The American Eagles pushed the sixth-rated Oklahoma Sooners to the limit for most of the game as the season kicked off for both squads. Blake Griffin scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half as OU rallied from a 41-40 halftime deficit to defeat American 89-64 and move to 1-0 on the year. Things were tight most of the way as there were 26 lead changes, but Cade Davis hit four second half three pointers to help OU pull away and take a stronghold on the game.

OU-AU
Score: 89-64
FG%: 44%-48%
3PT%: 28%-15%
Rebs: 30-33
AST: 19-12
TO: 6-17
BLK: 5-1
Fouls: 4-17

Next up for the Sooners is Mississippi Valley St. 0-2 (0-0) at the Carrier Dome to kickoff the preseason NIT.