Abmas scores 34 to lead Oral Roberts over Denver 88-84
DENVER -- — Max Abmas scored 34 points, reaching 30-plus for the third time this season, and Oral Roberts edged past Denver 88-84 on Friday.
Abmas was 13 of 30 from the field, including 2 of 8 behind the arc, and 6 of 6 at the free-throw line in 40 minutes. The sophomore also had 33 points in a loss to Oklahoma State and 37 against Omaha.
RJ Glasper had 14 points for Oral Roberts (7-6, 4-1 Summit League). DeShang Weaver added 12 points, and Kevin Obanor had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Denver scored 45 first-half points, a season high.
Jase Townsend had 27 points for the Pioneers (1-9, 0-3), who have now lost nine straight games. Sam Hines Jr. added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Eric Moenkhaus had 12 points.
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2020-2021 Summit League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota | 10-3 | - | 12-9 |
South Dakota State | 8-3 | 1 | 14-6 |
North Dakota State | 10-4 | 0.5 | 12-10 |
Oral Roberts | 8-5 | 2 | 11-10 |
UM Kansas City | 7-6 | 3 | 11-11 |
North Dakota | 8-8 | 3.5 | 9-16 |
Western Illinois | 5-7 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
Omaha | 2-11 | 8 | 4-19 |
Denver | 1-12 | 9 | 2-18 |