Oklahoma returns to the Lloyd Noble Center on Monday, Nov. 9, to face North Alabama in the first meeting between the two programs.
The Sooners enter the contest following an 84-57 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Friday, Sooner Sports reported.
The matchup carries significance beyond the court as the university has designated Monday as Native American Heritage Night. To mark the occasion, Oklahoma is offering a special ticket bundle that includes a game ticket and a Native American designed t-shirt, with the first 250 students expected to receive the shirt.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:01 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the game via SEC Network+, featuring play-by-play announcer Chad McKee and analyst Bryndon Manzer, or listen on the Sooner Sports Radio Network with Toby Rowland and Kevin Henry.
Oklahoma’s recent performance was defined by a high volume of perimeter attempts. In their last outing, the Sooners matched a school record by attempting 40 three-point field goals and successfully converting 13 of them, according to Sooner Sports.
The team is currently shooting 30% from beyond the arc through two games. Only two players have maintained a shooting percentage of 40% or higher from deep: B.J. Edwards, who is shooting .571, and Khani Rooths, who is shooting .400.
The team is averaging 18.5 assists per game, despite a 44% field goal percentage over the first two games of the season. In the win against Mississippi Valley State, the team recorded 25 assists on 33 made field goals, which stands as the second-most under head coach Porter Moser.
| Player | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Field Goal % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrion Reid | 15.5 | 7.5 | 50.0% |
| B.J. Edwards | N/A | N/A | .571 (3pt) |
| Khani Rooths | N/A | N/A | .400 (3pt) |
The Oklahoma roster features a high concentration of veteran talent. Five players on the roster have appeared in at least 100 games, including Duke Brennan with 135 appearances and Tae Davis with 134. B.J. Edwards (112), Xzayvier Brown (105), and Pop Isaacs (102) have also surpassed the century mark in games played.
Four players on the roster have recorded at least 1,000 career points: Xzayvier Brown (1,581), Tae Davis (1,365), Pop Isaacs (1,297), and Duke Brennan (1,058). Combined, these four players have accounted for 5,301 career points.
Pop Isaacs is currently three points away from reaching 1,300 career points and holds 222 career three-point field goals, a figure that ties him for 18th most among active players. Meanwhile, Duke Brennan leads all active Division I players with 927 career rebounds.
North Alabama enters the game with a 2-0 record, while Oklahoma sits at 1-1. The Lions averaged 69.4 points per game last season, with 17.4 of those points coming from three-point range.
The Lions’ performance on the road was a challenge during their previous campaign. North Alabama finished 4-12 on the road last season and went 1-6 in United Athletic Conference (UAC) play.
Oklahoma is looking to build momentum from their recent win over Mississippi Valley State, while North Alabama seeks to maintain their undefeated start to the season.
The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and will feature live statistics available through the Oklahoma Live Stats portal.
