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Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs UMKC Roos Recap - Oral Roberts Wins 84-72
UMKC was scorched by Max Abmas for 26 points as Oral Roberts defeated them 84-72 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Oral Roberts won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.
Oral Roberts got 15 points from Kareem Thompson and another 14 points from Trey Phipps. Kareem Thompson contributed 6 assists, while Elijah Lufile cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
UMKC got a 19-point performance from Marvin Nesbitt Jr., who was supported by 18 points from Evan Gilyard II. Evan Gilyard II had 5 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Arkel Lamar grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oral Roberts were victorious, as the score was 36-33 at the break.
Oral Roberts had a 38-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oral Roberts heads into a battle against North Dakota. UMKC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.