Kobe Elvis recorded 24 factors, six assists and three steals to guide host Oklahoma to an 85-64 victory over Stetson on Saturday afternoon in Norman, Okla.
Jalon Moore additionally had 21 factors and 5 rebounds because the Sooners (3-0) remained unbeaten thanks to 2 large surges in every half, which helped stave off the resilient Hatters (1-3), who dropped their third in a row.
After falling behind early within the recreation, Oklahoma used a 23-2 run within the first half to open up an 18-point lead.
However Stetson, which was led by Abramo Canka’s 22 factors on 8 for 12 taking pictures, wouldn’t go away simply.
The Hatters minimize the deficit to 51-43 with 14:01 left with an 8-0 run sparked by sharp taking pictures by Canka and Jordan Wooden, who completed with 11 factors and two assists.
Duke Miles (six factors, 4 assists) snapped the run with a nook triple.
Elvis and Moore then sparked one other large run because the Sooners scored 16 unanswered factors to place themselves forward 70-46 with 7:39 left within the second half.
Whereas Stetson’s 3-point taking pictures (9 for twenty-four) saved it within the recreation, turnovers have been the foremost detractor.
And Oklahoma took benefit, turning 23 Hatters giveaways into 31 factors.
Elvis and Sam Godwin every had three steals to guide the hassle for Oklahoma on the defensive finish. Godwin additionally had a game-high 10 rebounds and the Sooners collected 15 offensive rebounds. Jeremiah Fears additionally had 11 factors, three rebounds and three assists for the Sooners.
Oklahoma additionally shot 9 for twenty-four from 3-point vary and totaled 21 assists whereas solely turning the ball over 11 occasions.
Stetson’s Josh Massey suffered a bloody nostril after he collided with the again of the top of teammate Alex Doyle with 2:50 left within the first half and performed solely 13 minutes.
–Area Stage Media
