Oklahoma State wins in Mike Boynton’s debut

November 10 , 2017

In Stillwater, Lindy Waters scored 14 points and pulled down seven rebounds as Oklahoma State gave Mike Boynton a victory in his coaching debut, 78-47, over Pepperdine in the Progressive Legends Classic.

Kendal Smith, a graduate transfer from Cal State Northridge, scored 10 points and had eight assists in his first game for Oklahoma State, which had five players score in double digits, the other three being Thomas Dziagwa (12 points), Brandon Averette (11 points, five assists), and Tavarius Shine (11 points).

The 35-year-old Boynton, who served as an assistant coach on Brad Underwood’s staff for three years at Stephen F. Austin and last year with OSU, won his first game as a head coach at any level.
Trae Berhow scored 13 points and had eight rebounds to lead Pepperdine, which also received nine points from Colbey Ross.

The Progressive Legends Classic continues on Monday when Pittsburgh hosts Montana.