The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 71 – Oklahoma 95
Record: ORU (2-4) OU (3-2)
Location: Lloyd Noble Center (Norman, Oklahoma)
 
NORMAN, Okla. – The Golden Eagles had four players finish in double figures in a 95-71 road loss to the Oklahoma Sooners.
 
The Golden Eagles were led by Ofri Naveh, who had 13 points, four assists and two steals. Connor Dow recorded 12 points and Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams added 11 points from the bench.
 
ORU struggled out of the gate, falling behind 42-24 heading into halftime. Oklahoma widened its lead after the break, putting together an 86-56 advantage before the Golden Eagles went on a 6-0 run, finished off by a Ty Harper's three, to shrink the deficit to 86-62 with 3:42 to go. The Golden Eagles were unable to cut further into the lead, falling 95-71. ORU valued the three-ball in the second half, hitting seven shots from deep to score 21 of its 47 points.
 
Box Score Highlights
Oral Roberts: Ofri Naveh – 13 Points, 6-8 FG, 5 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL

Oklahoma: Mohamed Wague – 20 Points, 9-12 FG, 7 REB

Key Stats & Notes

• Oral Roberts lost despite a 38-34 rebounding advantage.
• Naveh, Dow, Harper and Yamanouchi-Williams tallied double-figures.
• The Golden Eagles recorded 13 offensive boards.
• Ofri Naveh led the Golden Eagles with 13 points, 11 of which came in the first half.
• Chase Martin led ORU in rebounds, grabbing seven.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will participate in GEICO Coconut Hoops in Fort Myers, Florida, taking on FGCU, Kennesaw State and Rice.
 
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