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Brown's 21 Points Propel Oklahoma Past Baylor 82-69 in CBC Semifinal

Xzayvier Brown poured in 21 points, guiding Oklahoma to an 82-69 victory over Baylor in the CBC semifinal. The Sooners will face the winner of West Virginia vs. Creighton in the title game.

Xzayvier Brown finished with 21 points, shooting 7‑of‑15 from the field, including two 3‑pointers and all five free throws, while adding seven rebounds and six assists. Oklahoma’s Tae Davis added 18, Derrion Reid 17 and Nijel Pack 15, as the quartet combined for 25‑of‑49 shooting and helped the Sooners hit 50% overall. Baylor’s Isaac Williams and Tounde Yessoufou each scored 15, with Cameron Carr posting a 14‑point, 12‑rebound double‑double and Dan Skillings Jr. contributing 12 off the bench. Oklahoma (21‑15) will play the winner of the West Virginia‑Creighton semifinal in the championship game on Sunday.