NORMAN — Oklahoma men’s basketball suffered a shocking loss Monday night.

The Sooners were upset by East Texas A&M 68-64 in their season opener at Lloyd Noble Center. Returning forward Derrion Reid had a chance to tie the game with seconds left but his midrange shot rimmed out.

Prior to Monday, OU had won 22 of its past 23 season openers. The Sooners had also won 30 consecutive non-conference games at home.

The Lions entered the contest ranked 298th in KenPom’s preseason ratings and as 28.5-point underdogs. OU entered 29th in KenPom.

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Texas A&M transfer Pop Isaacs led the Sooners with 15 points. Reid scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss.

The Sooners shot 17 of 32 from the free throw line and turned the ball over 15 times.

The Sooners trailed by as much as 16 in the second half.

OU clearly missed point guard Xzayvier Brown, who bruised his knee in practice and was ruled out pregame. Brown warmed up, however, and isn’t expected to miss many games.

East Texas A&M finished 11-21 last season.

Next, the Sooners host Mississippi Valley State at 7 p.m. Friday at McCasland Field House.

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