The Basics
Oral Roberts (1-5) vs SMU (3-2) | Oral Roberts (1-5) vs Central Christian (0-6)
Date/Time: November 26 & 28 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
TV/Video: ORUSN
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Okla.)

TULSA, Okla. – Fresh off their first win of the Kelsi Musick era, the Oral Roberts women's basketball team returns home to the Mabee Center for a pair of contests against SMU (Nov. 26) and Central Christian (Nov. 28). Tip-off for Saturday's contest is slated for 2 p.m., while Monday's matchup is set for 7 p.m.

Both contests will be broadcast on the ORU Sports Network with Ryan Breeden on the call. Fans can also follow along with the game on ORU's Twitter, @ORUWBB.

Ticket Promotion 
ORU Athletics is currently running a promotion that is offering fans $4 tickets for each of the two contests. Visit oruathletics.com/tickets to purchase.

Promo Schedule 
Monday, Nov. 28 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Night

Important Links
ORU Game Notes (SMU)
ORU Game Notes (Central Christian)
SMU Game Notes
Summit League Notes

Quick Hits

• ORU picked up its first win of the 2022-23 campaign Wednesday afternoon with a 74-62 victory at Little Rock. 

• Hannah Cooper led the Golden Eagles with a near triple-double as the senior posted 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the victory. The double-double was the first of Cooper's Golden Eagle career. 

• Entering the weekend, Cooper ranks 15th nationally in free throws made (29), 16th in total points (117), 19th in made field goals (41) and 24th in assists (30). In the Summit League, Cooper leads all players in assists, field goals made, free throws made and total points.

• Ariel Walker joined Cooper in double-figures in the victory with a career-high 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting. The senior also pulled down a career-best nine boards. 

• After knocking down four threes in the win at Little Rock, sharpshooter Delaney Nix continues to lead the Summit League with 14 triples on the season. The senior's 14 threes also rank 14th nationally. 

• Forward Tirzah Moore continues to average a double-double on the season for ORU with 12.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Preseason All-Summit League First Team selection currently ranks eighth nationally in rebounds (62) and 11th in double-doubles (3).

• ORU is currently in the midst of a difficult non-conference schedule that features three 2022 NCAA Tournament qualifiers, four Power 5 opponents and seven road contests.

• The Golden Eagles are led by head coach Kelsi Musick, who enters her first season at the helm. Musick and her staff returned six players from last season's squad and welcomed eight newcomers, three freshmen and five transfers, in the offseason.

• In her 14th season as a head coach, Musick holds a 260-130 career record.

• In the Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Golden Eagles were selected to finish third.

Inside the Matchup (SMU)

• Saturday's contest marks the ninth meeting all-time between ORU and SMU.

• The all-time series is currently tied at 4-4 after the Mustangs claimed last season's meeting in Dallas, Texas, 81-44.

• The Golden Eagles and Mustangs will face off in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time since 1987. The Golden Eagles are 2-0 all-time at home against SMU.

• On the season, three Mustangs average double-figures led by Chantae Embry with 13.2 points per game.

• In the American Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Mustangs were picked to finish third. 

Inside the Matchup (Central Christian)

• Monday's matchup marks the fifth meeting all-time between ORU and Central Christian.

• The Golden Eagles are 4-0 all-time against the Tigers following last season's 120-52 victory inside the Mabee Center.

• Central Christian is led by Olivia Bell, who is averaging 13.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. 

For the latest information on ORU women's basketball, follow @ORUWBB on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com.  Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the new ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App stores.