Oral Roberts Golden Eagles @ Missouri State Bears
Palek's game-winner leads Missouri State over Oral Roberts, 63-62
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Keith Palek III scored the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining and racked up 27 total points to lead Missouri State past Oral Roberts 63-62 on Tuesday.
Palek added eight rebounds for the Bears (5-5). Kobi Williams scored 12 points, going 2 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line. Trey Williams Jr. finished with 10 points.
Ty Harper led the way for the Golden Eagles (5-8) with 20 points. Oral Roberts also got 18 points, seven rebounds and two steals from Ofri Naveh. Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams finished with 10 points.
Palek scored 11 second-half points for Missouri State to help set up their game-winning shot.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Olandis Poole
Referee:Lucas Santos
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
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