The NCAA Tournament is a single-elimination basketball tournament featuring 68 college teams in the United States. Teams are selected based on their regular season performance and conference tournament results. A win in this tournament can greatly improve a team's standing. - Jeremiah Fears achieved a career-high of 31 points, contributing significantly to Oklahoma's victory. - Oklahoma's win against Missouri marks their fifth victory against a Top 25 team this season. - The Sooners' victory over Missouri has improved their chances of participating in the NCAA Tournament. - Jeremiah Fears made all 12 of his free-throw attempts and also contributed five assists. - Dennis Gates, the head coach of Missouri, publicly supported Oklahoma's potential inclusion in the NCAA Tournament.