Preview: North Dakota State Bison at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — A surging North Dakota State women’s basketball team opens its Summit League schedule on New Year’s Day, visiting the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Mabee Center on Thursday. The Bison (10-2) enter conference play as one of the nation’s hottest teams, riding an eight-game winning streak. Their most recent victory was a dominant 94-36 rout of Saint Mary’s on Monday. NDSU’s offense has been potent during the streak, averaging 84.6 points per game and winning by an average margin of 24.5 points. Oral Roberts (7-6) looks to build momentum after an 86-51 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan on Monday. The Golden Eagles have shown resilience, including a narrow road win at North Texas last week, but have struggled against high-major competition with losses to Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Kansas. A key matchup will feature two of the league’s top guards. North Dakota State is led by Marisa Frost, who has scored between 14 and 15 points in five consecutive games, including 14 in the win over Saint Mary’s. Her consistent production has been a cornerstone of the Bison’s success. Oral Roberts will counter with Jalei Oglesby, a dynamic scorer coming off a 25-point performance. Oglesby has tallied 20 or more points in two of her last five games and provides a versatile threat, having recorded a 16-point, 5-rebound, 5-assist stat line against Idaho State earlier this month. For the Bison, balance beyond Frost has been critical. Avery Koenen posted a team-high 19 points against Saint Mary’s, while Jocelyn Schiller added 12 points and four assists. Oral Roberts’ Ari Gordon dished out six assists and blocked four shots in their last outing, showcasing an all-around game. This contest marks the beginning of a rigorous Summit League slate for both teams. North Dakota State aims to validate its strong non-conference record, while Oral Roberts seeks a statement win at home to climb above .500. The Golden Eagles will need to contain NDSU’s high-powered offense, which has surpassed 80 points in seven of its last eight games. Tip-off is set for Thursday at Mabee Center.