Tulsa Dominates Tulane in NCAAB Showdown
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
Tulsa Golden Hurricane 90, Tulane Green Wave 56, 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 Tulane Green Wave?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat Tulane Green Wave 90-56 at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on February 25, 2026.
Who was favored in Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane triumphed over the Tulane Green Wave with a final score of 90-56 at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. This victory marked a continuation of Tulsa's strong season, improving their record to 24-6, while Tulane fell to 17-12. The game showcased Tulsa's offensive prowess, as they averaged 81.6 points in their last ten games, significantly outpacing Tulane's average of 71.9 points per game in the same span.
Tulsa entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 100-74 and the Charlotte 49ers 79-74. Their performance in the last ten games has been impressive, with a record of 7-3. In contrast, Tulane had a mixed record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they had been on a positive trajectory with four consecutive wins leading up to this contest.
At home, Tulane's performance has been less than stellar, holding a home record of 2-3 in their last five games. Meanwhile, Tulsa's away record stood at 2-2, indicating that they have been more successful on their home court. The previous meetings between these two teams in the 2025 season saw Tulsa winning both encounters, including a narrow 79-77 victory and a 59-56 win.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details regarding player availability, but both teams have been competing with their respective lineups as the season progresses. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Tulsa was favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 156.5. The odds reflected Tulsa's strong performance and form leading into the game, with a moneyline of -250 for the Golden Hurricane and +205 for the Green Wave.
The game conditions were typical for a late February evening, with both teams looking to solidify their standings as the season nears its conclusion. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to notable scoring plays, including a 26-foot three-point jumper by Jaylen Lawal and a series of free throws and layups by KJ Greene, who contributed significantly to Tulsa's scoring.
Tulsa's ability to dominate the boards and control the pace of the game was evident, leading to a significant gap in the score as they pulled away in the second half. The Golden Hurricane's offensive strategy, combined with their defensive efforts, proved too much for Tulane, who struggled to keep pace as the game progressed.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the strengths of Tulsa as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason, while Tulane will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings as they look to bounce back in their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TLSA -5.5 | 156.5 o -108 / u -112 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane -250 · Tulane Green Wave +205 |
Leaders
- PointsCurtis Williams Jr.16Tulane Green Wave
- AssistsRowan Brumbaugh5Tulane Green Wave
- ReboundsCurtis Williams Jr.5Tulane Green Wave
- PointsDavid Green19Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- AssistsTylen Riley8Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- ReboundsTyler Behrend8Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Recent form
Tulane Green Wave
Last 10: 5-5Streak W471.9 scored · 73.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W81-75vs Rice OwlsFeb 22
- W77-71at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 20
- W55-54at UAB BlazersFeb 15
- W77-66vs Temple OwlsFeb 12
- L61-75vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 8
- W78-76at Memphis TigersFeb 1
- L83-97vs South Florida BullsJan 29
- L70-73at Charlotte 49ersJan 24
- L74-79at Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 22
- L63-71vs North Texas Mean GreenJan 18
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Last 10: 7-3Streak W281.6 scored · 74.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- W100-74vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 22
- W79-74vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 19
- L77-81at Wichita State ShockersFeb 15
- L63-68vs UAB BlazersFeb 12
- L74-80at South Florida BullsFeb 8
- W78-76at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 5
- W93-83vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 1
- W82-66vs North Texas Mean GreenJan 29
- W87-81at Rice OwlsJan 24
- W83-66vs Memphis TigersJan 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 | Tulane Green Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-65 | 20-53 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 14-32 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 27 |
| Free throws | 12-15 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 20 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 22 |
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 37 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 91 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half41-27Tyler Behrend makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half42-27Tyler Behrend makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half42-29Curtis Williams Jr. makes layup
- 1st Half45-29Romad Dean makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half48-29Ade Popoola makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half50-29Tylen Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-31Rowan Brumbaugh makes layup (Luke Rasmussen assists)
- 2nd Half52-31David Green makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half55-31Miles Barnstable makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-31David Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half59-31Tyler Behrend makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-33Curtis Williams Jr. makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-35Asher Woods makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-35Ade Popoola makes 24-foot three point jumper (David Green assists)
- 2nd Half62-37Tyler Ringgold makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-37David Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half65-38Asher Woods makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-39Asher Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-41Josiah Moore makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Tyler Ringgold assists)
- 2nd Half67-41Jaylen Lawal makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-41Ade Popoola makes layup (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half72-41David Green makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half75-41Romad Dean makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Behrend assists)
- 2nd Half75-44Luke Rasmussen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
- 2nd Half77-44Tylen Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-45Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-46Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-46Ade Popoola makes 23-foot three point jumper (Romad Dean assists)
- 2nd Half81-46Ade Popoola makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half82-46Ade Popoola makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half83-46Ade Popoola makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half83-48Asher Woods makes driving layup (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
- 2nd Half83-50KJ Greene makes layup (Luke Rasmussen assists)
- 2nd Half83-51KJ Greene makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half86-51Jaylen Lawal makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half86-52KJ Greene makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-53KJ Greene makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-53Leon Sifferlin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half90-53Jaylen Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-56Jake Shapiro makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vasilije Kuridza assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Tulane Green Wave, below favours Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Venue
- Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin FieldhouseNew Orleans, LA
- Attendance1482
- OfficialsVladimir Voyard-Tadal, Rob Rorke, Shane Land
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