- Matchup: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. North Dakota State Bison
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Scheels Center, Fargo, ND
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Scheels Center will host an exciting college basketball face-off as the North Dakota State Bison (11-5) compete against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (5-10) this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles faced a setback against UT Arlington, concluding the game at a score of 69-57. The Eagles managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 30.9% (17 out of 55) but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 20 attempts. From the free-throw line, they excelled, sinking 21 of 25 shots for a commendable rate of 84.0%. On the boards, they accrued a total of 29 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. Additionally, the Eagles distributed 7 assists and forced their opponents into 14 turnovers while achieving 11 steals. On the defensive side, they allowed UT Arlington to shoot 47.1% from the field on 24 of 51 attempts. The opposition recorded 14 assists and 11 steals and pulled down 32 rebounds (7 offensive). UT Arlington converted 13 of their 20 free throws for a 65.0% rate and made 8 of 18 shots from three-point range. The personal foul count ended at 16 for the Eagles and 17 for UT Arlington.
Ty Harper was a standout in the last game, shooting 29.4% from the field and contributing 2 assists in 34 minutes. He made his mark with 18 points on 5 of 17 shooting and collected 4 rebounds.
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles currently hold a record of 5-10 this season. They are averaging 73.7 points per game (ranked 272nd in Division 1) while shooting 41.8% overall. From three-point territory, they average 33.4% (133 of 398) and a solid 77.4% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Oral Roberts grabs 33.7 rebounds per game and has achieved 168 assists this season, placing them 310th nationally in assists. They commit an average of 15.0 turnovers and 19.2 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Golden Eagles force an average of 12.9 turnovers per game while committing 18.9 personal fouls. They rank 212th in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding 186 thus far. The Golden Eagles give up an opponent shooting percentage of 45.3% (399 of 881) and average 35.5 rebounds allowed per game. Their three-point defense is rated at 32.5%, and they rank 261st in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 76.5.
In their last contest, the North Dakota State Bison secured a commanding 84-61 victory against South Dakota. They excelled in rebounding, claiming 22 defensive and 12 offensive boards for a total of 34. The Bison turned the ball over 8 times, while executing 9 steals during the match. South Dakota committed 15 fouls, leading to 17 free-throw attempts for the Bison, who successfully made 11 for a conversion rate of 64.7%. From three-point distance, North Dakota State hit 7 of 25 attempts (28.0%). Overall, they shot 33 out of 60 from the field, which equates to a 55.0% shooting percentage. Defensively, the Bison allowed South Dakota to make 20 of their 50 attempts, leading to a 40.0% shooting rate and 36.4% from three-point range, with 8 of 22 being successful.
Treyson Anderson contributed significantly for the Bison in the matchup, scoring 14 points in 22 minutes, though he didn’t record an assist. He made 3 of 9 shots, accumulating 5 rebounds.
North Dakota State has a record of 11-5 this season. They average 15.3 personal fouls per game and maintain a 72.3% free-throw percentage. The Bison assist 15.5 times per game (126th nationally) and turn the ball over only 11.4 times per game. They have scored a total of 1,297 points this season, averaging 81.1 per game while securing 36.4 rebounds per contest. Their shooting from the field stands at 46.1%, placing them 155th in the nation.
Defensively, North Dakota State allows 34.4% on three-pointers (116 of 337) and 74.0% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 12.9 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 159th and 100th, respectively. The Bison’s defense is positioned 100th in college basketball for points allowed per game, with an average of 69.6. They create 15.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field (ranking 211th nationally).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Oral Roberts
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