Oklahoma defeats Miss Valley St 93-69

Oklahoma Dominates Miss Valley State in 93-69 Blowout

The Lloyd Noble Center was no match for the Oklahoma Sooners' high-powered offense on Tuesday night, as they dismantled visiting Miss Valley State with a resounding 93-69 victory.

The Sooners came out strong from the get-go, leading by as many as 27 points in the first half. While the Panthers tried to claw their way back into the game, Oklahoma's relentless pace and accuracy on both ends of the court proved too much for Miss Valley State to handle.

At the midpoint of the game, Oklahoma held a commanding 43-34 lead, with Kuol Atak leading the charge with 24 points, six of which came from beyond the arc. The senior forward finished the night with 24 points and five rebounds, showcasing his versatility as a scorer and rebounder.

Oklahoma's offense was clicking on all cylinders, with the Sooners shooting 58.0% from the field, including 44.0% from three-point range. Nijel Pack added seven assists, while Delkedric Holmes chipped in with seven points and two steals off the bench.

For Miss Valley State, Michael James led the way with a team-high 24 points, although his efforts were ultimately overshadowed by Oklahoma's dominating performance. Patrick Punch contributed 19 points and four rebounds for the Panthers, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide against the Sooners' high-powered offense.

The final margin of 24 points was a testament to Oklahoma's depth and overall team efficiency. The Sooners' advanced statistics told the story: they shot an eFG% of 70.2%, held Miss Valley State to just 54.9% from the field, and outrebounded their opponents 33-21.

The blowout win serves as a statement for Oklahoma's status as a top-tier program in college basketball. With this kind of performance, it's clear that the Sooners are poised for another successful season.

Box Score

Oklahoma (HOME) Game Stats:

* Field Goals: 33/57 (58.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 19/25 (76.0%)

* 3-Point FG: 14/32 (44.0%)

* Free Throws: 13/17 (76.0%)

* Rebounds: 33 (Off: 12, Def: 21)

* Assists: 19

* Turnovers: 8

* Steals: 8

* Blocks: 3

* Total Fouls: 17

Miss Valley State (AWAY) Game Stats:

* Field Goals: 24/51 (47.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 16/35 (45.7%)

* 3-Point FG: 8/16 (50.0%)

* Free Throws: 13/16 (81.0%)

* Rebounds: 21 (Off: 7, Def: 14)

* Assists: 12

* Turnovers: 10

* Steals: 6

* Blocks: 1

* Total Fouls: 18