Big 12 Opening Night Thread (11/5 Games)

[WichitaSooner]

Really hope Hill is ok, from what I heard after the game, it certainly sounds like a concussion is a strong possibility. Would be tough for a freshman to have to sit out for any amount of time right after the first game because this is when young players can make so many strides.

 

[Sooner Season]

I was impressed with our defense throughout the game. They made some tough shots and we made them work hard to get and make shots.

Offensively, both teams shot awful the first half but kind of like the exhibition, Lon adjusted and we started taking it to the rim.

Reaves second half was special even without his 3 ball falling.
Iwaukor surprised me with his shooting touch, didn't expect that.
Hill didn't show much in the box score but he was very active keeping rebounds alive several times. Hope his head injury isn't long lasting, but doubt that he will play Saturday.
Harmon is special with his play and his energy and leadership.

 

[TulsaWorld]

Here's a link to our recap by Eric Bailey. Excerpt...

De’Vion Harmon and Austin Reaves have waited a long time for this moment.

Oklahoma’s newcomers fueled an impressive 85-67 victory over UTSA on Tuesday night in the Lloyd Noble Center. Harmon and Reaves scored 23 points apiece in the win over the Conference USA school.

“They played great. They’ve been doing that every day, and for them to come out and do that in their first official game as a Sooner is cool,” said junior Brady Manek, who finished with 16 points. “I’m really happy for them. Happy for the team; the team played well. Those two guys, (if) they keep it up, I think we can do something special.”

For Harmon, his debut begins a college journey that began when OU coach Lon Kruger started recruiting him hard in high school. For Reaves, it ended a year of waiting following his transfer from Wichita State.

Harmon wears his emotions on his sleeve and his enthusiasm seeped into the postgame news conference.

“Man, we played a really good second half. A really good second half. I’m proud of my guys,” Harmon said.

“Austin went nuts in the second half. That was crazy. And to witness that, just to see him just to go nuts, as a teammate, you’ve got to be happy for him. That’s why I was celebrating. I was like, ‘Man, this dude is going nuts.’ ”

 

[BCSooners]

Great 2nd half. Defense was good all the way around, rebounded well I thought. All the newcomers that played look to be able to provide in conference play. Reaves & Harmon scored really well, Bienemy & Hill played great defense despite their box score.

 

[skyvue]

Bienemy & Hill played great defense despite their box score.

Yes, I thought Bieniemy was a major contributor, even though he didn't score many points -- 11 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal and a block. Very impressive.

It was a very fun game to watch. I was pretty confident we'd win, even though we were tied by halftime, but that second-half outburst was great to see, especially Reaves going off like he did.

 

[sheepdogs1]

Baylor holding their own against Washington who has 2 players destined to be first round draft picks, but is not rated (score is currently 29-19 w/4 minutes left in the 1st half).