"Big" Win for OU

Reading, MA - Origins Unknown expected a first round battle in the Reading YMCA Men’s League Playoffs, and got one (for about 10 minutes), before putting forth a complete game and lambasting Northwest Mutual by 25 points.

OU had all facets working in the victory. Chris “Big” Johnson was utterly unstoppable in the post. Shu-ter Patel came back off the injured reserve to knock down several big shots. James “Stretch” Hogan IV played his usual stellar defense, while slicing his way to double digits in points and rebounds. And, Rusty Howse knocked down several “howdhemakethose” shots.

Cap’n Mike was also back in action after a month of travel kept him off the hardwood. He showed some cobwebs early on, but was able to get back in the flow with some coco crisp passing and solid defense.

And, OU wasn't even full strength! Danger Dan Fisher and Dr. Greg Robinson were both out of action.

Northwest Mutual started off the game with a 10-2 run, making OU pay for their sluggishness. But, in the midst of the run, they awoke a sleeping giant in Johnson. After missing his first shot, Johnson had a Shaq-like presence on the court – posting up anyone (and everyone) on his way to his best game in light blue.

OU pulled back even with NM, and then ahead, piling up a 10 point lead at the break. From there, OU continued to push the tempo and impose their will on their opponents. NM’s best shooter tried to shoot them back into the game, but had no luck against the long-arms of the law – Cap’n Mike and Stretch Hogan.

In the end, it was too much of OU doing what OU does… playing the OU way. According to the QuickScores web site, OU will take on the Crusty Muskets in Round 2 at 6:30.