Tulsa defeats Wichita State 93-83 in high-scoring matchup

Tylen Riley scores career-high 30 points to lead Tulsa to victory over Shockers

Feb. 2, 2026 at 7:55am

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In a high-scoring affair at the Reynolds Center, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Wichita State Shockers 93-83. Tulsa guard Tylen Riley led the way with a career-high 30 points, powering his team to the victory in front of a rowdy home crowd.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference victory for Tulsa as they look to improve their standing in the American Athletic Conference. The high-scoring nature of the game also showcases the offensive firepower of both teams and the exciting brand of basketball being played in the AAC this season.

The details

Tulsa's Tylen Riley had the game of his career, pouring in 30 points to lead his team to the 10-point win over Wichita State. The Golden Hurricane shot 52% from the field and 40% from three-point range, while also dominating the rebounding battle 38-29.

  • The game was played on February 2, 2026.

The players

Tylen Riley

A guard for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane who scored a career-high 30 points in the win over Wichita State.

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The takeaway

Tulsa's offensive firepower and Riley's career performance were the keys to this important conference victory over a tough Wichita State squad. The Golden Hurricane showed they can win high-scoring affairs, which will serve them well as they continue their push for a top spot in the AAC standings.