ncaab Game Recap
Oral Roberts vs North Dakota State Final: 74-66 - Recap
North Dakota State was scorched by Max Abmas for 27 points as Oral Roberts defeated them 74-66 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Oral Roberts did not, however, defeat North Dakota State against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks.
Oral Roberts got 12 points from Issac McBride and another 11 points from Patrick Mwamba. Max Abmas contributed 5 assists, while Connor Vanover cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
North Dakota State got a 24-point performance from Grant Nelson, who was supported by 13 points from Boden Skunberg. Tajavis Miller had 2 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Grant Nelson grabbed 12 rebounds.
Oral Roberts was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored North Dakota State as they grabbed 41 boards, while Oral Roberts only had 36
Oral Roberts heads into a battle against South Dakota. North Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Thomas (MN).