Oklahoma holds off North Alabama with 81-72 win led by Brown's 19 points

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Oklahoma holds off North Alabama with 81-72 win led by Brown's 19 points
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Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points as Oklahoma defeated North Alabama 81-72 in Norman on November 10. The Sooners, now 2-1, trailed briefly before a strong second half, highlighted by a 17-2 run, built a significant lead. North Alabama's Mike Evbagharu scored 27 points in a losing effort. Oklahoma made 13 three-pointers, contributing to their victory. Both teams will face ranked opponents next, with North Alabama traveling to Miami and Oklahoma hosting Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday.

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  • •Oklahoma built a 37-36 halftime lead.
  • •The Sooners started the second half with a 17-2 run.
  • •Mike Evbagharu led North Alabama with 27 points.
  • •Oklahoma made 13 three-pointers in the game.
  • •Next games include Oklahoma vs. Fairleigh Dickinson and North Alabama at Miami.
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(AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points to lead Oklahoma to an 81-72 victory over North Alabama on Monday night. Edwards added 17 points and Pop Isaacs had 13 for Oklahoma (2-1).

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