Oral Roberts men’s basketball suffered a tough loss against Belmont, falling 90-80 despite a strong first half. The Golden Eagles dominated initially, leading 45-31 at halftime, fueled by a career-high 28 points from Sam Alajiki. However, Belmont rallied in the second half, scoring 59 points and overcoming the deficit after an injury to Alajiki, who left the game with 9:25 remaining. Belmont's hot shooting proved decisive as they secured their fourth win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Alajiki scored a game-high 28 points on 9-14 shooting.
  • Belmont out-rebounded ORU 39 to 29, marking ORU's first game being out-rebounded this season.
State of Play
  • ORU started strong, shooting 55.2% in the first half but faltered as Belmont adjusted.
  • Belmont executed a decisive 15-4 run to take control in the second half.
What's Next

ORU will continue their road trip with a matchup against Ole Miss on November 21, which represents a critical opportunity for the team to rebound from this loss.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles must regroup quickly and address their defensive shortcomings to compete effectively in upcoming games, particularly with key player injuries impacting their strategy.