Kansas State Edges Tulsa in Thrilling Finish
Monday, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Bramlage Coliseum
Kansas State Wildcats 84, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 83, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Kansas State Wildcats?
Kansas State Wildcats beat Tulsa Golden Hurricane 84-83 at Bramlage Coliseum on November 17, 2025.
In a nail-biting contest at Bramlage Coliseum, the Kansas State Wildcats triumphed over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with a final score of 84-83. This matchup showcased both teams' strong starts to the season, with Kansas State holding a perfect home record of 4-0 and Tulsa boasting an away record of 3-1. The game was marked by intense back-and-forth action, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moments.
Kansas State entered the game riding a three-game winning streak, having recently secured victories against the California Golden Bears (99-96), the Bellarmine Knights (98-71), and the UNC Greensboro Spartans (93-64). Their recent form has seen them average 83.4 points scored and 73.4 points allowed over their last five games, reflecting a strong offensive output. At home, the Wildcats have been particularly formidable, with a home record of 5-2 in their last ten games.
On the other side, Tulsa also arrived with momentum, winning their last three games, including a narrow victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (88-87) and a decisive win against the Rhode Island Rams (82-65). The Golden Hurricane's recent performances have seen them average 80.8 points scored while allowing 71.4 points in their last five outings. Their away record of 4-3 indicates they are capable of performing well outside their home venue.
The game itself was a rollercoaster, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Tulsa briefly took control in the second half, pushing their lead to 83-78 after a series of successful free throws and layups. However, Kansas State rallied back, with P.J. Haggerty making crucial free throws and a jumper that brought them within striking distance. The decisive moment came when David Castillo scored a layup, assisted by Khamari McGriff, to put Kansas State ahead 84-83, sealing the victory.
In terms of injury news, the block did not provide any specific details on player absences, but both teams appeared to field their key players for this high-stakes encounter. The conditions in Bramlage Coliseum were conducive to an exciting game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team.
The betting market had Kansas State heavily favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence from the odds providers. This match not only highlighted the competitive nature of both teams but also set the stage for what promises to be an engaging season in NCAAB.
Leaders
- PointsP.J. Haggerty31Kansas State Wildcats
- AssistsNate Johnson4Kansas State Wildcats
- ReboundsP.J. Haggerty10Kansas State Wildcats
- PointsMiles Barnstable18Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- AssistsMiles Barnstable4Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- ReboundsMiles Barnstable9Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Recent form
Kansas State Wildcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak W372.3 scored · 69.1 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W99-96vs California Golden BearsNov 14
- W98-71vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 9
- W93-64vs UNC Greensboro SpartansNov 5
- L56-70at Baylor BearsMar 12
- W71-66vs Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 11
- L57-73vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 8
- W54-49at Cincinnati BearcatsMar 6
- W65-56vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 2
- L76-80at UCF KnightsFeb 27
- L54-66vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 23
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Last 10: 5-5Streak W372.5 scored · 71.4 allowed per game4-3 away
- W88-87at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 13
- W82-65at Rhode Island RamsNov 7
- W100-57vs Oklahoma Christian OKLAHOMA CHRISTIANNov 4
- L59-77at North Texas Mean GreenMar 14
- W75-71at Temple OwlsMar 13
- W73-63at Wichita State ShockersMar 9
- L77-81vs Temple OwlsMar 5
- L77-79vs Tulane Green WaveMar 1
- L50-71at Rice OwlsFeb 22
- L44-63at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 20
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 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | Kansas State Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-66 | 30-68 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-30 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 21 |
| Free throws | 21-29 | 19-21 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 28 |
| Assists | 16 | 18 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 26 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 46 |
| Fouls | 16 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-51P.J. Haggerty made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-51Myles Rigsby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-51Myles Rigsby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-53P.J. Haggerty made Layup. Assisted by Andrej Kostic.
- 2nd Half55-56Andrej Kostic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Abdi Bashir Jr..
- 2nd Half57-56David Green made Jumper. Assisted by Tylen Riley.
- 2nd Half57-57P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-58P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-59P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-59David Green made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-61P.J. Haggerty made Layup. Assisted by C.J. Jones.
- 2nd Half58-64David Castillo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nate Johnson.
- 2nd Half60-64KJ Martin Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Miles Barnstable.
- 2nd Half60-66Khamari McGriff made Layup. Assisted by C.J. Jones.
- 2nd Half60-68P.J. Haggerty made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-68Miles Barnstable made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-68Miles Barnstable made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-69P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-70P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Miles Barnstable made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Myles Rigsby.
- 2nd Half65-71P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-72P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-72David Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tylen Riley.
- 2nd Half70-72Tylen Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-74P.J. Haggerty made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-74Tylen Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-74Tylen Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-74Ian Smikle made Layup. Assisted by Tylen Riley.
- 2nd Half76-74Tylen Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-76P.J. Haggerty made Layup. Assisted by Khamari McGriff.
- 2nd Half79-76Miles Barnstable made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Smikle.
- 2nd Half79-77Khamari McGriff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-78Khamari McGriff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-78Ian Smikle made Layup.
- 2nd Half82-78Myles Rigsby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-78Myles Rigsby made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-79P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-80P.J. Haggerty made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-82P.J. Haggerty made Jumper.
- 2nd Half83-84David Castillo made Layup. Assisted by Khamari McGriff.
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas State Wildcats, below favours Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Venue
- Bramlage ColiseumManhattan, KS
- Attendance7123
- OfficialsRick Crawford, Jeffrey Anderson, Robert Felder
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