March Madness: Sooners bow-out of tournament with heads held high

Sooners exit the NCAA tournament after a strong fight. Coach Porter and players reflect on the resilience showed this season.

Saturday, March 22nd 2025, 7:08 pm

By: Chris Williams, Victor Pozadas


The Sooners' run in the NCAA March Madness has come to an end.

Sports reporter Chris Williams brings in the latest on what's ahead for the Sooners now that their season is over.

Taking a loss in the first round against the defending champs University of Connecticut Huskies was tough, but the coach and players had pride in their post-season talks.

OU Men's Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser said "These guys kept on believing. That's what I'll remember this team by is the adversity we had to go through with this league and then to keep trying to find a way. And when Sam went out, to win three Quad 1 wins in a row, win at your rival on the road with your back against the wall, that's resiliency. I think these guys will always remember that."

Player Jalon Moore, being the heart-and-soul leader of this team, didn't get the wins and results he was hoping for after his return, but there's no doubt he's made an impact on the team and the program as a whole.

"These two years in Norman, man, were special," Moore said. "I've grown as a person and as a player, and I think I'm going to leave here a better man. I just want to thank Sooner Nation."

Our coverage March Madness continues as the OU Women's team head to the second round.

Chris Williams

Chris Williams joined News 9 as a sports reporter/anchor in January of 2023.

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