COLUMBIA, Mo. –
The University of Missouri women’s basketball team saw their five-game winning streak come to an end in a 76-63 loss against Oral Roberts at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday night.
Female Leaders on the Court
Senior forward Laniah Randle shone brightly during the match, scoring a season-high 21 points while also contributing six rebounds and three steals. Randle became the first player this season to achieve such a remarkable combination of points, rebounds, and steals in a single game.
Adding to the team’s efforts, junior guard Ashton Judd scored 18 points, marking her sixth consecutive game in double figures. She finished her performance with four rebounds and matched her career-high with four steals.
Game Highlights
The Golden Eagles established an early lead, quickly jumping to a 13-point advantage by the end of the first quarter. However, the Tigers rallied back, finishing the quarter strong with two late buckets and launching a 10-0 run. Randle played a pivotal role, scoring eight consecutive points and cutting the deficit to just three. By halftime, Randle had scored 13 points, hitting 6-of-9 from the floor and securing four rebounds along with two steals.
As the first half came to a close, Oral Roberts held a narrow 36-31 lead. The Golden Eagles then extended their advantage to twelve points in the third quarter, but the Tigers made a fierce comeback, turning defensive stops into quick points. Missouri’s relentless effort led to nine consecutive missed shots for Oral Roberts and three forced turnovers before Randle tied the game at 52 with a fast-break layup.
Despite the fierce competition in the final quarter, Oral Roberts managed to convert a crucial four-point play at the end of the period, maintaining their lead until the final buzzer. The game concluded with a tightly contested finish, resulting in the victory for Oral Roberts.
Statistical Overview
Missouri’s shooting stats stood at 27-of-63 (42.9 percent) from the field, including 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. Meanwhile, Oral Roberts excelled, hitting 31-of-56 (55.4 percent) overall and making ten three-pointers. The Tigers showcased their defensive skills, forcing a season-high of 16 steals and capitalizing on 20 turnovers from the Golden Eagles for 17 points.
Looking Ahead
Missouri will now take a break for the holidays before returning to action at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, when they face Jackson State at Mizzou Arena. Fans can look forward to streaming the game live on SECN+.
