Jeremiah Fears hit a crucial 3-pointer with just 11.5 seconds remaining, drawing a foul in the process and converting the free throw for a pivotal four-point play as the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners narrowly defeated the 24th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 87-86, during an exciting conclusion at the Jumpman Invitational on Wednesday night.

Fears showcased his skills by scoring 30 points, achieving an impressive 8-of-12 shooting performance, which helped keep the Sooners’ record perfect at 11-0. Duke Miles also contributed significantly to the win with 17 points, including two key 3-pointers in the second half.

For the Wolverines, Vladislav Goldin was a standout, accumulating 26 points and 10 rebounds. Danny Wolf also made his mark with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Despite a strong early showing, Michigan was unable to maintain control, holding a three-point advantage along with possession with just 30 seconds left on the clock, only to succumb to a crucial turnover that opened the door for Oklahoma.

In the dying moments of the game, the Sooners moved the ball around the perimeter until Fears found an opening and expertly drained a 30-foot shot from the left wing while being fouled by Roddy Gayle Jr. Even though Michigan had one last opportunity to secure a victory, Tre Donaldson’s 3-pointer missed its mark, and Wolf couldn’t grab the offensive rebound before time expired.

**Takeaways**

For Michigan, this loss will be a challenging setback. The Wolverines disappointingly shifted their focus away from their towering duo, Goldin and Wolf, in the second half, which allowed the Sooners to rally back from an 11-point deficit. Meanwhile, Oklahoma faced limited challenges prior to this matchup, aside from a win over then-No. 24 Arizona. Their resilience was evident as they fought back against one of the tallest teams nationwide. Fears proved himself to be clutch with his decisive final shot.

**Key Moment**

The pivotal moment came when Gayle turned over the ball with just 30 seconds remaining while Michigan led 86-83.

**Key Stat**

Oklahoma excelled from long range, shooting 12 of 25 from beyond the arc, compared to Michigan’s struggles with only 4 of 28.

**Up Next**

Looking ahead, Oklahoma will host Central Arkansas on Sunday, while Michigan will welcome Fort Wayne for their next game.