The Basics: John Brown
Game Two
Oral Roberts (0-1), (0-0) vs John Brown (3-0), (0-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, November 8 / 7:00 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network / KGEB
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Tickets: ORU Athletics
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will host John Brown for their 2025-26 home opener on Saturday, November 8^th at 7 PM.

Fans can watch the game on Summit League Network or stay up to date on the action by following along on X @ORUMBB.

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Quick Hits
• The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will host the John Brown Golden Eagles for their home opener this Saturday, November 8th at 7 PM.
• Head Coach Kory Barnett was named the 13th head coach of the Oral Roberts men's basketball program on March 8th, 2025.
• ORU has welcomed 13 newcomers (Including Chase Martin) this offseason. (Four freshmen and eight transfers).
• Luke Gray averaged 3.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg in 2024-25 and is the lone returner on the ORU roster.
• Connor Dow tallied seven blocks against Oklahoma State, helping ORU reach 12 total blocks in the contest.
• Dow's seven blocks in Stillwater made him the national leader in blocks and blocks per game (Currently ranks fourth)
• The Golden Eagles hold a 7-0 record over John Brown, with their last matchup coming back in 2023 (W, 71-59)
• All seven Golden Eagle vs Golden Eagle matchups have taken place at the Mabee Center.
 
Opponent Information: John Brown
• John Brown has taken down Ecclesia, Ozark Christian and Arkansas Baptist so far this season, winning by an average of 42.0 points.
• Junior guard, Trae Oetting is averaging 18.3 ppg for the Golden Eagles.
• Head Coach Jason Beschta is in his 12th season at the helm for John Brown, holding a 187-140 career record.

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