The game was in reach for the Sooners at halftime, but the Tigers played like the No. 1 team in the nation in the second half. Oklahoma kept within reach of No. 1 Auburn for the first half of Tuesday’s road game. But the Tigers showed why they’re the nation’s top-ranked squad in the second half.

A little over a month ago, the Oklahoma Sooners defeated Prairie View A&M 89-67 and completed an undefeated non-conference slate for the first time under head coach Porter Moser.