KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — Ari Gordon scored 20 points to lead the Oral Roberts women’s basketball team to a 70-68 victory over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday at Municipal Auditorium. The Golden Eagles, who led by as many as nine in the fourth quarter, held off a late rally by the Kangaroos. Oral Roberts improved to 14-13 overall and in Summit League play. Missouri-Kansas City fell to 7-21. Gordon added six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes for Oral Roberts. Tierra Trotter scored 20 points for the Kangaroos, and Zaire Harrell had 10 points and 14 rebounds. Attendance was 478.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, the Oral Roberts women’s basketball team escaped Municipal Auditorium with a narrow 70-68 victory over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday in a Summit League contest that saw 38 combined turnovers and a frantic final minute. The Golden Eagles, who led for only 10 minutes and 33 seconds of game time, relied on a stellar performance from Ari Gordon and clutch free throws in the final second to overcome a scrappy effort from the Kangaroos in front of 478 fans. Oral Roberts improved to 14-13 overall, while UMKC fell to 7-21. The most important sequence of the game unfolded in the final 10 seconds with the score tied. After UMKC’s Tierra Trotter drove for a layup to knot the game at 68 with eight seconds remaining, Oral Roberts inbounded the ball. The Golden Eagles’ initial attempt to advance it was disrupted, leading to a turnover by Gentry Baldwin with six seconds left. UMKC’s Trotter then committed a critical traveling violation with two seconds on the clock, giving Oral Roberts one final chance. On the ensuing inbounds play, Oral Roberts’ Gordon was fouled by UMKC’s Zaire Harrell while attempting a shot. With 0.1 seconds remaining, Gordon, a 5-foot-11 guard from Plymouth, Minnesota, calmly sank both free throws to secure the win. The Kangaroos’ last-ditch full-court pass was unsuccessful. Gordon finished with a game-high 20 points, adding six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes. Her performance was vital for an Oral Roberts offense that struggled with ball security, committing 24 turnovers. The game was a battle of contrasting styles. Oral Roberts won with efficiency, shooting 48% from the field and a sharp 42% from three-point range. UMKC, meanwhile, attempted 21 more shots but made only 41% of them and hit just 3 of 11 from beyond the arc. The Kangaroos dominated the glass with 15 offensive rebounds, leading to 18 second-chance points, and forced those 24 turnovers with 10 steals. However, they could not overcome their own shooting woes and 14 turnovers. UMKC’s Tierra Trotter matched Gordon with 20 points. Zaire Harrell of St. Louis posted a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the interior for the Kangaroos. Emani Bennett added 14 points. For Oral Roberts, Kayten Donley of Bethany, Oklahoma, scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Hannah Coons provided a spark off the bench with nine points, all in the second half, including two three-pointers. The Kangaroos led 17-15 after a first quarter marked by sloppy play from both sides. They extended their lead to as many as seven points in the second quarter and took a 35-33 advantage into halftime, fueled by Trotter’s 12 first-half points. Oral Roberts found its rhythm in the third quarter, outscoring UMKC 20-16 to take a 53-51 lead into the final period. The fourth quarter saw five lead changes and two ties, setting the stage for the dramatic finish. The Golden Eagles’ ability to draw fouls proved decisive. They attempted 17 free throws, making 14, while UMKC went just 7 for 10 from the line. Oral Roberts next travels to face Omaha on Wednesday. Missouri-Kansas City will visit Saint Thomas (Minn.) on the same night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles look to continue their push for a winning season when they visit the struggling Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos in a Summit League women’s basketball matchup Saturday at Municipal Auditorium. Oral Roberts (13-12) enters with momentum after a decisive 76-55 home victory over Denver last Saturday. The Kangaroos (7-20) aim to halt a five-game skid, most recently a 79-63 home loss to Denver on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles won the season’s first meeting handily, 81-65 in Tulsa on Jan. 15. A similar result would solidify their position in the conference standings, while UMKC seeks a signature home win to salvage a difficult season. Oral Roberts is led by guard Kayten Donley, who is coming off a dominant 23-point, 7-rebound performance against Denver. Over her last seven games, she has averaged 13.0 points and 4.3 rebounds, providing consistent scoring punch. She will be supported by Jalei Oglesby (18 points vs. Denver) and Anna Trusty, who facilitate the offense. The Kangaroos will counter with guard Tierra Trotter, their primary playmaker. She is averaging 12.1 points and 4.4 assists per game this season and is fresh from a 15-point, 6-assist effort in the loss to Denver. Support scoring often comes from Emani Bennett, who erupted for 20 points in that same contest. The game pits Oral Roberts’s middling but improving record against a UMKC team that has found victories scarce, with just one win since Jan. 31. The Golden Eagles’ offense, which has topped 75 points in three of its last five wins, will test a Kangaroos defense that has allowed an average of 74.2 points during its current losing streak. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in downtown Kansas City.