Tulsa Edges Florida Atlantic in Close Contest
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 78, Florida Atlantic Owls 76, 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 Florida Atlantic Owls?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat Florida Atlantic Owls 78-76 at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on February 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Florida Atlantic Owls?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane narrowly defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 78-76. This game was held at the Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on February 5, 2026, and showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams as they approached the midpoint of the season. Tulsa entered the game with a strong record of 20-3, while Florida Atlantic struggled with a 14-10 record.
Tulsa's recent form has been impressive, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, including a six-game winning streak leading into this contest. They averaged 86.2 points scored per game while allowing 74.5 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 88.8 points, demonstrating their offensive prowess. In contrast, Florida Atlantic had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, but they were on a three-game losing streak at the time of the match, averaging 79.9 points scored and 75.9 points allowed.
At home, Florida Atlantic had a record of 4-1, while their away performance was less favorable at 2-3. Tulsa, on the other hand, had a solid away record of 3-1, contributing to their overall success this season. The previous meeting between these two teams took place on February 8, 2025, where Tulsa emerged victorious with a dominant score of 79-55.
In terms of injuries, no specific details were provided in the block, leaving the condition of key players from either team unclear. This absence of information could have impacted the strategies employed by both coaches during the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Tulsa favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 162.5. The odds reflected the confidence in Tulsa's ability to secure a win, given their strong season performance.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. As the game progressed, the scoring plays highlighted Tulsa's ability to maintain composure in critical moments. Niccolo Moretti contributed significantly with crucial free throws and layups, while David Green and Miles Barnstable also made key contributions from the line.
As the final moments unfolded, Florida Atlantic fought hard to close the gap, but Tulsa's lead proved insurmountable. The Owls' late-game efforts fell just short, culminating in a disappointing loss that extended their losing streak to four games. With this victory, Tulsa continued to solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TLSA -3.5 | 162.5 o -110 / u -110 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane -170 · Florida Atlantic Owls +142 |
Leaders
- PointsNiccolo Moretti25Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsNiccolo Moretti5Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsJosiah Parker12Florida Atlantic Owls
- PointsDavid Green27Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- AssistsMiles Barnstable3Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- ReboundsAde Popoola8Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Recent form
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 6-4Streak L379.9 scored · 75.9 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L75-76vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 1
- L65-92at Memphis TigersJan 30
- L75-89at South Florida BullsJan 25
- W79-74vs Tulane Green WaveJan 22
- W79-73at Temple OwlsJan 18
- W85-67vs Wichita State ShockersJan 16
- W89-78vs Memphis TigersJan 11
- W76-71at UAB BlazersJan 8
- L66-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 4
- W110-70vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 31
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Last 10: 8-2Streak W686.2 scored · 74.5 allowed per game3-1 away
- W93-83vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 1
- W82-66vs North Texas Mean GreenJan 29
- W87-81at Rice OwlsJan 24
- W83-66vs Memphis TigersJan 22
- W99-77at UAB BlazersJan 18
- W86-74at Charlotte 49ersJan 15
- L78-93vs South Florida BullsJan 10
- L67-72at North Texas Mean GreenJan 4
- W97-48vs Rice OwlsDec 31
- W90-85vs Denver PioneersDec 22
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 | Florida Atlantic Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-62 | 30-69 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 7-30 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 23 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 9-15 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 30 |
| Assists | 13 | 8 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 44 |
| Fouls | 13 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 38 | 51 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-39Niccolo Moretti makes 26-foot three point jumper (Amar Amkou assists)
- 2nd Half44-39Miles Barnstable makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half47-39Miles Barnstable makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half49-39Myles Rigsby makes layup
- 2nd Half49-41Amar Amkou makes layup
- 2nd Half49-42Amar Amkou makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-43Amar Amkou makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-46Isaiah Elohim makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-46Tylen Riley makes layup
- 2nd Half51-48Josiah Parker makes layup (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half51-50Isaiah Elohim makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-50Myles Rigsby makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-52Josiah Parker makes layup
- 2nd Half55-52David Green makes layup
- 2nd Half58-52David Green makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-52David Green makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-54Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half59-56Isaiah Elohim makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-56Tylen Riley makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-58Josiah Parker makes layup (Isaiah Elohim assists)
- 2nd Half61-61Niccolo Moretti makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-61Tyler Behrend makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-63Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half65-63Tyler Behrend makes layup (David Green assists)
- 2nd Half67-63David Green makes layup (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half67-65Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half67-67Devin Vanterpool makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half69-67David Green makes layup (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half69-69Josiah Parker makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half71-69David Green makes 6-foot hook shot (Tyler Behrend assists)
- 2nd Half74-69Ade Popoola makes 25-foot three point jumper (Miles Barnstable assists)
- 2nd Half74-70Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-71Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71David Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-71David Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-73Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half77-73Miles Barnstable makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-73Miles Barnstable makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-75Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half78-76Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Atlantic Owls, below favours Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Venue
- Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin ArenaBoca Raton, FL
- Attendance3161
- OfficialsAnthony Jordan, Todd Austin, Shaun Seales
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