Despite a staunch defensive effort, the Sooners shot 32.1% from the field, ending their season to UConn 67-59 in the first round of March Madness.

Oklahoma will face the back-to-back defending national champions in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. UConn and head coach Dan Hurley look to keep their postseason winning streak alive against the Sooners.

Here's a look at Oklahoma basketball's chances to make the NCAA Tournament, including its resume and bracketology updates

Jeremiah Fears and the Oklahoma Sooners fell short in their March Madness opener Friday night against two-time defending NCAA champion UConn.

The UConn Huskies take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season. UConn is 15-7 against the Big East, and Oklahoma is 7-13 against the SEC.