Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points, shooting 7 of 15 with two 3‑pointers and all five free throws, while grabbing seven rebounds and handing out six assists as Oklahoma beat Baylor 82‑69. The Sooners, 21‑15, will face the winner of the West Virginia‑Creighton semifinal in the title game.
Baylor, 17‑17, was powered by Isaac Williams and Tounde Yessoufou who each had 15 points. Cameron Carr posted a double‑double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Dan Skillings Jr. added 12 off the bench.