Williams scores 19 as Mississippi Valley State falls to Oklahoma

Oklahoma beat Mississippi Valley State 84-57 in the Delta Devils’ men’s basketball season opener Friday night at McCasland Field House in Norman, Oklahoma.

Tymias Williams led Mississippi Valley State with 19 points and nine rebounds, along with three steals and two blocked shots. He made 7 of 14 shots from the field and 4 of 5 free throws. Matt Anglo added 10 points off the bench.

Oklahoma built a 15-4 lead midway through the first half and went into halftime ahead 38-22. Williams hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to close the period.

The Delta Devils opened the second half with a 6-0 run. Williams scored inside, Caleb Cameron added a transition layup and Eli Pippins made a jumper to cut the Sooners’ lead to 38-28 with 17:10 remaining. Oklahoma responded with baskets and 3-point shooting to regain control.

Mississippi Valley State scored 35 points in the second half after putting up 22 before halftime. The team shot 41.9% after the break, compared with 29.6% in the first half. The Delta Devils also had 34 points in the paint, 15 second-chance points and 13 offensive rebounds.

Pippins finished with eight points, while Cameron had six points and five rebounds. Gabriel Martinez contributed four points, five rebounds and two steals. Oklahoma’s B.J. Edwards scored 18 points, including four 3-pointers, and Derrion Reid added 17. The Sooners shot 47.1% from the field and made 13 3-pointers.

Mississippi Valley State, coached by first-year coach Mike Davis, fell to 0-1. Oklahoma improved to 1-1.

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