The Basics
Oral Roberts (11-14, 8-6) at North Dakota (15-9, 8-6)
Date/Time:Â February 16 | 7Â p.m.
TV/Video: Midco Sports Plus
Listen:Â ORUSN
Live Stats:Â Sidearm Stats
Location: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (Grand Forks, N.D.)
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team will look to snap a two-game skid as they travel to face North Dakota Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. inside the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Thursday's contest will be streamed on Midco Sports Plus, while an audio broadcast will be available on the ORU Sports Network. Fans can also follow along with the game on ORU's Twitter, @ORUWBB.
Important Links
ORU Game Notes
North Dakota Notes
Summit League Notes
Quick Hits
• Hannah Cooper continues to lead the charge for the Golden Eagles as the senior is coming off her second career double-double against Western Illinois on Saturday. The El Paso, Texas, native totaled 17 points and dished out a career-high 11 assists.
• On the season, Cooper leads the Summit League in free throw attempts (177), free throws made (146), minutes per game (36.8), total points (510), points per game (20.4), steals (57) and steals per game (2.3). Nationally, the senior ranks seventh in free throw attempts, seventh in free throws made, 12th in total points, 16th in points per game, 17th in minutes per game and 29th in field goals made (172).
• Forward Tirzah Moore enters Thursday's contest leading the Summit League in double-doubles (14), defensive rebounds per game (7.7) and rebounds per game (11.0). At the national level, Moore sits ninth in double-doubles, 10th in rebounds per game, 12th in defensive rebounds per game and 38th in total rebounds (231).
• After knocking down a career-high seven three-pointers Saturday, sharpshooter Delaney Nix continues to lead the Summit League in three-pointers made (68) and three-pointers per game (2.7). Nationally, Nix ranks 21st in three-pointers made and 32nd in three-pointers per game.
• The senior's 68 threes currently rank as the fifth most in a single season in program history.
• The Golden Eagles' high-powered offense continues to rank among the nation's best as they sit 18th in the country, averaging 78.1 points per game.
• ORU faced a difficult non-conference slate that featured three 2022 NCAA Tournament qualifiers, four Power 5 opponents and seven road contests.Â
• 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 270-139 career record.
• In the Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Golden Eagles were selected to finish third.
Inside the Matchup
• Thursday's matchup marks the 11th meeting all-time between ORU and UND.
• The Golden Eagles claimed the first meeting this season, 96-91, between the two sides and lead the all-time series, 8-2.
• In the series, ORU has won three straight contests.
• The Fighting Hawks enter Thursday's matchup on a three-game win streak and own a 15-9 record.
• Kacie Borowicz paces North Dakota as the senior averages 19.9 points per game to go along with 4.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds.
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.Â