The Basics
Game Seventeen
Oral Roberts (8-8, 3-2) vs. St. Thomas (6-9, 3-2)
Date/Time: Monday, January 17, 2022 / 12:00 p.m.
TV/Video: ORU Sports Network
Live Stats: at Denver
Location: Tulsa, Okla. (Mabee Center)

TULSA, Okla. – After a chilly weekend in Tulsa, the Oral Roberts women's basketball team will look to continue their winning ways against St. Thomas in a Monday matinee.  It will be the first ever meeting between the Golden Eagles and the Summit League's newest member.

Important Links
ORU Game Notes: vs. St. Thomas
Summit League Notes: Week Ten
TV/Video: ORU Sports Network
Live Stats: at Denver

About the Opponent

• St. Thomas is in their first year as an NCAA Division I program, making the jump from NCAA Division III before the 2021-22 school year.
• The Tommies earned their first NCAA Division I win on November 18 at South Carolina State. St. Thomas picked up their first conference win on December 22 over Denver.
• Two Tommies are averaging double-digit scoring this season – Erin Norling (14.3) and Jade Hill (13.1). Norling also leads the team in rebounding with 5.3 per game.
• This will be the first ever meeting between the Tommies and Golden Eagles.

Quick Hits

• Tirzah Moore had a monster week against Denver and Kansas City. Moore recorded a career-high 21 points against Kansas City and a double-double at Denver.
• Keni Jo Lippe is up to 509 career free throws made. Lippe is one of just five players in NCAA Division I with 500+ free throws made.
• Lippe is just 11 assists away from becoming the fourth player in ORU history with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 250 assists.
• Tirzah Moore leads ORU in scoring and rebounding with 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Hannah Cooper leads the Golden Eagles with 46 assists this season.
• ORU has hit 51 free throws in their last two games. As a team, ORU ranks fourth in the nation with 258 free throws this season.
• Both ORU men's and women's basketball remain undefeated in 2022, combining for a 7-0 record. #ORUWBB is 3-0 with wins over Omaha, Denver, and Kansas City.

 
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