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Sooners Win Again Behind Pledger

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Ramada All-College Classic turned into the Steven Pledger showcase Saturday evening at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Pledger's 31 points led all scoring as Oklahoma knocks off Houston 79-74. 

Pledger shot an impressive 10 of 13 from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range.

The Sooners' 8-1 start is the best since 2008-2009. That was Blake Griffin's final season in Norman.

There was a scare for OU though when Houston opened the second half with an early 12-0 run which gave the Cougars a nine point lead.

The Sooners retook the lead with 5:04 remaining and never trailed again.