Oral Roberts Golden Eagles @ Missouri State Bears
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 LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 4-0 | - | 14-5 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 3-0 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Dakota | 3-1 | 1 | 9-11 |
| South Dakota State | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-9 |
| South Dakota | 1-2 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Denver | 1-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Omaha | 1-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Kansas City | 1-3 | 3 | 4-14 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-13 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Missouri State | 4-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Florida International | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Sam Houston | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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