Tulsa Golden Hurricane Edges Out Texas Southern Tigers at Health & PE Arena

In a closely contested game at the Health & PE Arena, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane emerged victorious over the Texas Southern Tigers with a final score of 83-80. The Tulsa team's season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-1.

The game began with both teams displaying strong offensive efforts. The first quarter saw the Golden Hurricane put up 19 points against the Tigers' slightly higher 20. However, in the second quarter, Tulsa managed to outscore their opponents by two points, bringing in 16 points to Texas Southern's 14 and narrowing the gap.

As play continued into the third quarter, both teams matched each other with an additional 19 points apiece. It was in this period that key players for Tulsa began to shine through with critical baskets that kept them neck and neck with their rivals.

The fourth quarter proved decisive for Tulsa as they ramped up their offense to secure an additional 29 points against Texas Southern's commendable but insufficient effort of adding another 27 to their tally. This surge allowed them to clinch a narrow three-point lead as time expired.

Throughout this intense matchup, fans witnessed several standout performances from members of the Golden Hurricane squad. Their ability to maintain composure under pressure and execute effective plays when it mattered most was instrumental in securing this early-season win.

Looking ahead, fans of Tulsa can catch their next game against East Carolina Pirates at Minges Coliseum on December 30th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. While no broadcast networks have been announced for this upcoming encounter in Greenville, supporters are encouraged to stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can follow along as their team takes on new challenges on court.