Oklahoma beats Texas Tech 84-75 for first Big 12 win

 

January 15, 2017



NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Texas Tech coach Chris Beard knew his team was in trouble when Oklahoma senior guard Jordan Woodard's name showed up in the starting lineup. Woodard confirmed those fears by scoring 27 points as the Sooners broke a seven-game losing streak with an 84-75 win over the Red Raiders.

It was Woodard's first start in six games after battling an injury and illness.

"It's really hard to stay in front of Woodard. He's one of the best players in the Big 12," said Beard. "I have so much respect for him, coming back from an injury like that. It was obvious to me that he wasn't going to...



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