Oklahoma holds off Miners
November 21, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
LAWTON, Okla. - Host Oklahoma made the most of a 30-20 third quarter advantage and defeated East Kentucky 104-97 Tuesday night when the Miners visited Great Plains Coliseum for a Continental Basketball Association (CBA) matchup between two of the league's four expansion teams.
Albert Robinson paced host Oklahoma with 28 points. Robinson shared game-high scoring honors with East Kentucky guard Josh Pace, who ended the contest with 28 points and a game-high three steals.
Four of Oklahoma's five starters reached double figures in the scoring column. Daryan Selvy followed with 23 points for the Cavalry. Marvin Phillips finished with 15 points and Judson Stubbs added 14 for Oklahoma.
After trailing 27-21 at the end of the first quarter, East Kentucky bounced back and went into halftime out in front 50-49. After a red-hot shooting third quarter, Oklahoma led 79-70.
Oklahoma (2-0) won the quarter points battle, 5-2.
Boo Jackson added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Miners (1-2).
Marcus Heard was East Kentucky's third-leading scoring, contributing 17 points in off of the bench. Bryant Northern added 13 points for the visiting team.
Mike Crain netted seven points and Jason McLeish chipped in six for the Miners.
Eight different players broke into the scoring column for each team. East Kentucky will visit Great Plains Coliseum Wednesday night for its second game in as many nights versus the Cavalry.
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