Holba's 3 lifts Purdue Fort Wayne past Oral Roberts, 82-81

Feb 3, 2019, 03:35 am

TULSA, Okla. -- Matt Holba hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds left to lift Purdue Fort Wayne to its third straight Summit League victory, knocking off Oral Roberts, 82-81 on Saturday night.

The victory allowed the Mastodons to even the all-time series with Oral Roberts at 11 wins each. Purdue Fort Wayne now has won eight of the last nine meetings between the programs.

Purdue Fort Wayne held a 41-33 edge at intermission, but the Golden Eagles staged a second-half comeback and took the lead, 81-79 on Sam Kearns' jumper with :23 left.

John Konchar was 8 for 8 from the free-throw line and finished with 26 points and dished seven assists to lead Purdue Fort Wayne (15-10, 7-3). Dylan Carl and Holba each added 14 points.

Kearns hit 4 of 9 from distance and finished with 27 points to lead Oral Roberts (8-17, 4-6). Kevin Obanor and D.J. Weaver each added 19 points.