Witness the Intensity of Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas Basketball

Oral Roberts 54, Arkansas 45 — 4:34, 3Q

The Razorbacks made a valiant effort, getting within 45 - 40 on a three-pointer by Kiki Smith. However, the Golden Eagles responded with a 9 - 2 run, cushioning their lead once again. Smith's consecutive three-pointers right before the media timeout brought the deficit back within single digits, adding to the excitement on the court.

This back-and-forth battle between the two teams kept the spectators on the edge of their seats, as each team fought for supremacy. The Golden Eagles' ability to maintain their lead and respond to Arkansas' rallies showcased their resilience and determination.

Oral Roberts 42, Arkansas 35 — Half

In the first half's final 3:03, both teams scored 8 points each. Karley Johnson's driving layup and Kiki Smith and Jenna Lawrence's three-pointers for the Razorbacks added to the scoring frenzy. Jalei Oglesby's tough shots off the glass and her team-high 12 points for Oral Roberts kept the game closely contested.

As the halftime whistle blew, the score remained tight, with Oral Roberts holding a slight advantage. The teams were evenly matched, and the second half promised to be even more intense as they looked to gain the upper hand.

Oral Roberts 34, Arkansas 27 — 4:29, 2Q

Oral Roberts guard Jalei Oglesby made a layup and a second-chance shot within the second quarter's first minute, extending the lead to 12 points. Izzy Higginbottom, with her game-high 16 points and 10 of 11 from the foul line, almost single-handedly kept Arkansas in the game. She and Vera Ojenuwa's scoring during a 7 - 0 run kept the Razorbacks in the hunt.

Tyla Heard's shot off the glass gave Oral Roberts a 34 - 27 lead after Arkansas had narrowed the gap. The lead changed hands multiple times in this quarter, with both teams showing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.

Oral Roberts 26, Arkansas 18 — End 1Q

Gentry Baldwin's deep three-pointer before the first-quarter buzzer gave the Golden Eagles an 8 - point lead. Oral Roberts was 50% from the field, including 5 of 11 (45.5%) from deep, in the first 10 minutes. Izzy Higginbottom led all scorers with 9 points for Arkansas, but the Razorbacks were shooting just 4 of 12 (33.3%), struggling to find their rhythm.

The first quarter ended with Oral Roberts in the lead, but Arkansas showed signs of life and was determined to make a comeback in the subsequent quarters.

Oral Roberts 18, Arkansas 12 — 2:26, 1Q

Oral Roberts, entering the game ranked 319th nationally with a 22.9% three-point percentage, surprised with 4 of 7 shots from distance early. Makyra Tramble had 2 three-pointers, demonstrating their shooting ability.

Izzy Higginbottom's scoring kept Arkansas in the game, but Oral Roberts was able to maintain a lead with their accurate shooting from beyond the arc.

Oral Roberts 12, Arkansas 9 — 4:03, 1Q

Izzy Higginbottom outscored Oral Roberts on her own, 6 - 3, since the timeout. Her 4 free throws and a jumper showed her scoring ability and determination to keep her team in the game.

Despite Oral Roberts' early lead, Higginbottom's scoring kept Arkansas in the game and gave them hope of a comeback.

Oral Roberts 9, Arkansas 3 — 7:00, 1Q

Jenna Lawrence's corner three on the Razorbacks' opening possession gave them a 3 - 0 lead, but the Golden Eagles quickly scored 9 in a row, forcing an early timeout by Mike Neighbors. Ruthie Udoumoh had 4 points for Oral Roberts, showing their offensive firepower.

The game started with a flurry of scoring, as both teams tried to establish their dominance. Arkansas' early lead was short-lived as Oral Roberts went on a scoring spree.

Starting lineups

For Arkansas:G Izzy Higginbottom - A senior guard and the team's go-to scorer, averaging 21.8 points per game.G Kiki Smith - A guard with her own scoring abilities.G Carly Keats - A guard with Native American heritage (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians).F Jenna Lawrence - A forward.F Vera Ojenuwa - A forward.

For Oral Roberts:G Taleyah Jones - A guard with Native American heritage (Cherokee).G Meghan Weinrich - A guard.G Ruthie Udoumoh - A fifth-year guard, averaging 16.5 points and 11.3 rebounds.F Emily Robinson - A forward with Native American heritage (Choctaw).F Makyra Tramble - A forward with 2 three-pointers in the early stages of the game.

Players to watch

Arkansas - Senior guard Izzy Higginbottom has been the team's key scorer. Her scoring ability and leadership on the court have been crucial for the Razorbacks.

Oral Roberts - Fifth-year guard Ruthie Udoumoh has been impressive in four games. Her 6 - 1 stature gives her an advantage on the boards, averaging 16.5 points and 11.3 rebounds. Her performance against Tulsa, with a 19 - point, 16 - rebound effort, showcased her all-around game.

Pregame

After four days without a game, the Arkansas women's basketball team was back in action tonight. They faced Oral Roberts at 6 p.m. on SEC Network. The Razorbacks (3 - 2) had their three - game winning streak snapped with a 101 - 52 loss at No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Oral Roberts (3 - 1) came into the game fresh off a 67 - 56 victory at Tulsa.

In honor of Native American Heritage Appreciation Month (NAHM), Arkansas wore turquoise Nike N7 jerseys. The color holds multiple symbolic meanings in Native American culture. This was the second consecutive year the Razorbacks played an NAHM game and wore the uniforms, adding a special touch to the matchup.

There are six individuals involved in tonight's game with Native American heritage, adding a cultural aspect to the competition. Arkansas guards Carly Keats (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) and Kiki Smith (Comanche), along with Oral Roberts players Tyla Heard (Seneca Cayuga), Taleyah Jones (Cherokee), and Emily Robinson (Choctaw), and Golden Eagles assistant coach and director of operations Wayne Anderson (Creek) all brought their heritage to the court.