Tulsa Golden Hurricane Set to Clash with Memphis Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Tulsa Golden Hurricane prepare to host the Memphis Tigers at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling Men's Basketball game. The upcoming match on January 5th is set against a backdrop of recent victories that suggest the Golden Hurricane are gathering momentum at just the right time.

In their last outing on December 23rd, Tulsa displayed resilience and strategic prowess, overcoming New Mexico State Aggies with a score of 65-59. Despite shooting only 34 percent from the field and 20 percent from beyond the arc, they managed to secure a win through sheer determination and an impressive free throw performance, hitting nearly 89 percent of their shots from the line.

The defensive efforts by Tulsa were noteworthy as well; they racked up eight steals and limited their turnovers to twelve against NMSU. This defensive tenacity will be crucial when facing Memphis Tigers' offense.

Earlier in December, on the 20th, Tulsa showcased their offensive capabilities by putting up an impressive scoreline of 79-50 against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. Their field goal percentage was sky-high at nearly 61 percent and they converted over half of their three-point attempts. The team also demonstrated an aggressive defense with thirteen steals leading to thirty-one points off turnovers.

However, it wasn't just about scoring; sharing was caring for TLSA as they dished out seventeen assists that day. This kind of teamwork will be essential when going head-to-head with MEM.

The narrowest victory came against Missouri State Bears on December 16th where TLSA edged out a win by one point (73-72). In this nail-biter game, both teams fought hard but it was Tulsa's slightly better shooting accuracy from both two-point range (57 percent) and free throws (82 percent) that made all difference.

Looking ahead to January's game against MEM, fans should expect TLSA to leverage their home-court advantage fully – something that has been evident in past performances at Donald W. Reynolds Center where crowd support has spurred them on towards victory.

MEM will undoubtedly pose a challenge; however based on recent form – particularly TLSA’s ability to execute under pressure – there is every reason for optimism among fans of the Golden Hurricane.

Mark your calendars for January 5th at 7:00 PM CT as Tulsa takes on Memphis in what promises to be an enthralling encounter in Oklahoma’s own Donald W. Reynolds Center. Fans can catch all live action via ESPN+ online broadcast network and witness whether TLSA can continue its winning streak or if MEM will halt their progress cold in its tracks.