North Dakota State 86, at Oral Roberts 58

TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — Tay Smith erupted for a game-high 24 points, fueling a dominant first-half offensive display that propelled North Dakota State to a convincing 86-58 victory over Oral Roberts in a Summit League men’s basketball game Saturday at the Mabee Center. The Bison, who entered as heavy favorites, delivered a performance that exceeded even those lofty expectations, particularly in the opening period. North Dakota State shot a blistering 50 percent from the field and connected on 8 of 15 three-point attempts before halftime to build a commanding 50-26 lead. The Golden Eagles, struggling to find any offensive rhythm,… Read more...