The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 94 – Arkansas 73
Record: ORU (4-1), (0-0) – Arkansas (3-3), (0-0)
Location: Bud Walton Arena (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks, 94-73 in Fayetteville, picking up their first Power Four win since the 2016-2017 season.

Taleyah Jones and Jalei Oglesby led the Golden Eagles offensively, racking up 23 points each. Jones tallied five rebounds, shooting 7-16 from the field while Oglesby shot 9-15 from the field, recording four rebounds and five assists off the bench. Emily Robinson crept behind Oglesby and Jones tallying 20 points on 8-16 shooting to go along with five rebounds and five assists. Tonight marked the first time the Golden Eagles had three players score 20+ points in a single game since the 2018-19 season (vs. Central Christian).

Makyra Tramble opened the game with a triple, setting the tone for the historic night. Shortly after, a 4-0 run from the Razorbacks wasn't enough to thwart ORU as back-to-back Taleyah Jones and Emily Robinson three pointers, gave ORU a four point advantage. Showing off their dominant offensive efforts early, the Golden Eagles shot 50% from the field and 45.5% from three in the first quarter, jumping out to a 26-18 lead.

Jalei Oglesby dominated the floor in the second quarter, scoring 12 of the Golden Eagles' 16 points in just eight minutes. Oglesby shot 5-7 from the field, 2-2 from the stripe and tallied three boards in the quarter. Despite the strong bench performance, Arkansas outscored the Golden Eagles in the quarter, scoring 17 points. What was once a 12 point lead, was cut to seven as the ORU headed into the break.

Whatever Head Coach Kelsi Musick said in the locker room worked as the Golden Eagles shot 10-17 (58.8%) from the field and 3-6 (50%) from the arc in the third quarter. Emily Robinson caught fire, logging 10 points, two assists and a block in just eight minutes. Taleyah Jones also got hot, knocking down two threes and two boards in the quarter. Jones hit a buzzer-beating three to end the quarter as ORU jumped out to a 69-57 lead after three.

Taleyah Jones seemed unstoppable in the fourth quarter, making plays all over the court. She logged 9 points on 100% shooting (2-2 FG, 4-4 FT) to go along with two rebounds and a block. Back-to-back fouls drawn by Jones secured four free throws for the Golden Eagles followed by an Oglesby layup and Jones triple (8-0 run). This sealed the game for the Golden Eagles as they picked up their first win over the Razorbacks since the 2016-17 season.

The Leaders
Oral Roberts: Taleyah Jones and Jalei Oglesby both led the Golden Eagles in scoring, racking up 23 points each. Jones recorded five rebounds, shooting 7-16 from the field while Oglesby shot 9-15 from the field, tallying four rebounds and five assists off the bench.
 
Arkansas: Izzy Higginbottom scored a game-high 27 points to go along with two rebounds and five assists.

Inside the Box Score

• Head Coach Kelsi Musick tallied her first career win over a Power Four program.
• ORU picked up their first win over the Razorbacks since 2018, winning their 10^th matchup all-time.
• Tonight was the first time the Golden Eagles had three players score 20+ points in a single game since 2018 vs. Central Christian (12/3/18).
• The Golden Eagles' bench play was stellar tonight, outscoring the Razorbacks 32-10.
• Gentry Baldwin and Makyra Tramble have each hit a three in all five games this season.
• Ruthie Udoumoh came up two points short of her third straight double-double, recording eight points and 13 rebounds (game-high).
• ORU tallied season-highs in free throws made (16) and blocks (8) while tying season-highs in three pointers made (10) and assists (17) in a single game.

 
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