The Basics: Omaha
Game Twenty-Seven
Oral Roberts (11-15), (5-8) vs Omaha (13-15), (6-7)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 22 / 7:00 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: Omaha Athletics
Audio: 99.9 FM ESPN Radio
Location: Baxter Arena (Omaha, Nebraska)
 
The Basics: South Dakota
Game Twenty-Eight
Oral Roberts (11-15), (5-8) vs South Dakota (10-17), (3-9)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 24 / 1:00 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: South Dakota Athletics
Audio: 99.9 FM ESPN Radio
Location: Sanford Coyote Sports Center (Vermillion, S.D.)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's basketball team plays their final road games of the season this week as they take on Omaha on Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and South Dakota on Saturday, February 24th at 1:00 p.m.

Fans can tune into the games on the Summit League Network, listen to the action at 99.9 FM on ESPN Radio, or stay up to date on the action by following along on X @ORUMBB

Important Links
Summit League Notes

Quick Hits
 
• Issac McBride was named to the Preseason All-Summit League First Team and Kareem Thompson earned a spot on the Second Team as the Golden Eagles were picked second in the league's preseason poll, but did receive seven first place votes.
 
• McBride was named Summit League Player of the Week on November 20, December 4 and January 29. He's had 15 20-plus point outings and 24 10-plus point outings so far this season. He continues to lead the team in scoring by averaging 20.4 points per game. He has recorded more than 1,000 points during his time at ORU. McBride scored a career-high 34 points in ORU's last home game versus Denver on February 3rd.
 
• Through 26 games, along with McBride, two other Golden Eagles average double-digits. Newcomer Jailen Bedford averages 14.0 ppg. and Kareem Thompson adds 12.9 ppg.
 
• McBride currently ranks first in the nation in most minutes per game (38.34)  and not far behind is Thompson in second (38.23). The Golden Eagles are 19th in the country in fewest turnovers per game at 9.7.
 
• McBride is currently 23rd in the country in points per game.
 
• As a team, ORU leads the Summit League in three-pointers per game and fewest turnovers per game.
 
• Russell Springmann took over the ORU program and is in his first season as a head coach of his career. He is in his sixth season at ORU. He earned his first career head coaching win on Nov. 6, 2023, with a 75-71 victory over Mid-America Christian. He earned his first Division-I win with a 65-63 victory at home against Texas Southern.
 
Opponent Information: Omaha

• Thursday's game will be the 21st meeting all-time between the Golden Eagles and Omaha.
• ORU leads the series 16-4 after winning the last nine games versus the Mavericks.
• Frankie Fidler leads UNO in scoring this season averaging 19.6 points per game.
• Head Coach Chris Crutchfield enters into his 2nd season with the Mavericks.

Opponent Information: South Dakota

• Saturday's game will be the 21st meeting all-time between the Golden Eagles and South Dakota.
• ORU leads the series 11-9 all-time after winning the last three matchups.
• Kaleb Stewart leads USD in scoring averaging 15.8 points per game.
• Head Coach Eric Peterson enters into his 2nd season with the Coyotes.

For the latest information on ORU men's basketball, follow @ORUMBB on X or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App Store.