TULSA, Okla. — With just over a second remaining on the clock, Abdulai Fanta Kabba delivered a thrilling dunk following an excellent assist from Sebastian Akins, which secured a narrow 70-68 victory for Denver over Oral Roberts on Thursday night, bringing an end to their nine-game losing streak.

Nicholas Shogbonyo led the Pioneers in scoring with 15 points, contributing significantly to the team’s overall performance (7-15, 1-6 Summit League). In addition, DeAndre Craig added 13 points, shooting 6 for 12 from the field, including one 3-pointer, and he also grabbed nine rebounds. Kabba played effectively, hitting 5 of 7 shots from the floor and finishing with a total of 10 points.

On the other side, the Golden Eagles (5-14, 1-5) saw Jalen Miller emerge as their top scorer with 14 points. Josh Jones contributed 12 points to the scoreboard, while JoJo Moore edged close to a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.

Looking ahead, the Pioneers are set to face UMKC at home on January 30. Conversely, Oral Roberts will host Omaha this Saturday, seeking to turn their fortunes around in the conference matchup.