- Matchup: Belmont Bruins vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Mabee Center, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Mabee Center will host the clash between the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (1-2) and the Belmont Bruins (2-0) on Saturday.
In their previous encounter, the Belmont Bruins triumphed over Tennessee State with a score of 87-79. The Bruins incurred 15 fouls, while Tennessee State committed 28. Belmont managed to hit 8 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. Tennessee State converted 85.0% of their free throws, making 17 of 20 shots. On the boards, Tennessee State collected a total of 38 rebounds (14 offensive, 24 defensive), but did not record any blocks. They contributed 9 assists and secured 12 steals during the game. On defense, Belmont held opponents to 35.1% shooting, allowing 27 out of 77 attempts. They recorded 18 assists and forced 13 turnovers while netting 6 steals. Belmont also grabbed 37 rebounds, with 7 offensive boards. They converted 22 of 33 free throw attempts for a 66.7% success rate and finished the game with a 52.6% field goal percentage (30 of 57) and made 5 of their 20 three-point attempts.
Drew Scharnowski was a standout player in this contest, showcasing an impressive 85.7% shooting accuracy. He logged 20 minutes on the floor, contributing 7 rebounds and finishing with 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting.
The Belmont Bruins enter the game with an undefeated record of 2-0 this season. They average 83.0 points per game (ranked 156th nationally), shooting 50.0% from the field. The Bruins struggle from three-point range, hitting only 26.2% (11 of 42), but are more effective at the free throw line with a 74.1% success rate. The team averages 32.5 rebounds and 34 assists this season, placing them 293rd in college basketball for assists. Belmont averages 12.5 turnovers and commits 15.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Bruins are forcing opponents into an average of 18.0 turnovers per game and drawing 23.0 fouls. They rank 32nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered just 24 this year. Their defense limits opponents to a field goal percentage of 41.1% (51 of 124) while allowing an average of 37.5 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 33.3% from three against them, and the Bruins are ranked 175th in points allowed per game, giving up 71.0.
In their last match, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles suffered a close loss to Tulsa, finishing 88-87. They accumulated 21 defensive and 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 26 for the game. The Golden Eagles turned the ball over 10 times but secured 7 steals in the matchup. Tulsa was awarded 20 fouls, leading to 20 free throw attempts for Oral Roberts, who connected on 13 for a shooting percentage of 65.0%. From beyond the arc, the Golden Eagles shot 42.4%, making 14 of 33 attempts. Overall, Oral Roberts achieved a shooting rate of 50.0%, netting 30 out of 60 field goals. Defensively, they allowed Tulsa to convert 25 of 55 shots (45.5%). Tulsa made 10 of 23 three-pointers, and Oral Roberts shot 77.8% from the free throw line, hitting 28 of 36 shots. On the boards, Oral Roberts allowed Tulsa to grab a total of 31 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive.
Connor Dow was notable in this game for the Golden Eagles, hitting 8 of 18 attempts for a field goal percentage of 44.4%. He contributed 5 rebounds and scored 22 points during his 36 minutes on the court, also delivering 2 assists.
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles sit at 1-2 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 41.6% from the field, ranking them 294th among NCAA teams. They have scored a total of 242 points so far, averaging 80.7 per game, and they secure 37.3 rebounds per outing. Their assist average is 14.3 (219th nationally), with turnovers clocking in at 13.7 per game. The Golden Eagles commit 21.7 fouls on average and connect at 72.6% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Oral Roberts allows opponents to shoot 28.4% from long range (21 of 74) while their foes convert 79.5% of free throw attempts. They give up an average of 12.0 assists and 41.7 rebounds per game, ranking 146th and 335th respectively in the nation. Their defense is ranked 252nd in Division 1, permitting 77.7 points per game, while forcing 16.7 turnovers per game and allowing teams to shoot 39.5% from the field (115th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Belmont
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