East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma 68-64 as a 28.5-point underdog
East Texas A&M, picked last in the Southland Conference preseason poll, beat Oklahoma 68-64 in Norman on Monday, Nov. 2, in Oklahoma's season opener. Oklahoma was a 28.5-point favorite; ESPN Research ranks it the second-largest Division I upset by point spread in 30 years, behind Eastern Illinois over Iowa in 2022. The loss ended Oklahoma's streak of 30 straight nonconference home wins, and coach Porter Moser apologized to the fan base.
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Why it matters
The loss ended Oklahoma's streak of 30 straight nonconference home wins. East Texas A&M, formerly Texas A&M-Commerce, was picked last in the Southland preseason poll. Coach Porter Moser cited 15 turnovers and 15 missed free throws.
What to watch
KJRH reports Oklahoma plays Mississippi Valley State next, on Friday, November 6.
Sources
- ESPN: Sooners coach apologizes after East Texas A&M authors historic upset of OU
- Yahoo Sports: East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma with historic road upset to open season
- KJRH (with AP): Moser apologizes after Oklahoma stunned by East Texas A&M
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