Big 12 vs Big East (week 5) #1 Tie 3-3
1. #7 Oklahoma 58 at #6 UConn 54
This was a heavyweight title fight from the beginning between Oklahoma (toknowpepsi) and UConn (chapelhillne). UConn fed off the crowd and got off to hot starts in each half but the depth of scoring of Oklahoma was the difference. Oklahoma's 1-2 punch of Marcus and Picket was joined by Bruno for 3 players in double figures compared to one (Cerda) for UConn. Player of the Game was SG Cedric Marcus (Oklahoma) with 20 points 2 assists and one steal.
2. Providence 63 at Iowa St. 55
Iowa State (Clone77) and Providence (starrider19) were looking for a signature win over a major conference opponent after being shocked earlier this season with a loss to a mid-major. Providence scored first and never trailed in this one thanks to a very efficient offense (only 8 turnovers) and solid inside play. Iowa State kept it close with a barrage of three pointers into the teeth of the defense but it wasn't enough. Player of the Game was PF Eric Coachman (Providence) with 18 points 14 boards 1 assist 1 steal 1 block
3. #8 Texas at #14 Pittsburgh
Cancelled. Game not scheduled.
4. Cincinnati 77 at #25 Texas A&M 83 OT
This was a back and forth game with no more than 6 points separating the teams throughout regulation. The stars came out to play. Cincinnati (Sim) was led by SG Albert Burden and Texas A&M (pjeleson) was led by their star SF Walter Falcon. In many matchups like this it is the role players that make the difference and it was Rafael Quiroga in a 30 second span in overtime that decided the game with a three pointer followed by a steal that led to another basket and turned a 73-72 deficit into a 77-73 lead. Player of the Game SF Walter Falcon 31 points 4 boards 1 assist 2 steals.
5. #9 Oklahoma State 77 at Louisville 65
Oklahoma State (awhoosier) has been on a roll to start the season and nothing changed on this night. Early foul trouble hurt Louisville (jbob23) and Oklahoma State pulled away on a 14-2 run to end the first half for a 40-26 halftime lead. Louisville never got closer than 10 the rest of the way. Player of the Game was SG Phillip Swanberg (Oklahoma State) with 23 points 3 boards 3 assists 2 steals
6. Rutgers at #19 Kansas State
Cancelled. Rutgers (alebear). K-State (drob321)
7. #23 Baylor 76 at St. John's 85
St. John's (chaltain) closed the first half with a 17-8 run to lead 44-38 at the half. Baylor (ftbeaglesfan) never had the lead again. St. John's put on a clinic in shooting 61.8% from the field and 66.7% (8/12) from beyond the arc. Player of the Game was PG Edward Johnson with 15 points 3 boards 5 assists 3 steals.
8. Missouri 50 at Villanova 71
Villanova (Sim) came out hot at home and pounced on Missouri (mschulte24) early. Villanova used their experience, depth, and home court advantage to overcome the disparity in coaching for the victory. A huge rebounding deficit (36-21 overall and 13-6 on the offensive glass) sealed Missouri's fate in this one. Player of the Game was SG Clyde Vogelsberg (Villanova) with 16 points 1 board 4 assists 1 steal.
6/21/2017 1:37 PM (edited)