The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 87 – Denver 98
Record: ORU (5-14) Denver (9-11)
Location: Hamilton Gymnasium (Denver, Colorado)

DENVER, Colo. – Connor Dow scored 23 points for the second consecutive game, but it wasn't enough to take down Denver as the Golden Eagles fell 98-87 to the Pioneers.

Four players finished in double figures for ORU, led by Dow, who had 23 points and two steals. Ty Harper tacked on 18 points off the bench while Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams and Luke Gray each tallied 10 points.

The Golden Eagles and Pioneers were tied at 39 all before Denver parked a 17-9 run to close the half. After the break, ORU kept the Pioneers from increasing their lead before going on a 7-0 run, finished off by Harper's three, to shrink the deficit to 64-60 with 14:31 to play. Denver responded and outscored the Golden Eagles the rest of the way, securing the 98-87 win.

Box Score Highlights
Oral Roberts: Connor Dow – 23 PTS, 10-16 FG, 3-8 3FG, 2 STL

Denver: Carson Johnson – 33 PTS, 9-16-FG, 4-7 3FG, 11-11 FT

Key Stats & Notes

• The Golden Eagle bench added 37 points to their scoring output.
• ORU scored a season-high 52 points in the paint.
• The Golden Eagles set a season low in turnovers, recording just six.
• ORU tallied 17 total assists in the game.
• The Golden Eagles cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
• Cal Furnish and Chase Martin each grabbed five boards.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will host the Omaha Mavericks on Saturday, January 17^th at 7 PM.

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