In a closely contested matchup, Missouri State emerged victorious over Oral Roberts with a final score of 72-67 on Sunday night, thanks in large part to Dez White’s impressive performance, where he scored 18 points and contributed five assists. The Bears, now standing at 5-3 for the season, received significant support from Zaxton King, who tallied 12 points while showcasing his shooting accuracy by hitting all three of his field goal attempts and converting all four of his free-throw attempts. Jalen Hampton also made a notable contribution with 11 points, managing to hit 5 of 11 shots from the floor, including 1 out of 3 from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, the Golden Eagles, who now hold a record of 2-6, had their leading scorer in Issac McBride, finishing the game with 20 points. Sam Alajiki supported the effort with 16 points and six rebounds, while Josh Jones added another 10 points to the team’s total.

During the first half, King was particularly effective, scoring 10 points and helping his team to keep pace, although they entered halftime trailing 42-33. The second half saw a remarkable effort from White, who poured in 15 points, allowing Missouri State to claw back and ultimately secure a hard-fought five-point win over Oral Roberts.