ncaab Game Recap
Western Illinois Falls 82-63 to Oral Roberts - Recap
Oral Roberts earned a 82-63 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday, getting 19 points from Kevin Obanor at Mabee Center.
Oral Roberts won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
Oral Roberts got 12 points from Francis Lacis and another 12 points from Emmanuel Nzekwesi. Kaelen Malone contributed 11 assists, while Emmanuel Nzekwesi cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Western Illinois got 15 points from Isaac Johnson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Kobe Webster. Kobe Webster contributed 6 assists for them, while Kobe Webster had 5 rebounds.
Oral Roberts led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Oral Roberts had a 40-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Oral Roberts takes its act on the road to face IPFW looking for another win. For Western Illinois, they head on the road to face North Dakota State.