Newman was the best player on the floor in the first matchup, posting a game high 4.4 net points. He scored 14 points on only 9 shots to go with 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Simas took 14 shots but had zero assists. Skillings had the worst game, scoring only a single point in 18 minutes.
We did a good job defending the rim, holding them under 50% there as Vik blocked 5 shots. Both teams shot about the same (45% vs 44% effective field goals). We got outrebounded but won the turnover battle, so number of shots put up was about even (59 vs 58). The main problem was free throws. We only made 64% while Oklahoma converted 89%.
We've got to be aware that Darthard is a one dimensional shooter. He puts up 4 threes a game but has only scored 10 times at the rim all season. Can't fall for jab steps or pump fakes.
And if big man John Hugley is playing, we need to be aware of his shooting from the perimeter, where he makes 39%. He made one in the first game. But he missed the last 5 games, so not sure if he will play tomorrow. Freshman Luke Northweather has filled those minutes as the reserve 5. He will also step out and shoot the three.
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Player to watch is Simas Lukosius. Simas has hit 3 3's in his last four games (3/4 OSU, 3/6 TCU, 3/6 Houston, 3/8 Kansas State). And he had a game-high 17 points in Oklahoma's 69-65 win at UC in January.Leave a comment:
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Oklahoma 3/5 8:00 ESPN+
Off to Norman for our one and only trip to OU for what will probably be a very long time.
Oklahoma comes in at 7-9 in conference and 19-10 overall. They've lost four of their last five but almost took down Houston in Norman on Saturday. They only beat OK St by two in Bedlam but you throw the records out in that game like you do for UC and X. They are still well balanced team led by McCollum and Oweh with Jalon Moore in the paint.
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