The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 84 – John Brown 50
Record: ORU (1-1) – JBU (3-1)
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
 
TULSA, Okla. – Head Coach Kory Barnett picked up his first win at the helm of the ORU men's basketball program in an 84-50 win over John Brown.
 
The Golden Eagles had three players score in double figures, led by Luke Gray, who tallied a career-high 17 points. Ty Harper added 13 points while Ofri Naveh stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.
 
ORU began the scoring by going on a 7-0 run, to take an early lead with 18:13 left in the first half. The Golden Eagles then maintained that lead and entered halftime with a 40-33 advantage. ORU capitalized on nine John Brown turnovers in the half, turning them into 11 points on the other end of the floor. Following the break, ORU widened the lead, extending it to 50-36 before going on a 16-0 run to grow the lead to 66-36 with 10:20 to go. The Golden Eagles continued to extend the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 84-50 win.
 
Box Score Highlights
Oral Roberts Individuals: Luke Gray – 17 points, 5-8 FG, 3-5 3FG
 
John Brown: Trae Oetting – 13 points, 5-14 FG, 3 rebounds

Key Stats & Notes

• ORU knocked down 11 threes in the game.
• The Golden Eagles held John Brown to 27.6% shooting from the field.
• Oral Roberts never trailed in the second half.
• ORU held John Brown to 3-26  (11.5%) shooting from beyond the arc.
• The Golden Eagle bench added 37 points to the scoring output.
• The Golden Eagles turned 23 turnovers into 31 points.
• The ORU defense forced 23 turnovers.
• Luke Gray set a new career-high with 17 points.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will host a whiteout against Tulsa for the Mayor's Cup on Wednesday at 7 PM. 
 
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