and another 13 points from James Reese. Zachary Simmons contributed 4 assists for them, while Thomas Bell had 9 rebounds.
Oklahoma was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Texas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-24.
Next game, Oklahoma takes its act on the road to face Wichita State looking for another win. For North Texas, they head home to face Arkansas-Little Rock.