Oklahoma (3-1) made 10 of 20 3-point shots and scored 25 points off a season-high 17 turnovers by Clemson (2-2).
The Sooners led by 35-23 at halftime, then extended that advantage to 18 with 12:49 left in the game. But Clemson, sparked by preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference forward Jaron Blossomgame, slashed the deficit to 58-56 with four minutes left.
Blossomgame, who scored just four points in the first half, erupted for 18 in the second half en route to a season-high 22. But James hit back-to-back 3-pointers and added a layup in a decisive 8-0 run that gave the Sooners -- who blew an 18-point lead in an overtime loss to Northern Iowa in the tournament semifinals on Friday -- some breathing room. (Reuters)
| STAT COMPARISON | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | CU | OU |
| Points | 64 | 70 |
| FGM-A | 21-68 | 27-57 |
| FG% | .309 | .474 |
| 3 FGM-A | 7-24 | 10-20 |
| 3 FG% | .292 | .500 |
| FTM-A | 15-21 | 6-7 |
| FT% | .714 | .857 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 33 |
| Assists | 13 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| INDIVIDUAL LEADERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | CU | OU |
| Points | Blossomgame - 22 | Woodard - 21 |
| Rebounds | Djitte - 14 | Doolittle - 7 |
| Assists | Devoe - 5 | Woodard - 9 |
| Steals | Djitte - 2 | Woodard - 3 |
| Blocks | Djitte - 2 | Two Players - 2 |
Photo Courtesy: Oklahoma Athletics
