Oklahoma vs. West Virginia: Score, Highlights for 2016 Big 12 Tournament Game

West Virginia 69, Oklahoma 67—Final

Buddy Hield buried a 47-footer as the buzzer rang, but the Oklahoma Sooners star guard didn't get the shot off in time.

Instead, the West Virginia Mountaineers snatched a 69-67 victory and advanced to the Big 12 tournament championship.

Jevon Carter scored a season-best 26 points for West Virginia (26-7), which collectively defended the Naismith Trophy finalist excellently. Hield connected on just 1-of-8 attempts, finishing with a single-digit total (6) for the first time as a senior.

Oklahoma (25-7) had notched two victories over the Mountaineers during the regular season and even recovered from an 11-point deficit in the second half. However, Jaysean Paige drilled the game-winning jumper with 11.2 seconds remaining.

West Virginia will battle No. 1 Kansas for the Big 12 crown on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

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