Oral Roberts Defeats South Dakota in Close Matchup
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Mabee Center
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 67, South Dakota Coyotes 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 South Dakota Coyotes vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles beat South Dakota Coyotes 67-62 at Mabee Center on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in South Dakota Coyotes vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles?
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested game, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles secured a 67-62 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes at the Mabee Center. This win marks a significant achievement for the Golden Eagles, who have struggled throughout the season with a home record of 7-22, while the Coyotes sit at 14-15 overall. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where Oral Roberts had lost to South Dakota 69-77 on January 30, 2026.
The Golden Eagles entered this game with a recent form of 1-9 in their last ten games, having lost their last two. Their average scoring during this stretch was 69.4 points, while they allowed an average of 82.7 points per game. In contrast, the Coyotes had a more balanced recent record of 5-5, although they were also on a two-game losing streak. South Dakota averaged 77.7 points scored and 79.5 points allowed in their last ten games.
At home, Oral Roberts had a record of 1-4 in their last five games, while South Dakota's away record was 3-2. The Golden Eagles' scoring average at home was 71.2 points, with an average of 82.8 points allowed, indicating a significant defensive struggle. The Coyotes, on the other hand, averaged 75.0 points scored and allowed 78.6 points in their last five away games.
In their previous meetings this season, the Golden Eagles had not been able to secure a win against the Coyotes, losing all three encounters in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Their last matchup prior to this game was a narrow defeat at home, where Oral Roberts lost by just one point, 74-75, on February 9, 2025. The Golden Eagles were looking to break this losing streak against South Dakota and managed to do so in a hard-fought battle.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details affecting either team's roster for this game, which means both teams likely fielded their strongest available lineups.
The betting odds from DraftKings indicated that Oral Roberts was favored by a spread of -1.5, with a total set at 151.5 points. The moneyline for Oral Roberts was -120.0, while South Dakota was at 100.0. This close line reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, as both teams were looking to improve their standings as the season progressed.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the Mabee Center typically provides a home-court advantage for Oral Roberts, which they capitalized on in this matchup. Fans were treated to a closely contested game, with the score remaining tight throughout.
Key moments in the second half included crucial free throws made by Ty Harper and Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams, which helped the Golden Eagles maintain their lead. The scoring plays highlighted the importance of free throws in the final minutes, as Oral Roberts managed to convert several opportunities from the charity stripe to secure their victory.
Overall, this game was significant for Oral Roberts as they not only avenged their earlier loss to South Dakota but also demonstrated resilience in a challenging season. The Golden Eagles' victory could serve as a turning point as they look to build momentum heading into the remainder of their schedule.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ORU -1.5 | 151.5 o -112 / u -108 | South Dakota Coyotes +100 · Oral Roberts Golden Eagles -120 |
Leaders
- PointsTy Harper29Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- AssistsLuke Gray2Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- ReboundsChase Martin9Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- PointsCameron Fens25South Dakota Coyotes
- AssistsCameron Fens3South Dakota Coyotes
- ReboundsCameron Fens13South Dakota Coyotes
Recent form
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Last 10: 1-9Streak L269.4 scored · 82.7 allowed per game1-4 at home
- 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
- L62-79vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 23
- L62-73vs Omaha MavericksJan 18
- L87-98at Denver PioneersJan 15
South Dakota Coyotes
Last 10: 5-5Streak L277.7 scored · 79.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- L70-90at Denver PioneersFeb 20
- L71-72vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 12
- W68-67at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 7
- W82-75at Kansas City RoosFeb 5
- L84-89vs North Dakota State BisonJan 31
- W77-69vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 30
- L78-90vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 24
- W68-64at Omaha MavericksJan 22
- L80-96at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 17
- W99-83vs Kansas City RoosJan 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 | South Dakota Coyotes | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-53 | 23-59 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 3-18 | 3-17 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 18 |
| Free throws | 15-26 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 6 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 28 |
| Fouls | 17 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-34Ethan Kizer makes free throw 3 of 3
- 1st Half31-35Baron Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-35Uzziah Buntyn makes layup
- 2nd Half33-38Luke Gray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half35-38Vince Buzelis makes layup
- 2nd Half35-40Ty Harper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-41Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-41Cameron Fens makes layup
- 2nd Half37-43Ofri Naveh makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half39-43Jordan Crawford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-43Uzziah Buntyn makes 12-foot jumper (Jake Brack assists)
- 2nd Half41-46Connor Dow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Martins Kilups assists)
- 2nd Half43-46Uzziah Buntyn makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-48Ty Harper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-48Uzziah Buntyn makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-50Connor Dow makes 17-foot jumper (Luke Gray assists)
- 2nd Half46-50Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Connor Dow makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-52Jesse McIntosh makes layup
- 2nd Half48-54Ty Harper makes 17-foot jumper (Luke Gray assists)
- 2nd Half50-54Cameron Fens makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half50-55Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-57Ofri Naveh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-57Cameron Fens makes layup (Jordan Crawford assists)
- 2nd Half53-57Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-57Uzziah Buntyn makes layup (Cameron Fens assists)
- 2nd Half55-59Luke Gray makes layup
- 2nd Half57-59Cameron Fens makes layup
- 2nd Half58-59Cameron Fens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-61Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes layup (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half59-61Uzziah Buntyn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-62Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-63Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-63Cameron Fens makes layup (Silas Bennion assists)
- 2nd Half62-63Cameron Fens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-65Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, below favours South Dakota Coyotes.
Venue
- Mabee CenterTulsa, OK
- Attendance2574
- OfficialsBret Wegenke, Steve Honacki, Sutton Simon
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