TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — Oral Roberts scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning on a tying single and a go-ahead wild pitch to defeat South Dakota State 4-3 on Friday night at J.L. Johnson Stadium in the Summit League opener for both teams.

The Golden Eagles (8-9) trailed 3-2 before rallying against the Jackrabbits’ bullpen. Makani Tanaka hit a solo home run in the third for Oral Roberts.

South Dakota State (5-12) managed only four hits. Starter Drew McDowell did not allow a hit over 4 1/3 innings but walked six, yielding two earned runs. Oral Roberts starter Easton Teel earned the win, allowing one earned run on two hits over seven strong innings with four strikeouts.