Lamb scores 24, No. 21 South Dakota women edge Tulsa 77-73

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TULSA, Okla. — Chloe Lamb scored a career-high 24 points and No. 21 South Dakota held on to defeat Oral Roberts 77-73.

The Coyotes, who won their 14th straight, had their first league game decided by single figures as the Golden Eagles used a 26-14 advantage in the second quarter to close within 35-31.

Inside the final two minutes, Oral Roberts got within two several times but Monica Arens scored six points, going 4 for 4 from the foul line and Madison McKeever and Ciara Duffy went 2 for 2 at the stripe for the win.

Katie Kirkhart led Tulsa with 22 points.

Meanwhile, in the mens game, Emmanuel Nzekwesi had 23 points and 12 rebounds as Oral Roberts beat South Dakota 94-80.

Deondre Burns added 21 points for the Golden Eagles.

Stanley Umude led the Coyotes on Saturday night with 26 points.

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