NCAAB · Final

North Dakota State Defeats Oral Roberts 76-65

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Denny Sanford Premier Center

North Dakota State Bison 76, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 65, 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 State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 76-65 at Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the North Dakota State Bison secured a 76-65 victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. This win extends North Dakota State's dominance in their recent meetings, bringing their head-to-head record against Oral Roberts to 4-0 over the last two seasons. The Bison's strong performance was underscored by their impressive home record of 25-7, while the Golden Eagles struggled with a season record of 10-23.

North Dakota State has shown solid form leading up to this game, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten outings. They have averaged 83.0 points per game while allowing 71.9, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Their recent performance includes a notable win against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, where they triumphed 96-63. The Bison's last five games reflect a record of 4-1, with an average of 82.0 points scored and 67.6 points allowed, indicating they have been both effective offensively and defensively.

Conversely, Oral Roberts has been on a four-game winning streak, which is a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season. They have a 5-5 record over their last ten games, averaging 77.2 points scored and 76.5 points allowed. Their recent victories include a convincing 84-62 win over the Kansas City Roos, showcasing their ability to compete.

In terms of home and away performance, North Dakota State has excelled at home with a record of 3-1 in their last four home games. Meanwhile, Oral Roberts has struggled on the road, with a record of 1-4 in their last five away games, which contributed to their overall disappointing season.

The matchup also featured notable scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the game. In the second half, Connor Dow made two free throws, bringing the score to 71-59 in favor of North Dakota State. Damari Wheeler-Thomas followed with a driving layup, extending the lead to 73-59. Oral Roberts attempted to close the gap with a three-point jumper from Martins Kilups, but North Dakota State maintained control, ultimately sealing the game with free throws from Wheeler-Thomas and Ofri Naveh.

The betting market reflected the Bison's strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings listing North Dakota State as 12.5-point favorites. The total points over/under was set at 147.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. North Dakota State's moneyline was priced at -900, while Oral Roberts was at +600, further emphasizing the perceived disparity in team strength.

In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries that might have impacted the teams. However, the absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of such matchups, and both teams would have been keen to field their best lineups.

The conditions in the Denny Sanford Premier Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with fans likely contributing to the atmosphere. Viewers were treated to a showcase of North Dakota State's offensive strategy and defensive resilience, as they executed their game plan effectively against an Oral Roberts team that has shown flashes of potential but struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to North Dakota State's capabilities as they prepare for the next stages of their season, while Oral Roberts will need to regroup and address their challenges moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NDSU -12.5	147.5 o -112 / u -108	Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +600 · North Dakota State Bison -900

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Leaders

PointsDamari Wheeler-Thomas18North Dakota State Bison
AssistsAndy Stefonowicz7North Dakota State Bison
ReboundsNoah Feddersen11North Dakota State Bison
PointsConnor Dow24Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
AssistsConnor Dow4Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
ReboundsOfri Naveh10Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Recent form

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 8-2Streak W183 scored · 71.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

W96-63vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 28
L62-84at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 27
W95-59vs Kansas City RoosFeb 21
W74-66at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 19
W83-66at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 14
W92-84vs Omaha MavericksFeb 7
L71-78vs Denver PioneersFeb 6
W89-84at South Dakota CoyotesJan 31
W86-58at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 24
W82-77at Denver PioneersJan 23

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak W477.2 scored · 76.5 allowed per game1-4 away

W84-62vs Kansas City RoosMar 5
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

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 State Bison
Field goals	20-52	27-67
Field goal %	38	40
Three-pointers	13-35	8-26
Three-point %	37	31
Free throws	12-17	14-19
Free throw %	71	74
Rebounds	38	38
Offensive rebounds	11	16
Defensive rebounds	27	22
Assists	15	15
Steals	6	10
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	17	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	12
Fast-break points	10	11
Points in the paint	12	38
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	2	15
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	89

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-43Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half31-43Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-43Ofri Naveh makes 25-foot three point jumper (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half34-45Markhi Strickland makes 5-foot jumper (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half37-45Luke Gray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ofri Naveh assists)
2nd Half37-47Emil Skytta makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half37-49Emil Skytta makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half37-51Tay Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half40-51Connor Dow makes 24-foot three point jumper (Martins Kilups assists)
2nd Half40-54Tay Smith makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half42-54Luke Gray makes layup (Chase Martin assists)
2nd Half42-57Tay Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half45-57Luke Gray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Connor Dow assists)
2nd Half48-57Connor Dow makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase Martin assists)
2nd Half49-57Connor Dow makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-57Connor Dow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Gray assists)
2nd Half52-60Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half52-61Trevian Carson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-62Trevian Carson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-64Noah Feddersen makes 1-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half52-65Noah Feddersen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-65Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-65Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-66Noah Feddersen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-67Noah Feddersen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-67Luke Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-68Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-69Noah Feddersen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-69Cal Furnish makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-69Cal Furnish makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-70Noah Feddersen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-71Noah Feddersen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-71Connor Dow makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-71Connor Dow makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-73Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half61-73Luke Gray makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half64-73Martins Kilups makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cal Furnish assists)
2nd Half64-75Trevian Carson makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half64-76Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-76Ofri Naveh makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota State Bison, below favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.