The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 60 – Belmont 83
Record: ORU (1-3) BU (3-0)
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
 
TULSA, Okla. – Ty Harper scored 20 points in his second consecutive game as the Golden Eagles fell 83-60 to the Belmont Bruins at the Mabee Center.
 
ORU had three players score in double figures, led by Harper, who had 20 points and three steals. Ofri Naveh added 10 points and two steals while Jack Turner tallied 10 points.
 
After jumping out to a 10-8 lead, the Golden Eagles went on a 7-0 run with 14:48 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Harper, to increase their lead to 17-8. The Golden Eagles couldn't hold onto that lead and entered halftime down 42-39. ORU couldn't pull any closer in the second half, dropping their fourth game of the season 83-60.
 
Box Score Highlights
Oral Roberts: Ty Harper – 20 points, 3 REB, 3 STL 

Belmont: Tyler Lundblade– 15 points, 5-13 FG, 3 REB

Key Stats & Notes

• The ORU defense forced 19 turnovers.
• Jack Turner tallied three assists on the night.
• Ty Harper led the Golden Eagles with a game-high 20 points.
• Oral Roberts got a team-high five rebounds from Connor Dow.
• The Golden Eagles had four blocks to the Bruins' two.
• The Bruins had six players finish in double figures.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will host Haskell at the Mabee Center for their N7 game on Tuesday at 7 PM.
 
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