Tulane Women's Basketball Faces Key 4-Game Stretch, Begins in Tulsa

Green Wave looks to improve conference tournament positioning against Golden Hurricane

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Tulane women's basketball team heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to take on the Golden Hurricane in a key American Athletic Conference matchup. The Green Wave currently sits in 10th place in the 13-team league, with the top 10 teams advancing to the conference tournament. Tulane has won its last two games, while Tulsa has lost three of its last four. The teams previously met in January, with Tulsa winning 76-73 in New Orleans.

Why it matters

This game kicks off an important four-game stretch to close out the regular season for Tulane, as the team looks to secure a spot in the upcoming American Athletic Conference Tournament. The Green Wave is currently on the outside looking in, so a win over Tulsa could go a long way in improving their tournament positioning.

The details

Tulane and Tulsa have met 41 times previously, with the Green Wave holding a 28-13 advantage in the series. However, Tulsa has won the last four matchups, including the earlier meeting this season. Tulane is led by Kanija Daniel (11.3 ppg), Amira Mabry (10.2 ppg), and Mecailin Marshall (10.2 ppg), while Tulsa is paced by Mady Cartwright (15.5 ppg, 2.4 apg). The Green Wave has been strong defensively in conference play, ranking fourth in the AAC in points allowed per game.

  • Tulane and Tulsa will tip off at 6:30 p.m. CT on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • The teams previously met on January 6, 2026, with Tulsa winning 76-73 in New Orleans.

The players

Kanija Daniel

Tulane's leading scorer, averaging 11.3 points per game.

Amira Mabry

Tulane guard averaging 10.2 points per game and recently surpassed 1,000 career points.

Mady Cartwright

Tulsa's top scorer and assist leader, averaging 15.5 points and 2.4 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tulane will return home on Saturday, February 28, to host Wichita State. The start time for the contest has been changed to 1:00 p.m. at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.

The takeaway

This game is crucial for Tulane's hopes of securing a spot in the American Athletic Conference Tournament. A win over Tulsa could go a long way in improving the Green Wave's positioning, as they look to make a late-season push for the postseason.