TULSA, Okla.—South Dakota fell to Oral Roberts 77-63 Saturday afternoon inside the Mabee Center.
 
South Dakota (19-10, 8-6 Summit) was led by fourth-year junior guard Kendall Holmes' 17 points with five made 3-pointers. It was her fourth game of five 3-pointers this season. Holmes becomes the eighth Coyote player since 2000 to record four or more games with 5+ made 3-pointers.
 
Oral Roberts (19-9, 10-5) had five players score in double-digits led by guard Jalei Oglesby's 18 points off the bench. Preseason all-Summit pick Hannah Cooper had 15 points, Taleyah Jones had 12, Emily Robinson had 12, and Ruthie Udoumoh added 10.
 
The Coyotes outscored the Golden Eagles by three in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome ORU's 17-point halftime lead. The Golden Eagles shot 45.5 percent (30-of-66) from the field to USD's 39.1 percent (25-of-64).
 
South Dakota's three-game road stretch wraps up next Thursday at North Dakota State. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside the Scheels Center in Fargo, North Dakota.