Oral Roberts Golden Eagles @ Missouri State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ORU | 24 | 38 | 62 |
MOST | 30 | 33 | 63 |
Palek's game-winner leads Missouri State over Oral Roberts, 63-62
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Keith Palek III scored the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining and racked up 27 total points to lead Missouri State past Oral Roberts 63-62 on Tuesday.
Palek added eight rebounds for the Bears (5-5). Kobi Williams scored 12 points, going 2 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line. Trey Williams Jr. finished with 10 points.
Ty Harper led the way for the Golden Eagles (5-8) with 20 points. Oral Roberts also got 18 points, seven rebounds and two steals from Ofri Naveh. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams finished with 10 points.
Palek scored 11 second-half points for Missouri State to help set up their game-winning shot.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Lucas Santos
2025-26 Standings
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 11-1 | - | 21-6 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 10-3 | 1.5 | 21-7 |
| North Dakota | 9-4 | 2.5 | 15-14 |
| Omaha | 7-6 | 4.5 | 14-14 |
| South Dakota | 6-6 | 5 | 14-13 |
| Denver | 6-7 | 5.5 | 13-15 |
| South Dakota State | 5-7 | 6 | 12-15 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-11 | 10 | 6-21 |
| Kansas City | 1-11 | 10 | 4-22 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 9-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Western Kentucky | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 7-7 | 7 | 14-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-7 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-8 | 8 | 14-11 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-8 | 8 | 12-13 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
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