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LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Oklahoma States relentless pressure caused havoc against lesser opponents through the first three games.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 O. 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Goalie Roberto Luongo, getting the call in place of Game 1 starter Carey Price, was solid when needed in making 23 saves for the shutout. BOSTON -- Josh Tomlin is just fine waiting another day to make his postseason debut.The Indians right-hander said he was treating Sunday as a regular off-day after rain washed out Game 3 of Clevelands AL Division Series against Boston. But instead of building on the success from the 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, he will take the mound after both teams had extra rest.We had a few days off after the regular season, too, and we played two pretty good games in the ALDS, Tomlin said outside the visitors clubhouse at Fenway Park shortly after the game was postponed. So I dont know if it hurts our momentum or not.Sundays scheduled 4:08 p.m. start was called off around 2 p.m. -- long before the gates had opened or the starting pitchers had begun to warm up; it will be made up at 6:08 p.m. on Monday.Cleveland outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall said having two days off in a row was like a short All-Star break.You dont want to burn a starter trying to squeeze a start into a window, he said. You want to give a game a chance to get played with no things looming.Tomlin said he had gone through his usual pregame routine but hadnt gone to the bullpen to start throwing like he would before a start.Red Sox manager John Farrell said he would stick with Clay Buchholz for Game 3 but wouldnt commit beyond that. Boston reliever Brad Ziegler said the team was completely confident with Buchholz on the mound and the season on the line.Hes been throwing the ball great coming down the stretch and hes got World Series experience. Hes got playoff expperience, Ziegler said.dddddddddddd And if nothing else, maybe the day of rain gives everybody else a day of rest and gives us a chance to bring those guys back.The Indians won Games 1 and 2 at home, beating Bostons two best pitchers and setting the stage for a sweep at Fenway on Sunday. The rainout pushes that back one day -- at least -- and could extend David Ortizs career for another day as well.Indians manager Terry Francona said the Indians rotation is likely to stay the same for Games 4 and 5, if necessary. But now Game 1 starter Trevor Bauer would be back on the regular amount of rest on Tuesday.Corey Kluber can pitch in Game 5 -- or, if the Red Sox dont last that long, wait for AL Championship Series.In the Red Sox clubhouse, Ortizs son DAngelo waited dressed at his locker for his dad to leave with him -- maybe for one of the last times. Xander Bogaerts played cards with teammates. Sandy Leon spoke wearing a knit cap perfect for the cool weather ahead.With the rainout, the Red Sox could come back to 22-game winner Rick Porcello in Game 4 on the usual four days of rest. David Price would be lined up to start a decisive fifth game, leaving Eduardo Rodriguez as the odd man out.Rodriguez said he hadnt been told of the teams plans.I was going to be in the bullpen today anyway, being a starter, reliever or whatever, he said. Ill throw my bullpens and get ready for whatever they want me to do. ' ' '