Postgame Notes vs. UMass Lowell

Oklahoma State Postgame Notes vs. UMass Lowell

Oklahoma State 80, UMass Lowell 58
November 16, 2021 | Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena) |
Updated Records: Oklahoma State 3-1 overall, 0-0 Big 12 UMass Lowell 2-1 overall, 0-0 America East
Oklahoma State Leaders: Points- Bryce Thompson - 14, Rebounds- Moussa Cisse - 7, Assists- Bryce Thompson, Isaac Likekele, Bryce Williams - 4
UMass Lowell Leaders: Points- Everette Hammond – 10, Rebounds- Max Brooks – 8, Assists- Justin Faison - 4

Game Flow

Continuing its first half success, Oklahoma State was able to jump out to a 16-3 lead on UMass Lowell before the midway point.
The Riverhawks were able to keep the game close with the help of a late first half 6-0 run but, the Cowboys were able to combat the damage of the Riverhawk run with a 6-0 run of their own to take 36-26 lead into the half.
At the midway point of the second half the OSU was able to convert on seven of its nine shots from the field to jump out to a 17-point lead. During this span, Keylan Boone gave the Cowboys a boost with eight-straight points.
Oklahoma State was able to take this large second half lead and control the rest of the game all the way to an 80-58 victory over the Riverhawks.

Game Notes

Avery Anderson III, Keylan Boone, Bryce Williams, Moussa Cisse and Bryce Thompson all reached double digits to help propel Oklahoma State to their 22-point victory over the Riverhawks. This marked the second time this season that OSU had at least four players reach double digits in the same game.

Moussa Cisse led the way for the Cowboys in the first half by contributing eight points and five rebounds. OSU dominated the lane in the first half by leading the points in the paint 22-10 at the break.
Moussa Cisse also recorded his second double-double of the season with 12 points and 11rebounds.
Bryce Williams recorded a tie for his career high in steals with four. This was the first time that he completed this feat since Oral Roberts in 2020.
Isaac Likekele recorded his 131st career steal to move up to 23rd overall on the Oklahoma State's all-time steals chart, surpassing Melvin Sanders who recorded 130 steals in his career.

Isaac Likekele continued to move up Oklahoma State's all-time lists by tying himself with JamesOn Curry with 356 career assists which is good for eighth in school history.
Mike Boynton became 59-14 as the head coach of the Cowboys while leading at halftime. It also marked the 75th victory for Coach Boynton since his arrival at OSU tying him for fifth all-time in school history.

Team Streaks

The 36-26 halftime lead on Sunday marked the third time in four games that the Cowboys had taken a double-digit point lead into halftime.
OSU has forced at least 10 turnovers 136 times under Mike Boynton
The Cowboys have outscored their opponents in the paint five of their past seven games
They've also had 20+ points off the bench in seven of their past eight games dating back to last season.

OSU has made at least one three-pointer in 701 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 13, 2001, which is the 24th longest current streak in college basketball.

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Avery Anderson III

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Isaac Likekele

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