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North Dakota Secures Victory Over Oral Roberts

Thursday, January 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 72, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 61, 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 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 72-61 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on January 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks triumphed over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles with a final score of 72-61. This game, held at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, showcased North Dakota's ability to capitalize on home court advantage, improving their home record to 4-6 in their last ten games. The Fighting Hawks entered the contest with a recent form of 4-6, including a one-game winning streak, and an average of 71.2 points scored while allowing 73.9 points per game.

Conversely, Oral Roberts has struggled with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, extending their losing streak to three games. The Golden Eagles averaged 71.9 points scored and allowed 76.8 points per game during this stretch. Their away record remains troubling, now at 0-6, reflecting their difficulties in hostile environments.

The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, splitting their encounters with each team winning one game. North Dakota had previously defeated Oral Roberts 88-77 at home on February 15, 2025, while Oral Roberts secured a victory earlier in the season with a score of 83-79 on January 12, 2025.

In terms of player availability, the block does not specify any injuries impacting either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Dakota favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 148.5. The home moneyline was listed at -130.0, while Oral Roberts was at 110.0.

The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere, with North Dakota's recent form suggesting they would be a formidable opponent at home. As the game progressed, key moments included free throws from Eli King and Marley Curtis, who helped seal the victory with their contributions in the second half.

Overall, North Dakota's performance demonstrated their capability to leverage home advantage effectively, while Oral Roberts continues to seek answers to improve their away form.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UND -1.5	148.5 o -112 / u -108	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +110 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks -130

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Leaders

PointsGeorge Natsvlishvili19North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsEli King2North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsEli King10North Dakota Fighting Hawks
PointsYuto Yamanouchi-Williams20Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
AssistsConnor Dow4Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
ReboundsOfri Naveh7Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Recent form

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak W171.2 scored · 73.9 allowed per game3-3 at home

W88-56vs Dakota State TrojansDec 28
L55-78at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 22
W90-88vs Winthrop EaglesDec 19
L66-69vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 13
W89-43vs Crown PolarsDec 11
L75-79vs Montana GrizzliesDec 7
L58-90at Idaho VandalsDec 4
L55-92at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 29
W78-69at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 24
L58-75vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 23

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Last 10: 3-7Streak L371.9 scored · 76.8 allowed per game0-6 away

L57-69vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 23
L53-72at TCU Horned FrogsDec 19
L62-63at Missouri State BearsDec 17
W97-52vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 14
W72-68vs Montana State BobcatsDec 7
L66-92at Weber State WildcatsDec 4
L62-81at Rice OwlsNov 26
W91-83vs Kennesaw State OwlsNov 25
L88-93at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesNov 25
L71-95at Oklahoma SoonersNov 21

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	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles	North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Field goals	22-56	21-53
Field goal %	39	40
Three-pointers	5-24	7-16
Three-point %	21	44
Free throws	12-19	23-34
Free throw %	63	68
Rebounds	32	44
Offensive rebounds	9	13
Defensive rebounds	23	31
Assists	13	8
Steals	8	5
Blocks	7	1
Turnovers	12	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	10
Fast-break points	7	7
Points in the paint	28	22
Fouls	29	19
Largest lead	0	19
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-42Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes 2-foot dunk (Ofri Naveh assists)
2nd Half29-42Connor Dow makes layup (Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams assists)
2nd Half29-44George Natsvlishvili makes layup (Reggie Thomas assists)
2nd Half31-44Baron Smith Jr. makes layup (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half31-47Zach Kraft makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
2nd Half32-47Connor Dow makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-50Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Jones assists)
2nd Half34-50Connor Dow makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half37-50Connor Dow makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half37-53Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
2nd Half39-53Connor Dow makes layup (Jack Turner assists)
2nd Half42-53Connor Dow makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jack Turner assists)
2nd Half45-53Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Turner assists)
2nd Half48-53Connor Dow makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ofri Naveh assists)
2nd Half50-53Ofri Naveh makes 11-foot jumper (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half50-54George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-55George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-55Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-55Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-57Reggie Thomas makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-58Reggie Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-59Reggie Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-61George Natsvlishvili makes driving layup
2nd Half52-62George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-62Ofri Naveh makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-63Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-64Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-64Luke Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-64Luke Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-65Marley Curtis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-66Marley Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-66Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-66Ofri Naveh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-66Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-66Martins Kilups makes layup (Ty Harper assists)
2nd Half61-68Eli King makes driving layup
2nd Half61-69George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-70Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-71Marley Curtis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-72Marley Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks, below favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.