- Matchup: USF Bulls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Reynolds Center, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (13-2) will take on the USF Bulls (9-6) at the Reynolds Center.
In their most recent clash, the USF Bulls triumphed over North Texas with a final score of 74-70. The Bulls were called for 19 personal fouls, while North Texas racked up 23. South Florida landed 7 out of 16 three-pointers, whereas North Texas struggled, shooting 45.0% from the charity stripe by converting 9 of 20 attempts. On the boards, North Texas managed 30 rebounds (10 offensive and 20 defensive) but did not block any shots. The Mean Green also registered 9 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, South Florida allowed 46.6% shooting from the field as their opponents went 27 for 58. The Bulls dished out 11 assists and forced 12 turnovers, while also grabbing 33 rebounds (10 offensive).
The Bulls were successful at the free-throw line, sinking 27 out of 36 attempts for a 75.0% success rate, and ended the match with a 44.7% shooting from the field, hitting 21 of 47 attempts, including 5 out of 19 from beyond the arc.
Izaiyah Nelson played a crucial role in the team’s success, scoring 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting. He logged 32 minutes on the court and pulled down 10 rebounds while recording 1 assist.
With a season record of 9-6, South Florida averages 11.9 turnovers per game and commits 21.5 fouls on average. As a team, they pull down 43.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 261 assists, ranking them 65th in Division 1 for assists. The Bulls are shooting 32.4% from three-point range (143 of 441) and 73.9% from the free-throw line. They average 90.9 points per game, placing them 14th nationally, while shooting 44.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulls are adept at forcing 15.8 turnovers per game while averaging 21.4 personal fouls per contest. They rank 155th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 199. Opponents shoot 43.0% against them (402 of 935) and the Bulls allow an average of 38.3 rebounds per game. Their opponents hit 36.0% of three-point attempts, with South Florida ranking 320th in points allowed per game at 79.9.
Last time out, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane suffered a close loss, falling 72-67 to North Texas. In total rebounds, Tulsa allowed North Texas to secure 22 rebounds (7 on the offensive end). The Golden Hurricane achieved a 42.1% shooting from beyond the arc, with 8 of 19 shots landing, and excelled at the free-throw line, making 14 of 18 attempts (77.8%). Their opponents converted 25 of 54 field goals for a shooting percentage of 46.3% while Tulsa finished at 44.7% from the floor with 21 of 47 shots made. They struggled from three-point range, making only 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%). They capitalized at the charity stripe, hitting 21 of their attempts for an 84.0% success rate, generating 25 total free-throw attempts thanks to North Texas’ 17 fouls. Tulsa also turned the ball over 13 times and recorded only 1 steal, while gathering 17 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 24 boards in the game.
David Green was a notable performer for the Golden Hurricane, scoring 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting, good for 63.6%. He also collected 4 rebounds during his 29 minutes on the floor, though he did not register any assists.
Tulsa holds a 13-2 overall record this season. They average 15.9 fouls per game and boast a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.5%. The Golden Hurricane average 16.2 assists per game (83rd in the country) and commit 10.4 turnovers per contest. With a total of 1,326 points scored so far (averaging 88.4 per game), Tulsa is also grabbing an average of 39.4 rebounds per contest. The team’s field goal percentage stands at 49.0%, landing them at 42nd in Division 1.
Defensively, the Golden Hurricane rank 103rd in D-1 for points allowed per game at 70.2. They force 11.2 turnovers each game and limit opponents to a 41.6% shooting percentage from the field (86th in the nation). Tulsa’s defense allows 33.1% from three-point range (121 of 366) while conceding a 72.7% free-throw percentage. Opponents average 12.9 assists and 30.1 total rebounds against them, placing Tulsa at 150th and 19th respectively in college basketball.
Which team will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on South Florida
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