The Basics:
Games 16 & 17
Oral Roberts (8-7), (0-1) vs. South Dakota (11-4), (1-0) / South Dakota State (12-4), (2-0)
Date/Time: Thursday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. / Saturday, January 10, 1:00 p.m.
TV/Video: Summit League Network | USD | SDSU
Live Stats: USD Athletics / SDSU Athletics
Location: Sanford Coyote Sports Center (Vermillion, SD) / First Bank & Trust Arena (Brookings, SD)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team hits the road for week two of Summit League play, traveling north to take on South Dakota and South Dakota State.
 
Fans can watch the action live on the Summit League Network or follow updates on X at @ORUWBB.
 
Last Time Out

• ORU is coming off a 2-1 week, defeating Oklahoma Wesleyan and North Dakota.
• The Golden Eagles wrapped up non-conference play with an 86-51 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan, led by Jalei Oglesby's double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds. Anna Trusty followed closely with 23 points.
• ORU had four players reach double figures in a 76-68 loss to North Dakota State, led by Oglesby with her second consecutive 20-point performance. Trusty added 14 points, followed by Kayten Donley with 12 and Gentry Baldwin with 10.
• ORU earned its first Summit League win on Saturday, defeating North Dakota 95-67. The Golden Eagles were led by Trusty with 20 points, followed closely by Baldwin with 17 points while shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from range. Oglesby added 15 points, and Donley chipped in 12.

 
Statistically Speaking

• Anna Trusty's 47.9 field goal percentage ranks fifth in the Summit League. The sophomore guard is fourth in total points (252) and points per game (16.8).
• Redshirt senior Jalei Oglesby closely trails Trusty, ranking sixth in the Summit League in field goal percentage (46.5%) and in points per game (16.0).
• Kayten Donley's 1.07 blocks per game rank fifth in the Summit League.
• ORU leads the Summit League with a 4.53 turnover margin and in turnovers forced per game (20.8). The Golden Eagles rank second in the Summit League and in the top 25 nationally in free throws per game (15.73), and are second in scoring offense (77.0) and steals per game (10.4).

 
Quick Hits

• Gentry Baldwin posted a new career best in the Golden Eagles' win over North Dakota, recording eight assists and six steals.
• Jalei Oglesby had the Mabee Center seeing double in the 86-51 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan, reaching double-figure scoring and rebounding by halftime. Oglesby ended the night with a season-best 25 points and 15 rebounds.
• On December 18, ORU erased a 23-point deficit to defeat North Texas, 74-73. Kayten Donley and Anna Trusty led the way with 17 points apiece.
• In the 92-89 comeback win at Idaho, Alana Shetlar posted a career-best 12 points, shooting 5-of-6 from the floor and 2-of-2 from behind the arc.
• Sophomore guard Anna Trusty posted a season-best 26 points at Power Four Kansas on November 23, shooting 60% from the floor.
• Gentry Baldwin posted a career-best 21 points in the 2025 Mayor's Cup against Tulsa on November 11. The junior guard shot 7-of-13 from the field.
• Preseason Summit League awards were released last month, with Jalei Oglesby named to the All-Summit League First Team.
• The Golden Eagles were picked to finish third in the Summit League Preseason Poll, which is voted on by the league's nine head coaches, sports information directors, and select media members.
• ORU has added eight new faces to the roster this season, welcoming four incoming freshmen and four transfer students.
• The 2025-26 schedule features three Power Four matchups: Oklahoma State (Nov. 9), Nebraska (Nov. 19), and Kansas (Nov. 23).
   

 
Opponent Information: South Dakota

• The Coyotes enter the contest 11-4 overall with a 1-0 record in Summit League play.
• USD most recently defeated Kansas City 67-47, led by Molly Joyce's 21 points.
• South Dakota holds a 21-9 advantage in the all-time series, though the Golden Eagles have won six straight meetings since the 2022-23 season.
• ORU defeated the Coyotes three times last season—twice in Summit League play and once in the conference tournament.
• South Dakota ranks third nationally in field-goal percentage defense (31.2%), eighth in defensive rebounds per game (31.3), and 13th in rebounds per game (44.9).
• Senior guard Angelina Robles leads the team and ranks eighth in the Summit League in scoring, averaging 14.7 points per game.
• Patience Williams' 7.8 rebounds per game rank fifth in the league.

 
Opponent Information: South Dakota State

• South Dakota State is 12-4 on the season, ranking second in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll and 50th in the NCAA NET.
• The Jackrabbits are 2-0 in Summit League play after defeating St. Thomas and Omaha last week.
• Senior forward Brooklyn Meyer has been named Summit League Peak Performer of the Week four times this season. She ranks second in the league in blocks (29) and ninth in rebounds per game (6.9).
• Meyer ranks ninth nationally and second in the Summit League in field-goal percentage (63.0%) and leads the league while ranking sixth nationally in field goals made (133). Her 335 points this season lead the Summit League and rank ninth nationally.
• Maggie Hartwig ranks sixth in the Summit League in rebounds per game (7.6).

 
For the latest information on ORU women's basketball, follow @ORUWBB on X or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App Store.