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Can Tulsa Golden Hurricane Surge Past Wichita State?

As the Tulsa Golden Hurricane prepare to face off against the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 22nd, promises to be a thrilling encounter in the world of college basketball.


Jan 14, 2023; Wichita, Kansas, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Xavier Bell (1) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past performances, the Golden Hurricane have shown a commendable resilience and an upward trajectory. In their last game against New Mexico State Aggies, they secured a victory with 65 points against the Aggies' 59. Their defensive prowess was evident with eight steals and only one block less than their opponents. Offensively, they struggled from beyond the arc with just a 20 percent three-point shooting rate but made up for it with an impressive 89 percent from the free-throw line.


The game prior saw an even more dominant performance as they put up 79 points against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils' mere 50. This time around, Tulsa's fast break points stood out at an impressive tally of 26, showcasing their ability to capitalize on turnovers which they turned into a substantial 31 points.


Jan 14, 2023; Wichita, Kansas, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Kenny Pohto (11) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Against Missouri State Bears in what was a closely contested affair ending in a narrow win (73-72), Tulsa's two-point field goal percentage was strong at 57 percent and free throws were sunk at an efficient rate of 82 percent. They also managed to keep turnovers low which helped them maintain control throughout the game.


Tulsa's recent games highlight several trends: strong two-point shooting percentages hovering above forty percent; high efficiency from the charity stripe; and aggressive defense leading to significant points off turnovers. However, there is room for improvement in three-point shooting accuracy and rebounding where they've been outperformed by opponents.


Jan 14, 2023; Wichita, Kansas, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Sterling Gaston-Chapman (3) puts up a shot over Wichita State Shockers forward Kenny Pohto (11) during the first half at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

As we approach this highly anticipated match-up on February 22nd at Charles Koch Arena broadcasted on ESPNU channel 208, fans should expect Tulsa Golden Hurricane to leverage their strengths while addressing areas that need improvement. With both teams looking to assert dominance early on in this contest, it will undoubtedly be one that shouldn't be missed by any college basketball enthusiast.

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