Kangu scores 20 to carry Oakland over UTSA 75-62
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Kevin Kangu had 20 points as Oakland topped Texas-San Antonio 75-62 on Saturday in the Sunshine Slam.
Kangu hit 9 of 10 foul shots.
Xavier Hill-Mais had 19 points for Oakland (2-1). Tray Maddox Jr. added 16 points.
UTSA held a 36-33 halftime advantage before Oakland took control, winning the second half 42-26.
Jhivvan Jackson had 21 points for the Roadrunners (0-3). Luka Barisic added 11 points with Keaton Wallace chipping in 10 points. Wallace drained two 3s to establish a school record 201 shots made from long distance in his career.
Oakland faces Southern Illinois on Sunday. UTSA faces Delaware on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chad Barlow
- John Floyd
- Tim Smith
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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