Tulsa Wins Exhibition Opener

Golden Hurricane uses big second half to knock off Missouri Science and Technology, 80-48.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 12:01 pm

By: News On 6

Originally Published: Nov 1, 2010 11:41 PM CDT

Grant Belcher
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

TULSA, Oklahoma – Despite the fact that TU was playing an obscure opponent to say the least, there were still reasons to be excited about its 80-48 exhibition victory over Missouri S&T on Monday.

Freshman guard Jordan Clarkson was one of those reasons, as he finished his impressive debut with 16 points, four boards and four assists. He was 6-of-7 from the floor and led all scorers on the night.

Missouri S&T – short for “Science and Technology” – remained competitive in the first half as Tulsa squeaked out just a 36-31 halftime lead.

But the Golden Hurricane outscored the Miners 44-17 in the second half to complete the rout.

Senior guard Justin Hurtt, a preseason First Team All-C-USA selection, finished with 14 points for TU and junior center Steven Idlet added nine points and eight boards.

Bryce Foster was the only Missouri S&T player to teach double figures with 13 points.

The Golden Hurricane will take on Arkansas – Ft. Smith in its final exhibition at 7:05 p.m. on Sunday in Tulsa.