Golden Hurricane Stumbles Against Mean Green in a Tussle at Tulsa
In a conference game that saw the Tulsa Golden Hurricane fall to the North Texas Mean Green, the final score read 68-55. The Golden Hurricane's season record now stands at an even split, while the Mean Green improved their tally in what was a hard-fought contest.
The Donald W. Reynolds Center witnessed a battle where defense played a critical role for both teams. The Golden Hurricane managed to block five shots and steal the ball six times, showcasing their defensive capabilities despite falling short on offense with only 55 points scored throughout the game. Their shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was notably low, with just four successful three-pointers out of 18 attempts, translating to 22 percent effectiveness.
On offense, Tulsa struggled to find their rhythm against a tenacious North Texas defense that stole possession ten times and blocked one shot attempt by Tulsa players. The home team's field goal percentage stood at 37 percent after making only 16 out of 43 attempts from the field. Despite these challenges, they excelled at free throw shooting with an impressive rate of approximately 70 percent.
The Mean Green capitalized on turnovers scoring 13 points off them compared to six by Tulsa and also dominated second-chance points with ten against two by the home team. North Texas showed better ball distribution as well with eight assists over six by Tulsa.
Rebounding was another area where North Texas had an edge; they pulled down a total of 34 rebounds including seven offensive boards which contributed to their second-chance opportunities whereas Tulsa grabbed only four offensive rebounds out of their total of 27.
Despite these struggles for dominance under both baskets, fans remained supportive throughout as indicated by an attendance figure reaching over four thousand spectators in hopes of witnessing a home victory.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team in person or through broadcasts, the next challenge for the Golden Hurricane will be against UAB Blazers at Donald W. Reynolds Center located in Tulsa on February 11th at noon local time (1:00 PM EST). This upcoming match can be viewed live on ESPN+, ensuring supporters won't miss any action as it unfolds.