Oklahoma vs Colorado

Colorado led wire-to-wire for most of this matchup, building a nine-point advantage and taking a 41-37 halftime lead. But Oklahoma stormed back in the second half, outscoring the Buffaloes 53-45 after the break. The Sooners' decisive 15-2 run swung momentum completely, and they never looked back—taking their first lead and refusing to surrender it down the stretch. The final five minutes were pure chaos. Colorado kept clawing back, tying it at 82-82, then 84-84, and even 85-85 with free throws from Barrington Hargress. But Oklahoma's clutch gene was ice cold—Nijel Pack and Kuol Atak hit daggers from deep in the final moments, while free throws down the stretch sealed the deal. The Sooners converted when it mattered most, holding off every Colorado comeback attempt to steal a 90-86 victory and advance in the College Basketball Crown.