Oral Roberts University

ORU Career Statistics
2018-19 Game-by-Game Statistics

2018-19 (Freshman)
Saw action in 28 games with 16 starts in his rookie season … averaged 4.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 42.7 percent (47-110) from the field and 37 percent (31-83) from 3-point range … scored a season high 15 points at Denver (1/20), making five 3-pointers in the same game … had the second highest single game rebounding total with 17 boards against Ecclesia (11/19) … had four double-digit scoring games, three of which came in Summit League play … one of three Golden Eagles (Nzekwesi, Obanor) to earn a double-double during the season with 11 points and 17 boards against Ecclesia (11/19).

Prior to ORU
Four-time Latvian Youth Champion ... three-time EYBL MVP and three-time Slam Dunk Champion ... rated a top 50 prospect in Europe by EuroHope ... averaged 12 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in the Latvian League, second division ... holds career records of 36 points, 25 rebounds, eight assists, 11 blocks and eight steals ... also played volleyball, soccer and floorball.

Personal
Son of Vineta Villistere-Lace and Karlis Lacis ... graduated from music school as a drummer and will major in visual arts or marketing at ORU.

Head Coach Paul Mills on Lacis
“Francis has gained a ton of experience from international competition. He is a skilled wing who can really shoot the ball and does a great job of rebounding on both ends of the court. He is a Top-50 player in Europe and has experienced success on every level that he has competed. We are excited that he is a part of the ORU family.”