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Brown's 21 points guide Oklahoma past Baylor in CBC semis

Xzayvier Brown poured in 21 points as Oklahoma beat Baylor 82-69 in the College Basketball Crown semifinal.

Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points, shooting 7 of 15 with two 3‑pointers and all five free throws, while adding seven rebounds and six assists to lead Oklahoma to an 82‑69 win over Baylor.

The Sooners shot 50% from the floor, with teammates Tae Davis (18), Derrion Reid (17) and Nijel Pack (15) contributing, while Baylor’s Isaac Williams and Tounde Yessoufou each had 15. Oklahoma now advances to the championship game against the winner of West Virginia vs. Creighton.