LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Oklahoma States relentless pressure caused havoc against lesser opponents through the first three games. Yusei Kikuchi Jersey .It worked just as well in the Cowboys first true test this season.Jawun Evans had 35 points and five of Oklahoma States 18 steals, lifting the Cowboys to a 98-90 win over Connecticut Monday night in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.I love the fact we had 18 steals. Thats a great number, Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood said. That means were being active and bothersome now.Oklahoma State (4-0) jumped on the Huskies from the opening tip, turning one steal after another into points in transition. The Cowboys hit five 3-pointers during an opening 18-3 run and finished 12 for 20 from the arc.Jeffrey Carroll and Phil Forte had 18 points each, helping Oklahoma State move on to the second round against No. 4 North Carolina or Chaminade.Evans also had six assists, four rebounds and one turnover.These two guys are awfully hard to guard and thats a great weapon, Underwood said of Evans and Forte.UConn (1-3) struggled with Oklahoma States constant pressure, turning it over 18 times. Jalen Adams had the most trouble with the Cowboys defense, turning it over six times in the opening five minutes and 10 overall.Adams finished with 34 points, six rebounds and six assists. Rodney Purvis added 20 points.The Huskies lost sophomore forward Terry Larrier to a left leg injury in the first half.I just love my kids effort. They tried to get back in the game, UConn coach Kevin Ollie said. I think we cut it to four, but it was just a little bit too late. And we just have to start off a little stronger and weve got to take care of the ball a little bit more.The Cowboys used their relentless pressure and ability to score in transition to average 107 points their first three games. Those came against lesser opponents, so Maui represented their first true test.Oklahoma State was at its harassing best against UConn early, forcing Huskies guard Jalen Adams to turn it over six times in the opening five minutes. The Cowboys turned many of those into transition 3-pointers, hitting 5 of 8 while opening with an 18-3 run.The Huskies held their ground for the rest of the half, though it did little good. Oklahoma State led 40-26 at halftime behind Evans 16 points.UConn finally started to get a handle on Oklahoma States pressure and got some defensive stops, trimming the Cowboys lead to seven with about five minutes left.The Huskies hit a pair of late 3-pointers, but Evans finished them off by hitting three free throws in the final 29 seconds.We definitely can build off of it, Purivs said. Our main thing is we just got to get off to a good start and take care of the basketball.LARRIERS INJURYLarrier was expected to be a big contributor this season after transferring from Virginia Commonwealth. He went down after being stripped of the ball, slapping the floor and screaming as trainers rushed out to him.Larrier was unable to put any weight on his left leg and stopped by to offer his teammates encouragement after being helped to the locker room.He left the arena on crutches and a heavy brace on his left leg.I know its a knee injury, but we dont know the significance of it yet, Ollie said.BIG PICTUREOklahoma States pressure defense withstood its first real test after beating three overmatched opponents and the Cowboys knocked down their 3s, something that will be key this season for them.The Huskies allowed themselves to get sped up by the Cowboys while falling into a big early hole and now face the possibility of playing without Larrier for an extended period.UP NEXTOklahoma State moves on the face the winner between No. 4 North Carolina and host Chaminade in Tuesdays second roundUConn plays the North Carolina-Chaminade loser.---More AP college basketball at http://collegebasketball.ap.org Mitch Haniger Mariners Jersey . 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Junior Paulo breathes in the Canberra country air, contemplates the 80 minutes between his side and a NRL grand final before declaring: Ive never regretted anything.Paulo always believed hed be playing at this stage of the NRL season - only he thought hed be doing it in different colours.Flash back 10 months and 2016 held so much promise for Parramatta, so much so that Paulo and his then-Eels teammates dared to broach a premiership during pre-season meetings.However, crisis after crisis swept through the club, pushing him 280kms down the Hume Highway to the nations capital.First he received a slap on the wrist for turning out in a third-grade rugby union match in disguise.But when he received a warning from police about consorting with criminals following an ill-fated night out at a casino, it hastened his exit from the Eels.When Paulo posted a picture on social media of himself alongside a former bikie boss and alleged fraudster, it caught the attention of the NSW Organised Crime Squad.Having already signed on with the Raiders for next year, he sought an immediate release and made a mid-season switch to Canberra.While the saga blackened his name, he doesnt look back with regrets.I was never on social media around that time, I was trying to stay away from it, staying away from the TV, the newspapers, Paulo told AAP.I always haad a lot of people say I saw your face in the paper, I saw your face on TV. Randy Johnson Jersey. Everything happens for a reason. If none of that had happened, I wouldnt have come down the highway. Im really grateful for everything that has happened and Ive never regretted anything.The 110kg wrecking ball will appear next month in a Sydney court to answer road rage charges relating to an incident last October when he allegedly punched a fellow driver in the face. Paulo is disputing the charges and has flagged his intention to plead not guilty.He has done well to remain focused on football despite the legal issues hanging over his head.Raiders boss Don Furner says escaping the fish bowl existence of Sydney has helped him and isnt afraid to predict representative honours are on the horizon for the 22-year-old.He and his partner have realised what an easy place this is to live - the traffic, the childcare facilities, the schools, the roads, Furner said.Those things that might be boring to an 18-year-old, theyre important when youre a parent. Hes settling in really well. He got through his first winter so his second winter will be a lot easier.Hell do a pre-season with us and hell be fitter next year - look out! ' ' '