Tulsa Women's Basketball Defeats FAU in Second Half Surge

Golden Hurricane dominate paint and rebounding in 77-58 victory

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The Tulsa women's basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic 77-58 on Tuesday night at Donald W. Reynolds Center, outscoring the Owls 41-21 in the second half. Tulsa shot 55.1% from the field and made 18-of-22 free throws, dominating the paint with 40 points and holding a 35-25 rebounding advantage.

Why it matters

This win continues Tulsa's strong season and showcases their ability to make key adjustments at halftime to pull away from their opponent. The Golden Hurricane have been a consistent force in the conference this year, making them a team to watch as the season progresses.

The details

Junior guard Mady Cartwright led Tulsa with 18 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 performance at the free throw line. The Golden Hurricane's defense was also a key factor, limiting FAU to just 21 points in the second half.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 30, 2026 at the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The players

Mady Cartwright

A junior guard for the Tulsa women's basketball team who scored a team-high 18 points in the victory.

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The takeaway

Tulsa's ability to make halftime adjustments and dominate the paint and rebounding battle proved to be the difference in this conference matchup. The Golden Hurricane's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense make them a tough team to beat as the season continues.