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Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs BYU Cougars Wrap - BYU Wins 79-73

BYU got 23 points from Yoeli Childs as they ran past Oral Roberts 79-73 on Saturday at Marriott Center.

BYU won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.0-point spread.

BYU got 22 points from Jake Toolson and another 14 points from TJ Haws. Jake Toolson contributed 8 assists, while Dalton Nixon cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Oral Roberts got 23 points from Emmanuel Nzekwesi in a losing cause and another 12 points from Kevin Obanor. Deondre Burns contributed 8 assists for them, while Emmanuel Nzekwesi had 17 rebounds.

BYU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Oral Roberts had a 42-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola Marymount. Oral Roberts will aim to get back on the winning track at South Dakota State.