Oral Roberts Defeats Kansas City in Summit League Tournament, Advances to Quarterfinals

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles secured an 84-62 victory over the Kansas City Roos in the first round of the Summit League Tournament on Wednesday, March 5, 2026. The win propels the eighth-seeded Golden Eagles into a Thursday quarterfinal matchup against top-seeded North Dakota State.

Harper Leads Oral Roberts to Victory

Ty Harper led all scorers with 22 points, also contributing three steals for Oral Roberts. Martins Kilups added 17 points and six rebounds, while Connor Dow finished with 16 points.

Kansas City Struggles in Loss

Jayson Petty led the Roos with 14 points. Chris Dockery added 11 points, along with six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Trey Booker-Lowery contributed nine points. Kansas City’s losing streak extended to 14 games with the defeat.

First-Half Dominance Sets the Tone

Harper scored 18 points in the first half, helping Oral Roberts establish a commanding 44-21 lead at the break. The Golden Eagles continued their strong performance in the second half, extending their lead to as many as 29 points with a 12-3 run.

Team Statistics

Oral Roberts shot 50% from the field (30-60) and 48% from three-point range (13-27), while Kansas City struggled with 34% field goal percentage (21-62) and 25% from beyond the arc (6-24). Oral Roberts also had a significant rebounding advantage, 43-32.

Game Information

The game was played in Sioux Falls, SD. The officiating crew included Rob Kueneman, Tim Stewart, and Kevin Raher.

Looking Ahead

Oral Roberts will face North Dakota State in the Summit League Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, aiming to continue their tournament run. Kansas City’s season concludes with a 4-27 overall record.