Tulsa Golden Hurricane Set to Swirl Past Rice Owls at Reynolds Center Showdown

As the Tulsa Golden Hurricane prepare to host the Rice Owls at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Golden Hurricane have been showing a strong trend in their recent performances, which suggests they could have the upper hand in this upcoming game.

Looking back at their past few games, Tulsa has demonstrated a solid defense and an ability to capitalize on turnovers. In their clash with New Mexico State Aggies, they turned a six-point deficit into a victory by forcing turnovers and maintaining composure under pressure. Their 65-59 win was marked by an impressive 89 percent success rate from the free-throw line and a commendable assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.09.

The team's offensive prowess was even more evident against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils where they secured a commanding 79-50 win. Dominating fast breaks with 26 points and converting turnovers into 31 points showcased their aggressive playstyle that could prove vital against Rice Owls.

Their narrowest margin came during an intense face-off with Missouri State Bears, where Tulsa edged out with a one-point victory (73-72). Despite being outrebounded, they made up for it through high shooting percentages from both two-point range (57 percent) and free throws (82 percent), along with better ball handling reflected in fewer turnovers.

These trends indicate that if Tulsa can maintain their defensive tenacity while continuing to exploit fast break opportunities and maintain high shooting accuracy, especially from the charity stripe, they stand a good chance of extending their winning streak.

Fans should expect another thrilling home performance as Tulsa looks to leverage its recent momentum against Rice Owls' challenge. With strategic plays and robust defense being key factors in recent successes, these will undoubtedly be areas of focus as they aim for another victory on home turf.

The game is scheduled for February 17th at 8:00 PM local time at Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network.