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Tulsa hosts Wichita State in AAC matchup
Tylen Riley scored 20 points in Tulsa's recent win over North Texas
Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:15am
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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-3, 6-2 AAC) will host the Wichita State Shockers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) in an American Athletic Conference matchup on Sunday at 2 p.m. EST. Tulsa is coming off an 82-66 victory over the North Texas Mean Green, in which guard Tylen Riley scored 20 points.
Why it matters
This game features two of the top teams in the AAC, with Tulsa currently in second place and Wichita State in fifth. A win for Tulsa could help them maintain their position near the top of the conference standings, while a Wichita State victory would shake up the AAC hierarchy.
The details
Tulsa has been led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players averaging double-digit points per game. In addition to Riley's 20-point performance against North Texas, forward Tim Dalger has been a consistent contributor, averaging 15.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Wichita State, meanwhile, has been paced by guard Tyson Etienne, who is scoring 17.3 points per contest.
- Tulsa defeated North Texas 82-66 in their last game.
- This matchup between Tulsa and Wichita State is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
The players
Tylen Riley
A guard for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane who scored 20 points in the team's recent win over North Texas.
Tim Dalger
A forward for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane who is averaging 15.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.
Tyson Etienne
A guard for the Wichita State Shockers who is scoring 17.3 points per game this season.
What they’re saying
“We're really starting to click as a team and I'm proud of the effort the guys have been putting in.”
— Frank Haith, Tulsa Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a top-4 seed and a first-round bye in the upcoming AAC Tournament.
The takeaway
This matchup between two of the AAC's top teams should provide an exciting conference clash as Tulsa looks to maintain its position near the top of the standings while Wichita State aims to pull off a road upset.
