The Basics: Ecclesia
Game Twelve
Oral Roberts (4-7), (0-0) vs Ecclesia (0-14), (0-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, December 13 / 7:00 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network / GEB America
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Tickets: ORU Athletics
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Golden Eagles will look ahead to their final non-D1 matchup of the season, hosting the Ecclesia Royals at the Mabee Center on Saturday, December 13^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.

Important Links
Summit League Notebook
Game Notes

Quick Hits
• ORU will take on the Ecclesia Royals in its final non-D1 matchup of the season.
• With a win, the Golden Eagles would win their third home game in a row for the first time since 2/3/24, taking down Denver during their 2023-24 season.
• Head Coach Kory Barnett was named the 13th head coach of the Oral Roberts men's basketball program on March 8th, 2025.
• The Golden Eagles picked up their first win of the Kory Barnett era on 11/8/25, defeating John Brown 84-50.
• ORU has welcomed 12 newcomers this offseason (four freshmen and eight transfers).
• Luke Gray averaged 3.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg in 2024-25 while Chase Martin utilized a redshirt.
• The Golden Eagles erased a 20-point halftime deficit against Montana State last Saturday, outscoring the Bobcats 50-26 in the second half to secure a 72-68 victory.
• ORU shot 61.9 percent or better from deep vs Kennesaw State for the first time since playing Western Illinois on 2/27/20 (63%, 17-27).
• ORU had two double-doubles (vs Haskell) for the first time since facing off against NDSU on March 7^th, 2023 (Abmas- 26/10 assists, Vanover-10/10 rebounds).
• The Golden Eagles grabbed 20 offensive rebounds against John Brown earlier this year, their first 20+ OREB game since facing Haskell on November 18th, 2021.
• Connor Dow ranks second in the Summit League in three-point attempts (81), second in three-point percentage (35.8%) and second in three-pointers per game (2.64).
• The Golden Eagles rank 30^th in the country in free-throw percentage, shooting 77.1 percent from the line this season.
• ORU recorded 12 total blocks against Oklahoma State, falling just one short of tying its single-game record.
• As a team, ORU ranks 77th in the country and first in the Summit League in three-pointers per game, knocking down 9.5 per game.

Opponent Information: Ecclesia
• ORU is 1-0 all-time against Ecclesia, defeating the Royals 109-72 at the Mabee Center in 2018.
• Christian Ford is leading the Ecclesia offense, averaging 14.9 ppg.
• As a team, the Royals are scoring 58.6 ppg while giving up 92.8 ppg defensively.
• Ecclesia is giving up 18.5 turnovers per game.
• The Royals are led by Head Coach Cary Shelton, who is 1-38 during his time at Ecclesia.

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