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Recap - Oral Roberts Defeats Houston Baptist 95-81
Deondre Burns scored 21 points leading Oral Roberts to a 95-81 victory over Houston Baptist at Mabee Center on Friday.
Max Abmas had 20 points for Oral Roberts and Emmanuel Nzekwesi chipped in with 18 points. Deondre Burns had 5 assists for them, while Elijah Lufile was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Houston Baptist got 25 points from Jalon Gates in a losing cause and another 14 points from Qon Murphy. Myles Pierre contributed 5 assists for them, while Myles Pierre had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oral Roberts were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Oral Roberts had a 47-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oral Roberts looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tulsa. Houston Baptist will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Texas Tech.