University of Oklahoma Athletics
Monday, November 6
Norman
7 PM
University of Oklahoma
1-0,0-0Big 12
89
vs
59
Central Michigan
0-1,0-0MAC
1
2
F
Central Mich.
21
38
59
Oklahoma
40
49
89
Men's Hoops Dominates Central Michigan in Opener
November 06, 2023 | Men's Basketball
NORMAN (AP) — Javian McCollum knocked down three 3-pointers and scored a team-high 19 points in his Oklahoma debut and returning starter Otega Oweh added 18 to lead the Sooners to an 89-59 win over Central Michigan on Monday night.
McCollum, who last played at Siena, is one of six transfers to join a half-dozen returners on the Oklahoma roster.
The Sooners took control early and rolled to a 40-21 lead at intermission and Oweh dunked to open the second half pushed the lead to 21 points. Oweh dunked, hit 1-of-2 free throws and knocked down a 3-pointer with 5:43 left in the game gave the Sooners a 74-51 lead.
Oklahoma hit 28 of 50 from the field (56%) and knocked down 24 of 30 from the line (80%). John Hugley IV added 10 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench.
Anthony Pritchard and Cayden Vasko scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, to lead Central Michigan.
"I thought our first half defense from the 15-minute mark on was very good. We have a lot to work on. There were a lot of good things. We forced 17 turnovers. That is really good in what we are trying to do – be active, be more athletic and long, and create."
Moser on players coming off the bench …
"We came in with some veterans. We came in with athleticism. Rivaldo (Soares) and Le'Tre (Darthard) hit threes in that run. It is really good and that allows them to get going. When you can get your bench come in. John (Hugley IV) off the bench had 10 and Luke (Northweather) hit that big shot and it was good to see one fall in."
McCollum, who last played at Siena, is one of six transfers to join a half-dozen returners on the Oklahoma roster.
The Sooners took control early and rolled to a 40-21 lead at intermission and Oweh dunked to open the second half pushed the lead to 21 points. Oweh dunked, hit 1-of-2 free throws and knocked down a 3-pointer with 5:43 left in the game gave the Sooners a 74-51 lead.
Oklahoma hit 28 of 50 from the field (56%) and knocked down 24 of 30 from the line (80%). John Hugley IV added 10 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench.
Anthony Pritchard and Cayden Vasko scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, to lead Central Michigan.
Crimson and Cream Debut
Thirteen Sooners played in the victory against Central Michigan and eight made their OU debut. McCollum, Hugley IV, junior Jalon Moore, senior Le'Tre Darthard, senior Rivaldo Soares, senior Maks Klanjscek, freshman Kaden Cooper and redshirt freshman Luke Northweather made their first appearances in the Crimson and Cream.QUOTES
Moser on the defensive effort …"I thought our first half defense from the 15-minute mark on was very good. We have a lot to work on. There were a lot of good things. We forced 17 turnovers. That is really good in what we are trying to do – be active, be more athletic and long, and create."
Moser on players coming off the bench …
"We came in with some veterans. We came in with athleticism. Rivaldo (Soares) and Le'Tre (Darthard) hit threes in that run. It is really good and that allows them to get going. When you can get your bench come in. John (Hugley IV) off the bench had 10 and Luke (Northweather) hit that big shot and it was good to see one fall in."
UP NEXT
Oklahoma continues its homestand to start the season against Mississippi Valley State on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. inside Lloyd Noble Center.
Team Stats
CMU
OU
FG%
.359
.560
3FG%
.190
.450
FT%
.692
.800
RB
34
34
TO
17
13
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Players Mentioned
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