NCAAB · Final

Tulsa Defeats Charlotte in NCAAB Showdown

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Halton Arena

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 86, Charlotte 49ers 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Charlotte 49ers?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat Charlotte 49ers 86-74 at Halton Arena on January 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Charlotte 49ers?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup in NCAAB, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 86-74 at Halton Arena. This victory marks a continuation of Tulsa's strong season, improving their record to 15-3, while Charlotte's record now stands at 9-10.

Tulsa entered the game with an impressive away record of 3-1 and had been performing well overall, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 88.6 points scored and 72.7 points allowed over their last ten games, showcasing a potent offense. In contrast, Charlotte had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of three games. The 49ers averaged 75.4 points scored and 73.1 points allowed during that same stretch, indicating a competitive but less prolific scoring output compared to their opponents.

The two teams had met once before in the 2025 season, where Tulsa also emerged victorious with a score of 69-63. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as Charlotte sought to avenge their previous loss.

In terms of conditions, the game was held at Halton Arena, a venue known for its home-court advantage, yet Charlotte could not capitalize on this opportunity. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Tulsa with a spread of 3.5 points, indicating expectations of a close contest. The total points line was set at 146.5, reflecting a belief in a high-scoring game, which ultimately played out as both teams combined for 160 points.

Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams were able to field their key players. However, the performance of Tulsa's Ben Bradford was particularly noteworthy. He contributed significantly to the scoreline, making crucial plays in the second half, including driving layups and free throws that helped extend their lead.

The game saw a flurry of scoring plays in the second half, with Tulsa maintaining a commanding presence. Key moments included Bradford's driving layup that pushed the score to 82-67 and a series of free throws that solidified their lead. Charlotte attempted to rally back with layups from Jarne Elouna Eyenga and Raul Villar, but it was not enough to close the gap.

As the game concluded, Charlotte's chances of victory were slim, with a home win probability of 0.0%, underscoring the dominance of Tulsa throughout the match. Fans and analysts alike will be watching how both teams respond in their upcoming fixtures, particularly Charlotte as they look to bounce back from this defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TLSA -3.5	146.5 o -112 / u -108	Tulsa Golden Hurricane -192 · Charlotte 49ers +160

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Leaders

PointsBen Bradford26Charlotte 49ers
AssistsDezayne Mingo3Charlotte 49ers
ReboundsAnton Bonke4Charlotte 49ers
PointsDavid Green21Tulsa Golden Hurricane
AssistsTylen Riley4Tulsa Golden Hurricane
ReboundsTyler Behrend8Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Recent form

Charlotte 49ers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W375.4 scored · 73.1 allowed per game4-3 at home

W74-73at Rice OwlsJan 11
W74-58at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 8
W104-100vs Wichita State ShockersJan 3
L73-76vs Temple OwlsDec 31
W88-76vs UIC FlamesDec 21
W81-67vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 19
L67-74at Charleston CougarsDec 14
L53-79vs Utah State AggiesDec 7
W74-57vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 3
L66-71vs Richmond SpidersNov 28

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Last 10: 8-2Streak L288.6 scored · 72.7 allowed per game2-1 away

L78-93vs South Florida BullsJan 10
L67-72at North Texas Mean GreenJan 4
W97-48vs Rice OwlsDec 31
W90-85vs Denver PioneersDec 22
W82-81at Western Kentucky HilltoppersDec 20
W83-70at New Mexico State AggiesDec 13
W117-84vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsDec 11
W98-74vs Missouri State BearsDec 6
W111-60vs Manhattan Christian ThunderDec 3
W63-60vs Northern Iowa PanthersNov 26

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17

Box score

Stat	Tulsa Golden Hurricane	Charlotte 49ers
Field goals	29-57	26-55
Field goal %	51	47
Three-pointers	10-21	7-21
Three-point %	48	33
Free throws	18-22	15-17
Free throw %	82	88
Rebounds	35	22
Offensive rebounds	11	5
Defensive rebounds	24	17
Assists	15	8
Steals	5	5
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	18
Fast-break points	8	5
Points in the paint	36	34
Fouls	18	18
Largest lead	17	3
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	94	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half52-44Arden Conyers makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anton Bonke assists)
2nd Half53-44David Green makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-44David Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-44Ian Smikle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-44Ian Smikle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-44David Green makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half59-47Arden Conyers makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Butler assists)
2nd Half59-49Ben Bradford makes layup
2nd Half59-50Ben Bradford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half59-52Dezayne Mingo makes layup
2nd Half60-52Miles Barnstable makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half61-52Miles Barnstable makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half62-52Miles Barnstable makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half62-54Anton Bonke makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half63-54Miles Barnstable makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-54Miles Barnstable makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-56Raul Villar makes layup (Anton Bonke assists)
2nd Half65-56Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-56Tylen Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-56Tyler Behrend makes driving layup
2nd Half68-58Ben Bradford makes layup
2nd Half68-59Ben Bradford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-59David Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ade Popoola assists)
2nd Half71-61Arden Conyers makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half73-61Tyler Behrend makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half75-61Tylen Riley makes 14-foot jumper (David Green assists)
2nd Half77-61Tylen Riley makes layup
2nd Half77-63Nick Richart makes layup (Dezayne Mingo assists)
2nd Half78-63Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-63Tylen Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-65Dezayne Mingo makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half82-65Ade Popoola makes 25-foot three point jumper (David Green assists)
2nd Half82-67Ben Bradford makes driving layup
2nd Half84-67Tylen Riley makes layup
2nd Half84-68Ben Bradford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-69Ben Bradford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-71Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes layup (Ben Bradford assists)
2nd Half84-72Jarne Elouna Eyenga makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half86-72David Green makes layup
2nd Half86-74Raul Villar makes driving layup