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UMKC Roos vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Recap - Oral Roberts Wins 91-86
Max Abmas scored 19 points leading Oral Roberts to a 91-86 victory over UMKC at Mabee Center on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Oral Roberts were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.
Francis Lacis had 18 points for Oral Roberts and Elijah Lufile chipped in with 17 points. Issac McBride had 4 assists for them, while Elijah Lufile was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
UMKC got a 29-point performance from Evan Gilyard II, who was supported by 17 points from Marvin Nesbitt Jr.. Evan Gilyard II had 6 assists in a losing cause for UMKC, while Marvin Nesbitt Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds.
Oral Roberts was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Oral Roberts won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-28.
Oral Roberts looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Dakota State. UMKC will aim to get back on the winning track at North Dakota.