Oklahoma State University Athletics
Monday, November 21
Lahaina, HI
8 p.m.
Oklahoma State University
4-0
98
vs
90
Connecticut
1-3
1
2
F
OKLAHOMA STATE
40
58
98
UCONN
26
64
90
Cowboys Take Down Huskies In Maui
November 21, 2016 | Cowboy Basketball
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LAHAINA, Hawaii – Jawun Evans had 35 points and five of Oklahoma State's 18 steals, lifting the Cowboys to a 98-90 win over Connecticut Monday night in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.
Oklahoma State (4-0) jumped on the Huskies from the opening tip, turning one steal after another into points in transition. The Cowboys hit five 3-pointers during an opening 18-3 run and finished 12 for 20 from the arc.
Jeffrey Carroll and Phil Forte, III, had 18 points each, helping Oklahoma State move on to the second round against No. 4 North Carolina or Chaminade.
Evans also had six assists and four rebounds.
UConn (1-3) struggled with Oklahoma State's constant pressure, turning it over 18 times. Jalen Adams had the most trouble with the Cowboys' defense, turning it over six times in the opening five minutes and 10 overall.
Oklahoma State's pressure defense withstood its first real test after beating three overmatched opponents and the Cowboys knocked down their 3s, something that will be key this season for them.
The Cowboys hit 12 of 20 3-pointers on the night, which is good for a mark of 60 percent - tied for the eighth best night in school history.
Brad Underwood scored his 93rd career victory in just his 107th game. That .869 win percentage is tops among all active Division I coaches.
UP NEXT:
Oklahoma State moves on to face the winner between No. 4 North Carolina and host Chaminade in Tuesday's second round.
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Postgame Notes
Postgame Quotes
Updated OSU Season Stats
LAHAINA, Hawaii – Jawun Evans had 35 points and five of Oklahoma State's 18 steals, lifting the Cowboys to a 98-90 win over Connecticut Monday night in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.
Oklahoma State (4-0) jumped on the Huskies from the opening tip, turning one steal after another into points in transition. The Cowboys hit five 3-pointers during an opening 18-3 run and finished 12 for 20 from the arc.
Jeffrey Carroll and Phil Forte, III, had 18 points each, helping Oklahoma State move on to the second round against No. 4 North Carolina or Chaminade.
Evans also had six assists and four rebounds.
UConn (1-3) struggled with Oklahoma State's constant pressure, turning it over 18 times. Jalen Adams had the most trouble with the Cowboys' defense, turning it over six times in the opening five minutes and 10 overall.
Oklahoma State's pressure defense withstood its first real test after beating three overmatched opponents and the Cowboys knocked down their 3s, something that will be key this season for them.
The Cowboys hit 12 of 20 3-pointers on the night, which is good for a mark of 60 percent - tied for the eighth best night in school history.
Brad Underwood scored his 93rd career victory in just his 107th game. That .869 win percentage is tops among all active Division I coaches.
UP NEXT:
Oklahoma State moves on to face the winner between No. 4 North Carolina and host Chaminade in Tuesday's second round.
Team Stats
OSU
UCONN
FG%
.459
.472
3FG%
.600
.500
FT%
.714
.690
RB
40
39
TO
12
18
STL
18
1
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
35
FGM
10
3FGM
3
FTM
12
Pts
18
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
7
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Players Mentioned
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