North Dakota State Dominates Oral Roberts in Big Win
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Mabee Center
North Dakota State Bison 86, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 58, 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
North Dakota State Bison beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 86-58 at Mabee Center on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in North Dakota State Bison vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
North Dakota State Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -485 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the North Dakota State Bison triumphed over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles with a final score of 86-58. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with North Dakota State on a seven-game winning streak and Oral Roberts struggling with a nine-game losing streak. The Bison's victory further solidified their strong season, bringing their record to 18-5, while the Golden Eagles fell to 5-17.
North Dakota State entered the game with impressive form, having won eight of their last ten games and averaging 80.4 points scored while allowing 71.1 points. Their last five games included victories over teams like the Denver Pioneers and St. Thomas Tommies, highlighting their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Oral Roberts had a dismal record of 1-9 in their last ten outings, averaging 68.9 points scored and allowing 73.9 points. Their recent games included a loss to the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, where they fell 62-79, and their struggles at home were evident with a 1-4 record in their last five home games.
The game was held at the Mabee Center, where Oral Roberts has faced challenges this season, particularly against strong opponents like North Dakota State. Historically, the Golden Eagles have not fared well against the Bison, losing all three previous meetings this season and last, including a close 77-79 loss earlier in January. This trend continued as North Dakota State maintained their dominance in the series.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected North Dakota State's strong performance, with DraftKings listing them as 10.5-point favorites, indicating a clear expectation of their dominance in this matchup. The total for the game was set at 151.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair, which ultimately came to fruition with both teams contributing to the scoreboard.
Conditions during the game appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Fans watching the game would have noted the Bison's effective offensive strategy, which included key plays such as a 25-foot three-point jumper by Martins Kilups and several layups by Carson Smith and Emil Skytta. These scoring plays highlighted North Dakota State's ability to penetrate the Golden Eagles' defense effectively.
Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Oral Roberts this season, while North Dakota State continued to build momentum as they push towards the postseason.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NDSU -10.5 | 151.5 o -112 / u -108 | North Dakota State Bison -485 · Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +370 |
Leaders
- PointsOfri Naveh12Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- AssistsOfri Naveh2Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- ReboundsLuke Gray6Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- PointsTay Smith24North Dakota State Bison
- AssistsAndy Stefonowicz8North Dakota State Bison
- ReboundsNoah Feddersen5North Dakota State Bison
Recent form
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Last 10: 1-9Streak L968.9 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L62-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 23
- L62-73vs Omaha MavericksJan 18
- L87-98at Denver PioneersJan 15
- L71-82vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 11
- L77-79at North Dakota State BisonJan 3
- L61-72at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 1
- L57-69vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 23
- L53-72at TCU Horned FrogsDec 19
- L62-63at Missouri State BearsDec 17
- W97-52vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 14
North Dakota State Bison
Last 10: 8-2Streak W780.4 scored · 71.1 allowed per game3-1 away
- W82-77at Denver PioneersJan 23
- W68-65vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 17
- W76-65vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 15
- W78-76at Omaha MavericksJan 10
- W97-73at Kansas City RoosJan 9
- W79-77vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 3
- W84-61vs South Dakota CoyotesDec 31
- L66-76at UTEP MinersDec 23
- L73-74vs UC Irvine AnteatersDec 22
- W101-67vs Crookston (MN) Golden EaglesDec 16
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 | North Dakota State Bison | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-61 | 22-51 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 12-24 | 8-23 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 35 |
| Free throws | 8-9 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Steals | 8 | 2 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 25 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 24 |
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Largest lead | 34 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 95 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half45-22Noah Feddersen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Markhi Strickland assists)
- 1st Half45-24Luke Gray makes layup (Martins Kilups assists)
- 1st Half47-24Trevian Carson makes driving layup
- 1st Half50-24Tay Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
- 1st Half50-26Ty Harper makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half52-26Trevian Carson makes layup
- 2nd Half52-29Ofri Naveh makes 23-foot three point jumper (Connor Dow assists)
- 2nd Half54-29Markhi Strickland makes layup (Trevian Carson assists)
- 2nd Half54-31Cal Furnish makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-31Trevian Carson makes layup
- 2nd Half59-31Tay Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
- 2nd Half60-31Emil Skytta makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-33Aaron Jacob makes layup (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half62-33Emil Skytta makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-33Markhi Strickland makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
- 2nd Half66-33Andy Stefonowicz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-34Martins Kilups makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-34Noah Feddersen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-36Ofri Naveh makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-36Carson Smith makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
- 2nd Half70-37Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-38Luke Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-39Luke Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-39Treyson Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half73-39Treyson Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-41Ofri Naveh makes layup
- 2nd Half73-44Luke Gray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ofri Naveh assists)
- 2nd Half75-44Treyson Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half77-44Emil Skytta makes 4-foot dunk (Treyson Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half77-47Martins Kilups makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cal Furnish assists)
- 2nd Half77-50Ty Harper makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half79-50Max Majerle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-50Max Majerle makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-53Martins Kilups makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron Jacob assists)
- 2nd Half82-53Carson Smith makes layup (Emil Skytta assists)
- 2nd Half82-55Ty Harper makes layup
- 2nd Half84-55Emil Skytta makes driving layup
- 2nd Half85-55Max Majerle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-55Max Majerle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-58Chase Martin makes 26-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, below favours North Dakota State Bison.
Venue
- Mabee CenterTulsa, OK
- Attendance2191
- OfficialsBrian McAnally, Brian McNutt, Leon Wilson
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