Tulsa Blows Away Tulane Men, 90-56

Tulsa dominates Tulane in key American Conference matchup

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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In a crucial American Conference matchup, the Tulsa Hurricane defeated the Tulane Green Wave by a score of 90-56 on Wednesday night. Tulsa, who is in second place in the conference standings, put on an offensive showcase, shooting 49.2% from the field and 45% from three-point range. Tulane, who is tied for fifth in the standings, struggled mightily, only shooting 38% from the field in the first half.

Why it matters

This game had major implications for the American Conference standings, as Tulsa is chasing South Florida for the top spot, while Tulane is fighting to secure one of the six byes for the conference tournament. Tulsa's dominant performance showed why they are considered one of the top teams in the conference, while Tulane's struggles raised questions about their ability to compete with the conference's elite.

The details

Tulsa jumped out to an early 11-9 lead and never looked back, going on a 6-0 run to take a 24-16 lead midway through the first half. The Hurricane continued to pull away, building a 45-29 halftime lead. In the second half, Tulsa extended their lead to as much as 37 points, showcasing their offensive firepower and taking advantage of gaps in Tulane's defense.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • The American Conference tournament begins on March 11, 2026.

The players

Tulsa Hurricane

The Tulsa men's basketball team, who are in second place in the American Conference standings with a 10-5 conference record.

Tulane Green Wave

The Tulane men's basketball team, who are tied for fifth in the American Conference standings with an 8-6 conference record.

Ron Hunter

The head coach of the Tulane Green Wave.

Curtis Williams Jr.

The leading scorer for the Tulane Green Wave, with 16 points in the game.

Asher Woods

A Tulane player who scored 14 points in the game, the only other Green Wave player in double digits.

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What they’re saying

“We got beat up today. They're (Tulsa) playing for a championship, and they showed it.”

— Ron Hunter, Tulane Head Coach (si.com)

“I thought we were out of when we came out of the locker room. I thought we were mentally and physically fatigued.”

— Ron Hunter, Tulane Head Coach (si.com)

“You've been playing so well during the year. You've got to dig deeper this time of year. This is the first time these guys (Tulane) are going through that. But even if we had played great, they (Tulsa) shot the lights out. They played like a championship basketball team.”

— Ron Hunter, Tulane Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

Tulane will be on the road Sunday afternoon to take on South Florida, the team atop the American Conference standings.

The takeaway

Tulsa's dominant performance showcased why they are considered one of the top teams in the American Conference, while Tulane's struggles raised questions about their ability to compete with the conference's elite as they fight for a bye in the upcoming conference tournament.