Tulsa defeats Rice 97-48

Tulsa Dominates Rice in Statement Win

In a statement victory, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane blew out the visiting Rice Owls 97-48 on New Year's Eve at Reynolds Center.

The home team took control early, leading 40-27 at halftime and never looked back. The final margin was an astonishing 49 points, with Tulsa's largest lead being just 49 points. The difference in performance between the two teams was stark, with Rice struggling to keep up with Tulsa's high-powered offense.

Tulsa's impressive shooting displayed a balanced attack, as they connected on 37 of 60 field goals (62.0%), including 24 made 2-pointers and 13 three-pointers. The Golden Hurricane also dominated the glass, grabbing 43 rebounds, including 32 defensive stops. Tulsa's offense was efficient in transition, scoring 28 fast break points and utilizing turnovers to their advantage, scoring 23 points off Rice's mistakes.

In contrast, Rice struggled on both ends of the court. The Owls connected on just 16 of 57 field goals (28.0%), including a dismal 10 of 30 from 2-point range. Tulsa's defense stifled Rice's offense, holding them to a mere 18 points in the paint and limiting fast break opportunities to just three.

The statistics told the story of a dominant performance by Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane shot an impressive eFG% of 72.5%, with a True Shooting% of 74.3%. Meanwhile, Rice struggled with an eFG% of 33.3% and a True Shooting% of 37.2%.

For Tulsa, this statement win is significant, particularly given the team's recent struggles. This victory should boost their confidence heading into conference play.

GAME LEADERS

* Tulsa: Isaiah Adams (14 points), Aaron Ford (11 points)

* Rice: Andre Harris (12 points)

The Golden Hurricane's balanced performance and stifling defense made for a convincing win. With this statement victory, Tulsa solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with in conference play.

FINAL SCORE

Tulsa 97

Rice 48

REYNOLDS CENTER

December 31, 2025

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