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[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/8/04



#22 OU (2-0) at Purdue (2-3)




Gray goes, Sooners go, OU wins .
Gray scores 26, en route to a 76-60 win.
Gray puts one in



OU who has played a sparse schedule thus far in the season, got their first taste of the road. And to Taj Gray, it tasted darn good. Gray scored 26 points, and had 7 rebounds. Jaison Williams also had his career high with 19. The other Sooner in double figures was Point Guard Drew Lavender who had 10.

Gray who is now averaging 21.3 points, had his way with the Boilermaker's in the paint. Matt Kiefer was abused by Gray, and backup Charles Davis fared no better.

Kevin Bookout continues to progress, scoring 8 points on 4 shots and pulling down 6 rebounds.

Purdue had 4 in double figures but their high was only 13, coming from Gary Ware.

"I think this was our best played game of the year." OU Head coach Kelvin Sampson said after the game, "We need to shore our defense up a little though."

Kelvin Sampson's son, Kellen, who is a walkon guard, got is first playing time of the year.

OU's next game is the 18th when they play #25 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


Game Stats:
OU:
FG: 26-51 3Pt: 7-16 FT: 17-24
PUR
FG: 20-50 3Pt: 4-15 FT: 16-22


Key Players:
Taj Gray 26pts 7REB 2AST
Jaison Williams 19pts 4REB 4AST
Drew Lavender 10pts 2REB 3AST
Kevin Bookout 8pts 6REB
Lawerence McKenzie 6pts 3REB
Terell Everett 5pts 3REB 5AST
Longar Longar 2pts 2REB
Johnnie Gilbert 16min 1REB
Kellen Samson 4min




12/10/04



UAB (4-2) at #4 OSU (5-1)



Go, John, Go!
Cowboy Point Guard sparks Cowboys 93-81 win over UAB.
Lucas speeds to the other end to lay one in



John Lucas knew he was going to have a breakout game sooner or later. He was hoping sooner, and he got it. With 20 points and 6 assists, Lucas helped control the frantic pace that was the OSU-UAB game. Hitting 5 3 pointers, Lucas combined with Daniel Bobik and Stephen Graham to hit 11 from beyond the arc.

Joey Graham had his worst game of the season, with only 13 points, but his twin brother had by far his best with 19 points, and 3-3 from beyond the 3 point line. Daniel Bobik also was 3-3.

Ivan Mcfarlin eclipsed his high on the season, with 16. JamesOn Curry played 27 minutes due to the fresh legs needed for the frantic game, he finished with 7 points.

Aaron Pettway finished with 4, as did Terrence Crawford.

UAB was fueled by Ronell Taylor and Derrick Broom who combined for 51 points. Cardell 'Squeaky' Johnson had 14, and 3 assists.

"They can play at just about any pace" UAB coach Mike Anderson said. "They can run with the best of em' and be patient with the best of em' too."


Game Stats:
OSU:
FG: 31-62 3Pt: 13-23 FT: 18-25
UAB
FG: 23-58 3Pt: 11-32 FT: 24-32

Key Players:
John Lucas 20pts 1REB 6AST
Stephen Graham 19pts 7REB
Ivan Mcfarlin 16pts 8REB 1AST
Joey Graham 13pts 10REB 1AST
Daniel Bobik 10pts 6REB
JamesOn Curry 7pts 5REB 2AST
Terrence Crawford 4pts
Aaron Pettway 4pts 2REB
David Monds 1min


Next Game: 12/12 Tulsa vs Prarie View and 12/18 OU at Duke

[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/8/04



#22 OU (2-0) at Purdue (2-3)




Gray goes, Sooners go, OU wins .
Gray scores 26, en route to a 76-60 win.
Gray puts one in



OU who has played a sparse schedule thus far in the season, got their first taste of the road. And to Taj Gray, it tasted darn good. Gray scored 26 points, and had 7 rebounds. Jaison Williams also had his career high with 19. The other Sooner in double figures was Point Guard Drew Lavender who had 10.

Gray who is now averaging 21.3 points, had his way with the Boilermaker's in the paint. Matt Kiefer was abused by Gray, and backup Charles Davis fared no better.

Kevin Bookout continues to progress, scoring 8 points on 4 shots and pulling down 6 rebounds.

Purdue had 4 in double figures but their high was only 13, coming from Gary Ware.

"I think this was our best played game of the year." OU Head coach Kelvin Sampson said after the game, "We need to shore our defense up a little though."

Kelvin Sampson's son, Kellen, who is a walkon guard, got is first playing time of the year.

OU's next game is the 18th when they play #25 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


Game Stats:
OU:
FG: 26-51 3Pt: 7-16 FT: 17-24
PUR
FG: 20-50 3Pt: 4-15 FT: 16-22


Key Players:
Taj Gray 26pts 7REB 2AST
Jaison Williams 19pts 4REB 4AST
Drew Lavender 10pts 2REB 3AST
Kevin Bookout 8pts 6REB
Lawerence McKenzie 6pts 3REB
Terell Everett 5pts 3REB 5AST
Longar Longar 2pts 2REB
Johnnie Gilbert 16min 1REB
Kellen Samson 4min




12/10/04



UAB (4-2) at #4 OSU (5-1)



Go, John, Go!
Cowboy Point Guard sparks Cowboys 93-81 win over UAB.
Lucas speeds to the other end to lay one in



John Lucas knew he was going to have a breakout game sooner or later. He was hoping sooner, and he got it. With 20 points and 6 assists, Lucas helped control the frantic pace that was the OSU-UAB game. Hitting 5 3 pointers, Lucas combined with Daniel Bobik and Stephen Graham to hit 11 from beyond the arc.

Joey Graham had his worst game of the season, with only 13 points, but his twin brother had by far his best with 19 points, and 3-3 from beyond the 3 point line. Daniel Bobik also was 3-3.

Ivan Mcfarlin eclipsed his high on the season, with 16. JamesOn Curry played 27 minutes due to the fresh legs needed for the frantic game, he finished with 7 points.

Aaron Pettway finished with 4, as did Terrence Crawford.

UAB was fueled by Ronell Taylor and Derrick Broom who combined for 51 points. Cardell 'Squeaky' Johnson had 14, and 3 assists.

"They can play at just about any pace" UAB coach Mike Anderson said. "They can run with the best of em' and be patient with the best of em' too."


Game Stats:
OSU:
FG: 31-62 3Pt: 13-23 FT: 18-25
UAB
FG: 23-58 3Pt: 11-32 FT: 24-32

Key Players:
John Lucas 20pts 1REB 6AST
Stephen Graham 19pts 7REB
Ivan Mcfarlin 16pts 8REB 1AST
Joey Graham 13pts 10REB 1AST
Daniel Bobik 10pts 6REB
JamesOn Curry 7pts 5REB 2AST
Terrence Crawford 4pts
Aaron Pettway 4pts 2REB
David Monds 1min


Next Game: 12/12 Tulsa vs Prarie View and 12/18 OU at Duke

[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/12/04



Prairie View (1-4) at Tulsa (2-3)



Stunned!
Tulsa loses shocker to Panthers, 57-63.
Guard Adrian Simmons looks to make a pass



A potential problem at the beginning of the season is finally coming to a realization. The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes do not have a reliable 3 point shooter. Their best shooter is probably forward Guilherme Teichmann at 36%. But you can't have your tallest man on the court be your most reliable shooter too.

3 point shooting was not a problem for the Panthers of Prairie View. Marcus Thomas was perfect from the field making 4-4 and 2-2 from the field and beyond the arc. He also was 6-9 on free throws. He finished with 16 points. 3 other Panthers finished in double figures, Marlon Davis, Clyde Price, and Oscar Thompson, who all finished with 10.

Besides the 3 point shooting problems, Tulsa had no reliable shot from any of their guards at all. Seneca Collins, Chris Wallace and Deion James combined for 21 points on 7-20 shooting and 1-10 from beyond the arc.

The Golden Hurricanes were solid in the paint however, Teichmann, Anthony Price, and Jarius Glenn had 12, 13, and 10 points respectively.

Yusuf Baker was held scoreless, and to 2 rebounds in the loss.

"I'm embarrased for our school, our fans, and our players" Head Coach John Phillips said after the game, "No offense to Prairie View, but programs like Tulsa don't lose to programs like that."

Tulsa's next game is the 18th against the Shockers of Wichita St.


Game Stats:
TU
FG: 21-56 3Pt: 3-13 FT: 12-18
PV
FG: 22-46 3Pt: 4-7 FT: 15-19


Key Players:
Anthony Price 13pts 4REB 2AST
Guilherme Teichmann 12pts 5REB 2AST
Jarius Glenn 10pts 4REB 3AST
Chris Wallace 9pts 3AST
Deion James 7pts 3REB 1AST
Seneca Collins 5pts 1REB
Oswaldo Gonzalez 1pt 2REB
Yusuf Baker 24min 2REB




12/18/04




#17 OU (3-0) at Duke (3-4)




J.J.
Duke star Redick goes off for 24 in the 87-71 win over OU.
Redick heads for the hoop



Before the game OU coach Kelvin Sampson told his players, shut down Redick, shut down Duke. The Sooners didn't quite shut down Redick, and they definently didn't shut down Duke. Redick hit 6 3 pointers and forward Shavlik Randolph scored 18, and OU didn't stand a chance.

Strong supporting efforts by Sean Dockery, Daniel Ewing, and Shelden Williams who all had 11 points nailed the casket such for the Sooners. Williams also grabbed 14 rebounds for the Blue Devils.

OU's ill-fated march to victory was led by suprisingly successful Johnnie Gilbert who had possibly the best game of his career scoring 17 points. The key for Duke was shutting down OU's leading scorer Taj Gray who coming into the game was averaging 21 points, was held to only 5.

To add to the Sooner's struggle's OU's top 3 point shooter guard Drew Lavender not only just had 5 points, but was 0-8 from beyond the 3 point line.

"It's one of the toughest places to play in America" Sampson said after the game. "This team still has to get its chemistry down, but this was a good learning experience."


Game Stats:
OU:
FG: 25-67 3Pt: 5-18 FT: 16-21
DUKE:
FG: 29-49 3Pt: 10-23 FT: 19-28


Key Players:
Johnnie Gilbert 17pts 2REB 1AST
Terell Everett 15pts 3REB 2AST
Jaison Williams 11pts 4REB 4AST
Kevin Bookout 10pts 2REB 1AST
Lawerence McKenzie 8pts 3REB
Drew Lavender 5pts 3AST
Taj Gray 5pts 8REB 1AST
Longar Longar 3min 1REB



Next 2 games: 12/18 OSU at UNLV and 12/18 Wichita St. at Tulsa.

[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/12/04



Prairie View (1-4) at Tulsa (2-3)



Stunned!
Tulsa loses shocker to Panthers, 57-63.
Guard Adrian Simmons looks to make a pass



A potential problem at the beginning of the season is finally coming to a realization. The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes do not have a reliable 3 point shooter. Their best shooter is probably forward Guilherme Teichmann at 36%. But you can't have your tallest man on the court be your most reliable shooter too.

3 point shooting was not a problem for the Panthers of Prairie View. Marcus Thomas was perfect from the field making 4-4 and 2-2 from the field and beyond the arc. He also was 6-9 on free throws. He finished with 16 points. 3 other Panthers finished in double figures, Marlon Davis, Clyde Price, and Oscar Thompson, who all finished with 10.

Besides the 3 point shooting problems, Tulsa had no reliable shot from any of their guards at all. Seneca Collins, Chris Wallace and Deion James combined for 21 points on 7-20 shooting and 1-10 from beyond the arc.

The Golden Hurricanes were solid in the paint however, Teichmann, Anthony Price, and Jarius Glenn had 12, 13, and 10 points respectively.

Yusuf Baker was held scoreless, and to 2 rebounds in the loss.

"I'm embarrased for our school, our fans, and our players" Head Coach John Phillips said after the game, "No offense to Prairie View, but programs like Tulsa don't lose to programs like that."

Tulsa's next game is the 18th against the Shockers of Wichita St.


Game Stats:
TU
FG: 21-56 3Pt: 3-13 FT: 12-18
PV
FG: 22-46 3Pt: 4-7 FT: 15-19


Key Players:
Anthony Price 13pts 4REB 2AST
Guilherme Teichmann 12pts 5REB 2AST
Jarius Glenn 10pts 4REB 3AST
Chris Wallace 9pts 3AST
Deion James 7pts 3REB 1AST
Seneca Collins 5pts 1REB
Oswaldo Gonzalez 1pt 2REB
Yusuf Baker 24min 2REB




12/18/04




#17 OU (3-0) at Duke (3-4)




J.J.
Duke star Redick goes off for 24 in the 87-71 win over OU.
Redick heads for the hoop



Before the game OU coach Kelvin Sampson told his players, shut down Redick, shut down Duke. The Sooners didn't quite shut down Redick, and they definently didn't shut down Duke. Redick hit 6 3 pointers and forward Shavlik Randolph scored 18, and OU didn't stand a chance.

Strong supporting efforts by Sean Dockery, Daniel Ewing, and Shelden Williams who all had 11 points nailed the casket such for the Sooners. Williams also grabbed 14 rebounds for the Blue Devils.

OU's ill-fated march to victory was led by suprisingly successful Johnnie Gilbert who had possibly the best game of his career scoring 17 points. The key for Duke was shutting down OU's leading scorer Taj Gray who coming into the game was averaging 21 points, was held to only 5.

To add to the Sooner's struggle's OU's top 3 point shooter guard Drew Lavender not only just had 5 points, but was 0-8 from beyond the 3 point line.

"It's one of the toughest places to play in America" Sampson said after the game. "This team still has to get its chemistry down, but this was a good learning experience."


Game Stats:
OU:
FG: 25-67 3Pt: 5-18 FT: 16-21
DUKE:
FG: 29-49 3Pt: 10-23 FT: 19-28


Key Players:
Johnnie Gilbert 17pts 2REB 1AST
Terell Everett 15pts 3REB 2AST
Jaison Williams 11pts 4REB 4AST
Kevin Bookout 10pts 2REB 1AST
Lawerence McKenzie 8pts 3REB
Drew Lavender 5pts 3AST
Taj Gray 5pts 8REB 1AST
Longar Longar 3min 1REB



Next 2 games: 12/18 OSU at UNLV and 12/18 Wichita St. at Tulsa.

[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/18/04



#9 OSU (7-1) at UNLV (4-2)





Cha-Ching!
Cowboys leave Vegas with a 97-83 win
Joey Graham goes up amongst a crowd of Rebels



The Cowboys seem to have taken the loss to Syracuse in stride. Another fantastic game by guard John Lucas who had 27 points, and the Graham brothers combining for 34, was all Oklahoma State needed to take down the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.

Lucas was 8-12 from the field and 5-6 from the 3 point line, and 6-6 from the charity stripe. Joey Graham had another great game shooting 8-11 from the field.

JamesOn Curry also had a standout game, scoring 15 on 3 three pointers and 6-6 from the line.

The best play of the game was a John Lucas halfcourt alley-oop to guard Stephen Graham who finished with 13. Ivan Mcfarlin also finished in double figures with 10.

In the frantic pace that the game was in, UNLV kept it close due to a fantastic performance by forward Odarty Blankson who had 27 points and was 5-7 from beyond the arc. Guard Jerel Blassingame chipped in 13 points.

"We played horrible, horrible defense" Coach Eddie Sutton said after the game. "I was embarrased."

Defense or not, a win's a win.


The Cowboys next play Gonzaga on the 28th in Oklahoma City.

Game Stats:
OSU:
FG: 30-58 3Pt: 13-23 FT: 24-26
UNLV:
FG: 29-55 3Pt: 8-16 FT: 17-28



Key Players

John Lucas 27pts 5REB 9AST
Joey Graham 21pts 6REB 5AST
JamesOn Curry 15pts 4REB 1AST
Stephen Graham 13pts 4REB 3AST
Ivan Mcfarlin 10pts 4REB 1AST
Daniel Bobik 9pts 6REB 1AST
Aaron Pettway 2pts 7REB
Terrence Crawford 5min 1REB
David Monds 1min





12/18/04




Wichita St. (3-2) at Tulsa (2-4)




Stung
Tulsa loses 4th straight to Shockers, 61-54
Wichita St center Paul Miller looks to score



John Phillips looked at the ceiling of the auditorium. There was nothing he could do. His Golden Hurricanes missed wide-open shot after wide-open shot. While Wichita St. was hitting tough shot left and right. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

Jarius Glenn once again was the only bright spot on the floor for the Golden Hurricanes. Hitting 6-10 shots for 12 points, and dishing off 6 assists.

"I know Jarius is frustrated, he has to be" Phillips said. "He'll never say it, but to play good night after night and get no support has to be frustrating."

The Golden Hurricanes did have 2 others in double figures in Seneca Collins with 10, and Oswaldo Gonzalez with 10 also.

The Shockers were led by Paul Miller's 11 and Randy Burns' 12. Forward Jamar Howard also was in double figures with 10.

"I know its tough to teach shooting, but I guess it's something I have to do" Phillips said after the game, after learning of Tulsa's 40% shooting night.

Tulsa next plays against Lamar on the 22nd of this month.


Game Stats:
TU:
FG: 20-50 3Pt: 1-8 FT: 13-19
WSU:
FG: 26-58 3Pt: 5-16 FT: 4-6


Key Players:

Jarius Glenn 12pts 3REB 6AST
Seneca Collins 10pts 1REB 4AST
Oswaldo Gonzalez 10pts 13REB
Anthony Price 9pts 2REB
Guilherme Teichmann 9pts 5REB 1AST
Yusuf Baker 3pts 6REB
Chris Wallace 1pt 2AST
Deion James 7min




Next Games: 12/20 Oral Roberts at Georgetown and 12/22 Tulsa vs Lamar

[Emmett14]

Re: The Daily Oklahoman

12/18/04



#9 OSU (7-1) at UNLV (4-2)





Cha-Ching!
Cowboys leave Vegas with a 97-83 win
Joey Graham goes up amongst a crowd of Rebels



The Cowboys seem to have taken the loss to Syracuse in stride. Another fantastic game by guard John Lucas who had 27 points, and the Graham brothers combining for 34, was all Oklahoma State needed to take down the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.

Lucas was 8-12 from the field and 5-6 from the 3 point line, and 6-6 from the charity stripe. Joey Graham had another great game shooting 8-11 from the field.

JamesOn Curry also had a standout game, scoring 15 on 3 three pointers and 6-6 from the line.

The best play of the game was a John Lucas halfcourt alley-oop to guard Stephen Graham who finished with 13. Ivan Mcfarlin also finished in double figures with 10.

In the frantic pace that the game was in, UNLV kept it close due to a fantastic performance by forward Odarty Blankson who had 27 points and was 5-7 from beyond the arc. Guard Jerel Blassingame chipped in 13 points.

"We played horrible, horrible defense" Coach Eddie Sutton said after the game. "I was embarrased."

Defense or not, a win's a win.


The Cowboys next play Gonzaga on the 28th in Oklahoma City.

Game Stats:
OSU:
FG: 30-58 3Pt: 13-23 FT: 24-26
UNLV:
FG: 29-55 3Pt: 8-16 FT: 17-28



Key Players

John Lucas 27pts 5REB 9AST
Joey Graham 21pts 6REB 5AST
JamesOn Curry 15pts 4REB 1AST
Stephen Graham 13pts 4REB 3AST
Ivan Mcfarlin 10pts 4REB 1AST
Daniel Bobik 9pts 6REB 1AST
Aaron Pettway 2pts 7REB
Terrence Crawford 5min 1REB
David Monds 1min





12/18/04




Wichita St. (3-2) at Tulsa (2-4)




Stung
Tulsa loses 4th straight to Shockers, 61-54
Wichita St center Paul Miller looks to score



John Phillips looked at the ceiling of the auditorium. There was nothing he could do. His Golden Hurricanes missed wide-open shot after wide-open shot. While Wichita St. was hitting tough shot left and right. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

Jarius Glenn once again was the only bright spot on the floor for the Golden Hurricanes. Hitting 6-10 shots for 12 points, and dishing off 6 assists.

"I know Jarius is frustrated, he has to be" Phillips said. "He'll never say it, but to play good night after night and get no support has to be frustrating."

The Golden Hurricanes did have 2 others in double figures in Seneca Collins with 10, and Oswaldo Gonzalez with 10 also.

The Shockers were led by Paul Miller's 11 and Randy Burns' 12. Forward Jamar Howard also was in double figures with 10.

"I know its tough to teach shooting, but I guess it's something I have to do" Phillips said after the game, after learning of Tulsa's 40% shooting night.

Tulsa next plays against Lamar on the 22nd of this month.


Game Stats:
TU:
FG: 20-50 3Pt: 1-8 FT: 13-19
WSU:
FG: 26-58 3Pt: 5-16 FT: 4-6


Key Players:

Jarius Glenn 12pts 3REB 6AST
Seneca Collins 10pts 1REB 4AST
Oswaldo Gonzalez 10pts 13REB
Anthony Price 9pts 2REB
Guilherme Teichmann 9pts 5REB 1AST
Yusuf Baker 3pts 6REB
Chris Wallace 1pt 2AST
Deion James 7min




Next Games: 12/20 Oral Roberts at Georgetown and 12/22 Tulsa vs Lamar