HOUSTON (AP) – Nobody thought Buddy Hield would go out like this.
The unanimous All-America who had 37 points in the regional final against Oregon to get Oklahoma to the Final Four didn’t break double figures in his final game.
The Sooners were crushed 95-51 by Villanova on Saturday night for their worst loss of the season and Hield, who won several national player of the year awards, finished with nine points.
“Just credit them for what they were doing. Made it tough on me throwing multiple bodies at me,” said Hield, who had six points against West Virginia, the only other time this season he was held below 10 points. “They just played terrific tonight.”
Hield, who became the Big 12’s all-time leading scorer in the game, said Villanova was: “one of the best teams I’ve ever played in college.”