Rapid reaction: OU throttles Iowa State 86-69 for big home win

By Anthony Slater – Aslater@opubco.com - @anthonyVslater

OU jumped out early and cruised to an easy 86-69 win over Iowa State on Saturday. Here’s some rapid reaction:

Turning point

The Sooners came out like they usually do at home: crisp on offense and active on defense. They had a double-digit lead less than six minutes into the game and, despite some quick shooting spurts by Iowa State’s quick trigger attack, held a comfortable 12-point lead at halftime. Well, comfortable if you didn’t watch Wednesday night’s meltdown in Austin.

It was over when…

…Lon Kruger’s club proved to those in attendance that a lesson had been learned. OU kept the pedal down throughout the final 20 minutes, answering every mini-Cyclone run with a bigger one of its own. That included an impressive 12-1 spurt late in the second half that included 10 points at the free throw line, a place the Sooners thrived on Saturday, going an incredible 34/34 as a team. How incredible?

Star of the game – OU’s seniors