- Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs USF Bulls
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: Yuengling Center, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane, boasting a 20-3 record, will face off against the USF Bulls (15-8) at the Yuengling Center this Sunday.
In their previous game, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane secured a close 78-76 victory over Florida Atlantic. Tulsa achieved a field goal percentage of 45.2% (28 of 62) and connected on 8 of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 14 of 19 free throw attempts, resulting in a 73.7% success rate. On the glass, Tulsa grabbed 26 rebounds, including five offensive boards, and provided 13 assists. They forced 10 turnovers while claiming six steals on the defensive end. Florida Atlantic shot 43.5% from the field (30 of 69) and registered eight assists along with six steals. The Owls secured 41 rebounds (13 offensive, 28 defensive) but did not record any shot blocks. They struggled at the free throw line, hitting only 9 of 15 attempts (60.0%), and made 7 of 30 three-point shots. Tulsa committed 13 personal fouls, while Florida Atlantic tallied 18.
Notably, David Green emerged as a standout performer, hitting 55.0% from the floor, contributing 27 points, and registering one assist during his 31 minutes on the court. He also collected three rebounds while converting 11 of 20 shots.
Tulsa enters this contest with a stellar season record of 20-3. They average 10.4 turnovers per game and commit approximately 16.3 fouls. The Golden Hurricane collect 38.1 rebounds per game and have dished out 353 assists this season, ranking 111th in D-1. From long range, they connect on 39.2% of their three-point attempts (230 of 587) and maintain a free throw percentage of 79.1%. Offensively, they lead the way with an impressive 87.5 points per game, ranking 16th in the nation, and shoot 49.3% overall from the field.
Defensively, Tulsa has forced 10.9 turnovers per game and drawn 19.3 fouls. They rank 99th in D-1 for assists surrendered, allowing 284 this season. The Golden Hurricane permit opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field (591 of 1,388) and yield 31.2 rebounds per game. They limit three-pointers to 33.2% accuracy, and rank 150th in points allowed per game, giving up 72.6.
In their last outing, the USF Bulls triumphed over UTSA with a final score of 109-88. The Bulls secured 37 total rebounds, including 20 on the defensive end and 17 offensively. They only turned the ball over five times while registering eight steals. UTSA committed 18 fouls, allowing the Bulls to attempt 23 free throws, of which they made 16 for a 69.6% success rate. From long range, South Florida sank 11 of 31 attempts (35.5%). They shot 55.4% overall, converting 41 of 74 field goals. The Bulls allowed UTSA to hit 32 of 57 shots, who shot 56.1% in the match. UTSA also made 12 of 21 three-pointers (57.1%) and 12 of 18 free throws (66.7%). In terms of rebounding, the Bulls conceded 24 total rebounds to UTSA (7 offensive).
Izaiyah Nelson shone for the Bulls in this game, making 11 of 14 shots for a 78.6% rate, posting 25 points in 23 minutes along with five rebounds and one assist.
South Florida’s current record stands at 15-8 this season. The Bulls commit 20.5 fouls per game and shoot 73.8% from the free throw line. They average 17.8 assists per game (23rd in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.6 times. The Bulls have scored a total of 2,079 points this season (90.4 per game) while grabbing 42.9 rebounds on average. Offensively, South Florida is converting 44.7% of field goal attempts, which ranks 223rd in Division 1.
Defensively, the Bulls are ranked 312th in college basketball for points allowed per game with 79.4. They cause 14.3 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field (ranked 103rd in college). South Florida lets opponents make 35.7% of their three-point attempts (193 of 540) and shooters connect at a 70.6% rate from the free throw line. They concede an average of 13.1 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, placing them at 163rd and 333rd nationally, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Tulsa
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