- Matchup: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Reynolds Center, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-9) will face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-1) this Wednesday at the Reynolds Center.
In their previous matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions fell to DePaul with a final score of 76-72. The Golden Lions achieved a field goal percentage of 48.3% (29 of 60) and managed to make 8 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled by converting 6 out of 7 shots, resulting in an 85.7% success rate. Arkansas-Pine Bluff secured a total of 29 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and dished out 19 assists while forcing their opponents into 6 turnovers, registering 3 steals. Defensively, they allowed DePaul to shoot 40.0% from the floor, where DePaul managed 22 of 55 attempts. DePaul recorded 13 assists and grabbed 31 rebounds (9 offensive, 22 defensive), without any blocks. From the charity stripe, DePaul converted 29 of their 41 attempts for a free throw shooting percentage of 70.7%, while they struggled from distance, making only 3 of 18 attempts. In terms of fouls, the Golden Lions committed 28, while DePaul was whistled for 11.
Quion Williams was a standout performer, boasting a shooting percentage of 55.6% from the field. He collected 8 assists and played 39 minutes, totaling 7 rebounds and scoring 27 points on 10 of 18 shooting.
The Golden Lions enter this matchup with a 1-9 record this season. They are averaging 68.9 points per game, ranking 324th in college basketball, while shooting 38.8% from the field. The team hits 29.2% of their three-point attempts (68 of 233) and 76.5% from the free-throw line. Arkansas-Pine Bluff averages 33.0 rebounds per game and has tallied a total of 133 assists, ranking 228th nationally. They commit 15.2 turnovers per game and average 21.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Golden Lions force 11.1 turnovers per game while drawing 15.4 personal fouls. They rank 360th in the nation for allowing assists, having given up 198 this season. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 48.2% (304 of 631) and they concede an average of 41.6 rebounds per game. The Golden Lions also allow 36.3% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 364th in points per game allowed, surrendering 92.3.
In their last outing, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane secured a decisive win, defeating Missouri State 98-74. They grabbed 22 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, totaling 33 rebounds. Tulsa committed 7 turnovers but managed to earn 8 steals during the game. Missouri State committed 21 personal fouls, providing the Golden Hurricane with 30 free throw opportunities. Tulsa converted 24 of these attempts, achieving an 80.0% free throw percentage. From beyond the arc, Tulsa hit 14 of 33 attempts (42.4%) and finished the game shooting 30 of 63 from the field, resulting in a 47.6% shooting percentage. Missouri State managed to convert 25 of their 51 attempts, shooting 49.0% from the field and 50.0% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 26 shots, while finishing 11 of 19 from the charity stripe (57.9%). As for rebounding, Tulsa allowed Missouri State to claim 20 boards in total (4 offensive).
David Green was a key player for the Golden Hurricane in this game, achieving a 54.5% shooting rate by knocking down 6 of 11 shots, contributing 3 rebounds and scoring 17 points in just 20 minutes of action, along with 1 assist.
Currently, Tulsa holds an impressive 8-1 record this season. Offensively, the Golden Hurricane are shooting 48.1% from the field, placing them 75th in the nation. They have scored a total of 790 points (87.8 points per game) and average 41.3 rebounds. The team registers 17.4 assists per game (46th nationally) while committing only 9.9 turnovers. Tulsa averages 14.3 personal fouls per contest and maintains a solid 77.4% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Tulsa allows opponents to shoot 33.2% from three-point range (75 of 226) and 69.7% from the charity stripe. They permit 12.8 assists and 29.6 rebounds per game, ranking 153rd and 15th in Division 1, respectively. Tulsa is positioned 78th nationally for points allowed per game at 68.1. Additionally, they force 11.0 turnovers per game and have restricted opponents to a field goal percentage of 41.6% (111th in college basketball).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA clash?
Prediction: Bet on Tulsa
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