Having lost nine of their previous 11 games, the Oklahoma Sooners turned it around on Saturday, with a 61-50 win against No. 23 Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa.

The Sooners were led by Jacob Groves with 16 points, including 4 of 5 three-pointers. Tanner Groves added 9 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

The Sooners, whose record improved to 14-15, 4-12 Big 12, had to overcome an early 11-point deficit and then took control of the game with a 17-2 run in the second half.

The Cyclones dropped to 17-11, 8-8 Big 12, and were led by Gabe Kalscheur with 12 points.

Oklahoma got off to a slow start in this one, missing its first five shots and committing four turnovers while failing to score during the opening 5:33. Iowa State led 28-23 at halftime.

Oklahoma eventually went ahead as Tanner and Jacob Groves combined to score nine of the Sooners first 11 points of the second half.

OU was set to play at Kansas State Wednesday night, and then at home against the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday at 2 p.m.