Oral Roberts defeats Ecclesia 97-52
Oral Roberts Dominates Ecclesia in Statement Win
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (HOME) made a statement on Sunday night, cruising to a 97-52 victory over the visiting Ecclesia Colonels at the Mabee Center.
The home team's dominance was evident from the start, as they led 44-25 at halftime. The Eagles continued to pull away in the second half, expanding their lead to 45 points with just over 10 minutes left on the clock. The final margin of 45 points is a testament to Oral Roberts' impressive performance.
Connor Dow led the way for Oral Roberts, scoring 17 points on 4-9 three-point shooting and 50.0% field goal percentage. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams added 8 rebounds and 2 points, while Ty Harper chipped in with 5 assists and 13 points.
For Ecclesia, Christian Ford scored 11 points on 50.0% field goal percentage, but struggled from beyond the arc going 0-4. Nate Hauglie grabbed 5 rebounds and 5 points, and Adrian Nelson had 2 assists and 4 points.
Oral Roberts' statistics tell a story of efficiency and execution. The Eagles shot 56.0% from the field, including 82.6% from two-point range, while holding Ecclesia to just 27.0%. Oral Roberts also outrebounded their opponents 34-23 and committed just 19 turnovers.
The advanced statistics paint an even more complete picture of the game. The Eagles' eFG percentage was a respectable 65.4%, while their free throw rate was 76.9%. They also dominated the glass, grabbing 47 rebounds to Ecclesia's 23.
The result is a statement win for Oral Roberts, who proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in non-conference play. The Eagles' dominance on both ends of the court makes them a team to watch as the season progresses.
In contrast, Ecclesia struggled to find its footing against the strong defensive effort from Oral Roberts. Despite their efforts, they were unable to keep pace with the Eagles and fell by 45 points.
Overall, Sunday's game was a dominant performance from Oral Roberts, who made it clear that they are a team on the rise.