The Basics
Game 25
Oral Roberts (12-12, 7-6) vs. Western Illinois (14-10, 5-8)
Date/Time: Monday, January 14, 2022 / 4 p.m.
TV/Video: ORU Sports Network
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma (Mabee Center)

TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team will play Western Illinois in a Valentine's Day showdown Monday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Mabee Center.

Fans may view the live stats, see link below, watch live on the ORU Sports Network or follow the Golden Eagles on Twitter, @ORUWBB.

About the Opponent

• Western Illinois is currently seventh in the Summit League standings. The Leathernecks are on a two-game winning streak after wins over North Dakota and North Dakota State.
   
• The Leathernecks have four players that average double-digits with Danni Nichols leading the way averaged 16.8 points per game.
   

Quick Hits

• ORU will face Western Illinois in its 25^th game of the season. The Golden Eagles look to bounce back after Saturday's loss at Kansas City. 
   
• In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles defeated WIU, 71-55, on the road in Macomb, Illinois.
   
• Senior Keni Jo Lippe was named to the preseason All-Summit League Second Team. She averages 9.4 points per game so far this season. In her career, she has totaled 1,674 points and 685 rebounds. She is the 21^st member of the ORU women's basketball 1,000-point club.
   
• Freshman Tirzah Moore averages double-digits with 13.5 points per game.
   
• The Golden Eagles are 11^th in the country in free-throws made and attempted.
   
• Head Coach Misti Cussen is in her 10th season at the helm for the Golden Eagles and holds a 142-149 overall head coaching record.
   
• ORU was picked to finish sixth in Summit League Preseason Poll.

 
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