BROOKINGS, S.D. – Warren Niles scored 25 points and made all five 3-point attempts as Oral Roberts shot 65 percent from the field and defeated South Dakota State 90-82 on Saturday night.
The Golden Eagles (6-12, 3-3 Summit League) connected on 14 of 17 3-pointers, but the Jackrabbits (11-5, 3-2) kept pace, making 13 of their 29 attempts.
Nate Wolters kept South Dakota State in the game with his hot shooting, making 12 of 16 shots, and he finished with a game-high 32 points. Wolters made 4 of 5 3-point attempts.
Oral Roberts, which led 42-36 at halftime, made 34 of 52 shots and outrebounded South Dakota State 35-22.
South Dakota State got as close as 78-76 with 2:38 remaining, but two Niles 3-pointers gave Oral Roberts an 84-78 lead, and the Golden Eagles continued to stretch their lead over the final minute.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.