Oral Roberts has 3 players with double-doubles in win
TULSA, Okla. -- Albert Owens was one of three Oral Roberts players to notch a double-double with 22 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles beat Division III East Texas Baptist 93-66 on Tuesday night.
Emmanuel Nzekwesi added 12 points and 11 rebounds with three steals for Oral Roberts (8-15). Javan White and R.J. Fuqua each scored 11 and Jontray Harris had 10 points, a career-high 12 rebounds and five assists. Owens was 10 of 17 from the field and reached his second career double-double after just 25 minutes of playing time.
Oral Roberts only led ETBU 59-56 with 12:42 remaining before going on a 31-4 run over the next 11 minutes. ETBU was 9 of 19 from distance in the first half and 1 of 11 after halftime.
Darrice Whitley led East Texas Baptist with 15 points and six rebounds. Westin Riddick added 12 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brooks Wells
- Luke Chittum
- Leon Wilson
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Omaha | 5-0 | - | 11-9 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| North Dakota | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 0-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
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