UAB Blazers Edge Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Close Contest
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Reynolds Center
UAB Blazers 68, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UAB Blazers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?
UAB Blazers beat Tulsa Golden Hurricane 68-63 at Reynolds Center on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in UAB Blazers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the UAB Blazers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with a final score of 68-63 at the Reynolds Center. This game was significant as it marked a crucial win for UAB, improving their record to 17-9 while Tulsa fell to 20-6. The Blazers' victory also avenged their earlier loss to the Golden Hurricane earlier in the season, where they lost 99-77 on January 18, 2026.
Both teams entered this game with contrasting recent forms. Tulsa had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games but was on a one-game losing streak after falling to the South Florida Bulls 80-74 on February 8, 2026. They had been averaging 82.7 points scored and allowing 76.8 points per game during this stretch. Their home record stood strong at 3-1 in their last four home games, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, their recent loss may have affected their confidence heading into this matchup.
On the other hand, UAB came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Rice Owls 71-65 on February 8, 2026. The Blazers were averaging 80.1 points scored and allowing 81.3 points per game in their last ten. They had been particularly strong on the road, boasting a perfect 5-0 record in their last five away games, which added to their momentum heading into the contest.
In terms of previous meetings, UAB had a slight edge with a 2-1 record against Tulsa in their last three encounters. This included their earlier victory in January and two wins from the previous season. The familiarity between the two teams likely contributed to the intensity of this matchup.
Injury-wise, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but the overall performance of both teams suggested that they were fielding their strongest lineups.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Tulsa as 10.5-point favorites with a total set at 161.5. The home moneyline was listed at -625, while UAB's moneyline was at 455, indicating that the market favored Tulsa significantly before the game. However, the outcome demonstrated that UAB was able to defy expectations and secure a crucial victory.
Conditions in the Reynolds Center were typical for a basketball game, with no specific adverse weather conditions reported that would impact play. This allowed both teams to focus solely on the game without external distractions.
As the game progressed, key moments included several free throws made by Dayjaun Anderson and Evan Chatman for UAB, which helped maintain their lead in the second half. Tulsa made a late push, highlighted by a three-point jumper from Miles Barnstable, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive nature of college basketball, particularly in the NCAAB league, where every game can have significant implications for postseason positioning.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TLSA -10.5 | 161.5 o -112 / u -108 | UAB Blazers +455 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane -625 |
Leaders
- PointsTylen Riley15Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- AssistsTylen Riley5Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- ReboundsTylen Riley9Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- PointsDayjaun Anderson20UAB Blazers
- AssistsChance Westry5UAB Blazers
- ReboundsEvan Chatman13UAB Blazers
Recent form
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Last 10: 7-3Streak L182.7 scored · 76.8 allowed per game3-1 at home
- 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
- W99-77at UAB BlazersJan 18
- W86-74at Charlotte 49ersJan 15
- L78-93vs South Florida BullsJan 10
- L67-72at North Texas Mean GreenJan 4
UAB Blazers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W180.1 scored · 81.3 allowed per game5-0 away
- W71-65vs Rice OwlsFeb 8
- L80-90vs Memphis TigersFeb 6
- W72-68at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 1
- W83-73at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 29
- L69-82vs South Florida BullsJan 23
- L77-99vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 18
- W82-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 15
- W87-85at East Carolina PiratesJan 11
- L71-76vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 8
- W109-106at South Florida BullsJan 4
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 | UAB Blazers | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-66 | 25-58 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 27 |
| Free throws | 9-13 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 32 |
| Assists | 16 | 11 |
| Steals | 10 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 36 |
| Fouls | 13 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 80 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-29Tyler Behrend makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-29Salim London makes layup (Evan Chatman assists)
- 2nd Half32-29Chance Westry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-29Chance Westry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-29Daniel Rivera makes layup (Chance Westry assists)
- 2nd Half37-29Daniel Rivera makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-29Salim London makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dayjaun Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half40-30Romad Dean makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-31Romad Dean makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-31Salim London makes layup
- 2nd Half42-33Miles Barnstable makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half44-33Salim London makes layup
- 2nd Half44-36Myles Rigsby makes 24-foot three point jumper (Miles Barnstable assists)
- 2nd Half46-36Ari Gooch makes layup (Salim London assists)
- 2nd Half46-38Jaylen Lawal makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-40Tyler Behrend makes layup (Jaylen Lawal assists)
- 2nd Half47-40Chance Westry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-42Miles Barnstable makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-42Evan Chatman makes layup
- 2nd Half51-42Chance Westry makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-44Tyler Behrend makes layup (David Green assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Tylen Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-49Miles Barnstable makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half54-49Evan Chatman makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chance Westry assists)
- 2nd Half57-49Dayjaun Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Daniel Rivera assists)
- 2nd Half57-51David Green makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-54Miles Barnstable makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
- 2nd Half59-54Daniel Rivera makes layup (Chance Westry assists)
- 2nd Half59-56Tyler Behrend makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-57Tyler Behrend makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-57Dayjaun Anderson makes 5-foot dunk (Evan Chatman assists)
- 2nd Half63-57Dayjaun Anderson makes layup (Daniel Rivera assists)
- 2nd Half64-57Dayjaun Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-57Dayjaun Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-57Evan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Tyler Behrend makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-60Tylen Riley makes layup
- 2nd Half67-60Evan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60Evan Chatman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-63Miles Barnstable makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Tulsa Golden Hurricane, below favours UAB Blazers.
Venue
- Reynolds CenterTulsa, OK
- Attendance3361
- OfficialsSean Casady, Bharat Ramnanan, Shane Land
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