Payton Verhulst scored 16 points for No. 9 Oklahoma, including two crucial free throws in the final minute to aid in their 87-86 victory over No. 15 Tennessee.
The Sooners led by as much as 19 points before Tennessee mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap significantly in the closing moments.
Jewel Spear led Tennessee with 28 points, attempting a last-second three-pointer that missed, sealing the win for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's bench outperformed Tennessee’s, contributing 45 points compared to just 9 from the Volunteers' bench.
The Sooners will face Mississippi State next, while Tennessee prepares to host No. 6 LSU on Thursday.
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