| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORU | 49 | 38 | 87 |
| OMA | 38 | 46 | 84 |
Nzekwesi's 28 points, 14 boards lead Oral Roberts to win
OMAHA, Neb. -- Emmanuel Nzekwesi had 28 points on 12-of-19 shooting and 14 rebounds, D.J. Weaver made seven 3-pointers and scored 21 and Oral Roberts beat Omaha 87-84 on Sunday.
Kevin Obanor made two free throws with 29 seconds left to give ORU an 87-83 lead. JT Gibson was off on a 3-pointer but Omaha had two more chances on the possession until he made 1 of 2 free throws with four seconds left. ORU missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Gibson missed another 3.
Obanor, a freshman, had 19 points and eight rebounds for Oral Roberts (4-11). Sam Kearns added 11 points with seven assists and four steals.
Nzekwesi had 16 points and six rebounds in the first half to help build a 49-38 lead. Gibson had 10 points and six assists for Omaha in the half.
Gibson finished with 21 points, eight assists and three steals for the Mavericks (7-7). Zach Jackson added 19 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Oglesby
- Brandon Cruz
- Luke Schumer
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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