- Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Minges Coliseum, Greenville, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, the East Carolina Pirates (11-18) will face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (23-6) at Minges Coliseum.
Recently, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane achieved an impressive victory against Tulane, finishing the game 90-56. In terms of fouls, Tulsa recorded 15 while Tulane had 14. The Golden Hurricane converted 6 out of 22 three-point attempts. Tulane, meanwhile, shot 62.5% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 16 shots. On rebounding, Tulane managed 23 boards (5 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They dished out 11 assists and stole the ball 9 times. On defense, Tulsa held Tulane to 37.7% shooting, allowing 20 out of 53 attempts. The Golden Hurricane also tallied 20 assists, capitalizing on 12 turnovers with 8 steals. They secured 38 rebounds, including 11 offensive grabs. At the charity stripe, Tulsa made 12 out of 15 attempts, achieving an 80.0% success rate. Overall, Tulsa finished the game with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (32 of 65) and sank 14 of 32 shots from beyond the arc.
David Green stood out in this contest, shooting 66.7% from the floor while contributing 4 assists. He played for 20 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
Tulsa enters this matchup with a strong 23-6 record for the season. They average 10.5 turnovers per game and commit 16.1 personal fouls as a team. Tulsa is securing 38.1 rebounds per game and has made a total of 452 assists this year, ranking 108th in Division 1 basketball. The Golden Hurricane connects 39.0% of the time from the three-point line (306 of 785) and enjoys a 78.3% success rate at the free-throw line. They are averaging 86.0 points per game, placing them 16th in collegiate basketball, while shooting 48.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Golden Hurricane force an average of 10.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.6 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.0% shooting from three-point range and rank 139th in college basketball in points allowed per game (72.5). Tulsa has a defensive field goal percentage of 42.8% (747 of 1,745) and allows 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 88th in assists allowed with 368 given up this season.
In their last game, the East Carolina Pirates enjoyed a victory, defeating Memphis 84-68. On the glass, East Carolina allowed Memphis to grab a total of 25 boards (11 offensive). The Pirates shot 31.3% from three-point range, making 5 out of 16 attempts, and finished with a free throw percentage of 65.0% by converting 13 out of 20. Memphis shot 25 of their 67 attempts from the field, resulting in a 37.3% shooting rate. East Carolina finished strong with 30 out of 56 shot attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 53.6%. From downtown, they hit 9 out of 18 attempts (50.0%) and made 15 free throws for a 75.0% conversion rate. Memphis committed 20 fouls in this match, providing the Pirates with numerous charity stripe opportunities. The Pirates collected 29 defensive rebounds and secured 7 offensive boards for a total of 36 rebounds in the game.
Jordan Riley was a key player for the Pirates, scoring 31 points in 40 minutes and also notching 3 assists. He shot 57.9% from the floor, making 11 of 19 attempts, and added 12 rebounds to his total.
The East Carolina Pirates hold a record of 11-18 this season. Their offense is shooting 42.1% from the field, ranking 327th in the nation. They have accumulated 2,068 points this season, averaging 71.3 points per game, alongside 36.4 rebounds per game. They generate 11.7 assists per game (ranking 329th nationally) and average 12.1 turnovers. The Pirates commit 16.2 fouls per game and convert 70.2% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, East Carolina allows 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc (241 of 697) and opponents have a free throw percentage of 72.6%. They concede an average of 14.5 assists and 36.2 rebounds per game, ranking 268th and 291st respectively in college hoops. The Pirates rank 249th in points per game allowed, with an average of 76.5 points conceded. They force 11.7 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 44.5% from the floor (200th in college basketball).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Tulsa
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