Oral Roberts Dominates Kansas City in Convincing Win
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Denny Sanford Premier Center
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 84, Kansas City Roos 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Kansas City Roos vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles beat Kansas City Roos 84-62 at Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Kansas City Roos vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Roos with a final score of 84-62. This victory marked a continuation of Oral Roberts' strong recent form, as they entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having won four of their last ten games with an average of 74.6 points scored and 78.9 points allowed. In contrast, Kansas City has struggled significantly, losing their last ten games and averaging only 64.2 points while allowing 84.7 points per game during that stretch.
The game took place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, where Oral Roberts showcased their offensive prowess. Their recent home record stood at 3-2, and they have been particularly effective at home, averaging 80.6 points in their last five games. Kansas City, on the other hand, has not found success on the road, finishing their last ten games with an overall record of 0-10 and a dismal away record of 0-4.
In their previous meetings this season, Oral Roberts had already defeated Kansas City twice, including a significant 94-70 victory just days before this game on March 1, 2026. The Golden Eagles have now won three of their last five encounters against the Roos, demonstrating a solid advantage in their head-to-head record, which stands at 3-2 in favor of Oral Roberts over the last two seasons.
The betting market reflected Oral Roberts' dominance, with DraftKings listing them as 8.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -440. Kansas City was positioned as the underdog with a moneyline of +340. The total points line was set at 149.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
In terms of player performance, Trey Booker-Lowery was instrumental for Oral Roberts, contributing significantly to their scoring. He assisted on multiple plays, including a pivotal 25-foot three-pointer that helped maintain the Golden Eagles' lead. Other key contributors included Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams and Chris Dockery, who both made important baskets to solidify the win.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant injuries reported that would affect their performance. The Golden Eagles' recent momentum and home advantage played crucial roles in their victory, as they effectively capitalized on their scoring opportunities while stifling Kansas City's attempts to mount a comeback.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' current trajectories, with Oral Roberts firmly establishing themselves as a formidable opponent in the league, while Kansas City continues to search for answers amid a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ORU -8.5 | 149.5 o -110 / u -110 | Kansas City Roos +340 · Oral Roberts Golden Eagles -440 |
Leaders
- PointsTy Harper22Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- AssistsConnor Dow3Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- ReboundsYuto Yamanouchi-Williams8Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- PointsJayson Petty14Kansas City Roos
- AssistsTrey Booker-Lowery2Kansas City Roos
- ReboundsChris Dockery6Kansas City Roos
Recent form
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak W374.6 scored · 78.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W94-70at Kansas City RoosMar 1
- W102-80vs Denver PioneersFeb 27
- W67-62vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 22
- L71-80at Omaha MavericksFeb 19
- L69-87vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 15
- W69-60vs Kansas City RoosFeb 13
- L75-92at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 8
- L72-95at South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 31
- L69-77at South Dakota CoyotesJan 30
- L58-86vs North Dakota State BisonJan 24
Kansas City Roos
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1064.2 scored · 84.7 allowed per game0-4 away
- L70-94vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesMar 1
- L59-73vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 27
- L59-95at North Dakota State BisonFeb 21
- L70-85at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 20
- L64-104vs St. Thomas TommiesFeb 15
- L60-69at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 13
- L75-82vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 5
- L64-99at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 1
- L61-69vs Denver PioneersJan 29
- L60-77vs Omaha MavericksJan 25
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Kansas City Roos | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-62 | 30-60 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 6-24 | 13-27 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 48 |
| Free throws | 14-24 | 11-17 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 31 |
| Assists | 9 | 13 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 32 |
| Fouls | 14 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 33 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-48Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half28-48Kasheem Grady II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-51Luke Gray makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half28-53Luke Gray makes 2-foot dunk (Ofri Naveh assists)
- 2nd Half28-56Connor Dow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ofri Naveh assists)
- 2nd Half31-56Kasheem Grady II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Karmello Branch assists)
- 2nd Half31-57Luke Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-58Luke Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-60Chase Martin makes layup
- 2nd Half33-60Addarin Scott makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half34-60Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-63Cal Furnish makes 25-foot three point jumper (Connor Dow assists)
- 2nd Half36-63Jayson Petty makes 3-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half37-63Karmello Branch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-63Karmello Branch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-63Chris Dockery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-65Ty Harper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-67Connor Dow makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half41-67Babacar Mbengue makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half43-67Chris Dockery makes driving layup (Jayson Petty assists)
- 2nd Half44-67Chris Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-68Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-70Martins Kilups makes layup (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half44-71Martins Kilups makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-74Martins Kilups makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cal Furnish assists)
- 2nd Half46-74Chris Dockery makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-76Martins Kilups makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-78Aaron Jacob makes layup (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half47-78Addarin Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-80Aaron Jacob makes layup (Baron Smith Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half49-80Addarin Scott makes layup (Chris Dockery assists)
- 2nd Half49-82Chase Martin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-82Jayson Petty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-82Jayson Petty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-82Trey Booker-Lowery makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half56-82Jayson Petty makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trey Booker-Lowery assists)
- 2nd Half59-82Trey Booker-Lowery makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half59-84Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes 1-foot dunk (Baron Smith Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half60-84Trey Booker-Lowery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-84Chris Dockery makes layup (Trey Booker-Lowery assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, below favours Kansas City Roos.
Venue
- Denny Sanford Premier CenterSioux Falls, SD
- Attendance3675
- OfficialsRob Kueneman, Tim Stewart, Kevin Raher
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