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NCAA Game Summary - Oral Roberts Vs. South Florida

POSTED: 9:26 pm EST December 22, 2008

(Sports Network) - Robert Jarvis knocked down 7-of-9 three- pointers en route to a game-high 34 points, as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles routed the South Florida Bulls, 86-63, in the final round of the San Juan Shootout.

Marcus Lewis recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (3-10), who opened the tournament with losses to Wright State and Murray State. Kevin Ford also had a solid game in the low post, finishing with 13 points and nine boards.

Jesus Verdejo paced USF (4-7) with 18 points, though he shot just 5-of-14 from the floor and also committed a game-high six turnovers. Augustus Gilchrist chipped in with 11 points and three blocks off the bench.

USF was held without a field goal for a nearly 10-minute stretch in the first half, as ORU jumped out to a 36-20 halftime lead despite shooting only 37.1 percent from the floor.

The Golden Eagles warmed up in the second stanza, shooting 66.7 percent from the floor to walk away with a lopsided victory.

The Golden Eagles entered the game in hopes of avoiding a sixth straight loss, and they did just that by committing only five turnovers.


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