Burns carries Oral Roberts past North Dakota St. 79-73

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Deondre Burns had 22 points as Oral Roberts stretched its home winning streak to seven games, defeating North Dakota State 79-73 on Thursday night.

Max Abmas made 5 of 8 from 3-point range and finished with 21 points for the Golden Eagles (8-8, 1-2 Summit League). Kevin Obanor added 13 points and seven rebounds for Oral Roberts and Emmanuel Nzekwesi added 12 points and eight rebounds.

Vinnie Shahid had 25 points for the Bison (11-6, 2-1). Tyson Ward added 19 points and eight rebounds. Rocky Kreuser had 15 points.

The Golden Eagles snapped a three-game skid and ended NDSU's three-game win streak.

Oral Roberts faces North Dakota at home on Saturday. North Dakota State plays South Dakota at home on Wednesday.