Oral Roberts 78, Utah 70

Oral Roberts 78, Utah 70

Published Nov. 27, 2010 11:43 p.m. ET

Warren Niles came off the bench to score 20 points and Damen Bell-Holter added a career-high 18 as Oral Roberts beat Utah 78-70 on Saturday night.

Dominique Morrison had 17 points and a career-high seven assists for the Golden Eagles (2-3), who led by 16 late in the first half but had to hold on for the win.

Will Clyburn led the Utes (3-2) with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Watkins added 18 points.

Oral Roberts shot 52 percent from the field. Niles matched his career-best with five 3-pointers. Bell-Holter hit three 3-pointers, one more than his career total entering the game.

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Led by Niles, the Golden Eagles bench outscored the Utah reserves 28-12.

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