Oral Roberts' Ty Harper scores career-high 47 points in win over Denver

Harper's performance was just two points shy of the Summit League record

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Ty Harper of Oral Roberts University scored a career-high 47 points in his team's 102-80 victory over the University of Denver on Thursday. Harper shot an impressive 12-for-24 from the field, including 2-for-7 from three-point range, and a perfect 21-for-21 from the free-throw line. His previous career-high was just 26 points.

Why it matters

Harper's historic performance helped lead Oral Roberts to a decisive win over a conference opponent, showcasing his individual talent and the team's ability to compete in the Summit League. The 47-point outburst was just two shy of the conference's single-game scoring record.

The details

In addition to Harper's heroics, Oral Roberts received strong contributions from Luke Gray (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Connor Dow (13 points, 8 rebounds). For Denver, Carson Johnson led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, while Shaun Wysocki and Zane Nelson also scored in double figures.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Ty Harper

A standout player for the Oral Roberts University men's basketball team, Harper scored a career-high 47 points in the win over Denver.

Luke Gray

A key contributor for Oral Roberts, Gray scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory.

Connor Dow

Oral Roberts' Connor Dow scored 13 points and pulled down 8 rebounds in the game.

Carson Johnson

The leading scorer for the University of Denver, Johnson tallied 22 points and 5 assists in the losing effort.

Shaun Wysocki

A Denver player who scored 15 points in the game against Oral Roberts.

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What they’re saying

“Ty Harper's performance was truly special. He was unstoppable tonight and carried our team to a big win.”

— Paul Mills, Oral Roberts Head Coach (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Oral Roberts will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule, while Denver will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

Ty Harper's career-high 47-point outburst showcased his elite scoring ability and led Oral Roberts to a decisive victory over a conference foe. The performance was just two points shy of the Summit League single-game scoring record, highlighting Harper's status as one of the top players in the league.