| Gavin, Sanders ignite VCU in upset of No. 17 Oklahoma |
| Updated 11/21/2009 10:18 PM ET |
The victory spoiled the return of Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel, who used to coach the Rams.
Leading by one early on, the Rams (2-1) used a 20-8 spurt to take control of the game. VCU hit six straight three-pointers during the run, including two by Gavin.
GAME REPORT: Virginia Commonwealth 82, Oklahoma 69Oklahoma cut its deficit to 31-22 with 8:08 left before going without a field goal for just over 6 minutes. VCU extended its advantage to 40-23 with 4:35 left on two free throws by T.J. Gwynn.
The Sooners (1-2) cut the lead to 10 at the half, but could get no closer in the second half. Oklahoma went through a drought in the second half hitting just two field goals over a 10:42 span before Tony Crocker's (FSY) three-pointer made it 75-65 with 1:54 left.
The Rams missed only one free throw over the final 23 seconds to end any hopes of a Sooners rally.
Crocker led the Sooners with 19 points and Tiny Gallon added 15.
It marked the first ranked team to play in the Siegel Center, which opened in 1999.
| Posted 11/21/2009 10:12 PM ET | |
| Updated 11/21/2009 10:18 PM ET | |
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