Looking at the seven defensive metrics measured by Bart Torvik, Oklahoma has been in the red 32 times out of a possible 63 in the past nine games. Tennessee’s offense will be able to take advantage of the Sooners. The Vols also have a Top 20 defense, making it difficult for OU to shoot the way it has the last two games.

The Sooners turned the ball over too many times early, and they were never able to claw back into Wednesday's game against Tennessee.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Nate Ament matched a career high with 29 points to lead Tennessee to an 89-66 victory over Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Tennessee (19-7, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) never trailed and held a double-digit lead for most of the second half. The Volunteers have won three straight and seven of their last eight.

The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night by the score of 89-66 at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. But at times, it certainly didn’t feel like a blowout on the court.

Tennessee forward J.P Estrella knows the path for the team's success for the remainder of the Southeastern Conference regular season and beyond -- defense.

Tennessee big man JP Estrella was considered doubtful for tonight’s game against Oklahoma. Now, it’s official – the Vols will be without their steadily improving forward against the Sooners. Estrella is considered day-to-day moving forward, according to Tennessee basketball’s X account.

Game summary of the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners NCAAM game, final score 89-66, from February 18, 2026 on ESPN.