CVBL: Oklahoma Cty 100, Memphis 82 in Upset Win
Oklahoma Cty got just enough breaks to upset Memphis, 100-82. The pace of play was clearly dictated by Memphis, showing who was the better team. But Oklahoma Cty came up with the right plays at the right times to convert more scoring chances and come away with the win.
"We got our share of luck today," acknowledged Oklahoma Cty coach Bob. "They pretty much dictated the game but we were able to get the job done when it mattered. Conard really helped us out there; we couldn't have pulled it off without him."
Oklahoma Cty was led by Conard (18 points, 14 boards, 2 assists, 5 blocks), Stanford (24 points, 5 boards, 0 assists, a steal), Kimbell (13 points, 3 assists, a steal, a block). Memphis was led by Maxwell (25 points, 0 assists, 2 steals, a block), Atkins (16 points, 13 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Huey (5 points, 2 steals).
Oklahoma Cty are now 1-1 and 1-0 at home. They advance to #4 in the Northwest and move up to #10 overall in the Western Conference. Memphis drop to 1-1 with today's defeat. They move down to #2 in the Southwest and move down to #8 overall in the Western Conference.
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