Reynolds sparks second-half rally as Sooners stay undefeated

NORMAN — Miles Reynolds, still bursting with energy, ran up the Lloyd Noble Center tunnel Sunday afternoon celebrating a win, but even more so, looking forward to what comes next.

“We going to The Bahamas,” Reynolds yelled to no one in particular. “We going to The Bahamas, baby.”

Reynolds had plenty of reasons to be excited. Not only are the Sooners headed to The Bahamas this week to face a stacked field in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, but they’re also taking a 3-0 record with them after beating Wofford 75-64 Sunday afternoon. Reynolds was the source of energy for both the crowd and his teammates in OU’s home opener. His role off the bench has been invaluable for the Sooners.

The graduate transfer guard from Pacific scored all 12 of his points in the second half. He was 3 of 6 from the field and slashed his way to the basket, getting fouled three times and making all six free throws.

“Coach told me at halftime, 'Just stay ready,’” Reynolds said. “Just wanted to bring a little intensity to get the crowd involved. We knew they were going to stick around.”

The Sooners held a plus10 advantage in Reynolds’ 18 minutes. Amid his flurry of drives midway through the second half came one when he was called for a charge. Yet smiles from Lon Kruger and the rest of his staff were the only reactions to the call.