The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 92 – Denver 102
Record: ORU (15-7), (6-3) – Denver (6-16), (3-6)
Location: Hamilton Gymnasium (Denver, Colorado)

DENVER, Colo. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team fell to Denver, 102-92, Saturday afternoon inside Hamilton Gymnasium.

Taleyah Jones and Hannah Cooper both eclipsed the 30-point mark this afternoon while Ruthie recorded her Summit League-leading 10th double-double, but the Pioneers' season-high 16 made three pointers proved to be the difference.

ORU opened the first quarter with a quick 8-0 burst behind baskets by Emily Robinson, Cooper, and Udoumoh. Denver quieted the run after hitting a three on back-to-back possessions.
Meghan Weinrich and Jones converted at the rim before the media timeout as the Golden Eagles held a 14-9 lead at the break. The Pioneers climbed back to tie the game after six first quarter threes before Cooper drained a midrange jumper as time ran out. ORU led 27-25 after the first 10 minutes of action.

Both teams traded baskets in the opening minutes of the second quarter before Denver connected on back-to-back triple to lead by six. Jalei Oglesby scored five of her seven points in the second after hitting a jumper and converting on a three-point play in transition. The Pioneers remained hot from three, however, and buried five in the quarter. Denver held a 52-46 advantage at the half.

The Pioneers extended their lead during the third quarter as they outscored ORU 27-18 in the period. Cooper kept the Golden Eagles afloat scoring 10 of her 31 points in the third. Cooper shot an efficient 3-of-4 from the field and knocked down all four of her free throws. Cooper cut the Denver lead to 15 after a layup as time expired.

Jones scored 16 of her 32 points in the final quarter of play as ORU battled to bring themselves back into the game. The Golden Eagles cut the Denver lead down to 10 with 2:54 remaining as an effective full court press forced the Pioneers into six turnovers. Denver iced the game away with free throws down the stretch as ORU suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season.

The Leaders
 
Oral Roberts: Taleyah Jones led the way in scoring for ORU with 32 points. Ruthie Udoumoh pulled down 11 rebounds on the way to her 10th double-double of the season. Cooper and Robinson each recorded three assists.
 
Denver: Jordan Jones scored 24 points for the Pioneers while Makayla Minett led the way with 16 rebounds.

Inside the Box Score

• Jones (32), Cooper (31), and Udoumoh (10) all reached double-figure scoring for the Golden Eagles.
• The Pioneers knocked down a season-high 16 three pointers.
• ORU dominated in the paint with 58 points compared to Denver's 34.
• The Golden Eagles scored 18 points off of Denver's 15 turnovers.
• ORU was outrebounded the Pioneers 35-30.
• Cooper led the team in assists for the 18th time this year.
• The Golden Eagles hit 20-of-22 from the free throw line.
• Jones played all 40 minutes this afternoon.

Up Next
 
The Golden Eagles return to the Mabee Center on Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. versus the St. Thomas Tommies.
 
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