The Basics
Score: South Dakota State 66 - ORU 52
Records: SDSU (17-8, 8-4) - ORU (13-13, 7-6)
Location: Mabee Center - Tulsa, Okla.

TULSA, Okla. - Senior Vicky McIntyre continued to break records Friday night but it was not enough as the Oral Roberts University women's basketball team fell 66-52 to South Dakota State inside the Mabee Center.

McIntyre tallied 27 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks as she set the ORU single-season record for blocks (121) and double-doubles. The senior earned her 20th double-double of the season which currently the second best mark in the nation while also crossing the 1,000 point plateau for her career.

South Dakota State used a hot shooting first half to build a 39-26 lead over the Golden Eagles before intermission. The Jackrabbits got 18 points from Macy Miller who was one of three SDSU players to finish in double figures.

ORU struggled offensively shooting just 38 percent in the game, but it was the slow start that the Golden Eagles were unable to overcome that included 12-of-28 shooting and 11 turnovers. SDSU made just three more field goals in the game however they also made four three-pointers as ORU finished without a three-pointer (0-for-6) for the first time since the 2007-08 season.

The Turning Point
South Dakota State finished the first half on a 17-5 run building a lead they would not relinquish. The Jackrabbits' Macy Miller hit a three-pointer at the 17:15 mark in the second half, extending their lead to 15 points - the largest of the game - as SDSU was able to hold off the Golden Eagles in the second half.

The Leaders
Oral Roberts: Vicky McIntyre had a game-high 27 points and 13 rebounds for her 20th double-double of the season. Faith Ihim added eight points and a season-high five assists.
SDSU: Macy Miller had a team-high 18 points as Mariah Clarin added 14 points and pulled down eight rebounds.

Inside the Box Score
- The Golden Eagles shot below 40 percent for the first time in five games. The last time was a 28 percent shooting night at South Dakota State (1/29/15).
- Friday night was the first time all season the Golden Eagles did not make a three-point attempt (0-for-6) since going without a three-pointer against Texas Southern (0-for-23) on December 1, 2007.
- Vicky McIntyre recorded her seventh 20-point 10-rebound game of the season. It was also the seventh consecutive game she has scored in double figures.
- Dorottya Balla went 1-for-2 from the free throw line snapping a streak of 21 straight free throws made.

News & Notes
- The loss snaps a seven game winning streak at the Mabee Center for ORU. It is also the first Summit League loss at home since falling to South Dakota, 60-57, January 30, 2012.
- Vicky McIntyre set the ORU single-season record for double-doubles in a season with her 20th. She passes Vivian Herron (1988-89) and Elisha Turek (2006-07) on the list.
- McIntyre's four blocks gives her 121 and passes Kisa Bradley's (95-96) mark of 119 blocks on the year.
- McIntyre now holds the ORU single-season records for double-doubles, blocks and rebounds. Her 15.7 rpg would also rank first (Vivian Herron (88-89) averaged 11.2rpg).
- McIntyre also surpassed 1,000 career points which includes two seasons at Oklahoma State and one each at Florida and ORU. She currently has 1,020 points.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles hit the road for the final time during the regular season for a quick two game road trip starting at Western Illinois Thursday. Tip-off from Western Hall is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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