- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Event Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Venue: Reynolds Center, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UTSA Roadrunners (5-21) are heading to the Reynolds Center this Sunday to face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (21-6).
In their previous game, the UTSA Roadrunners took on Florida Atlantic, suffering a defeat with a final score of 60-52. The Roadrunners accumulated 16 personal fouls, while Florida Atlantic had 14. They struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 19 attempts. Florida Atlantic managed to shoot 66.7% from the free-throw line, converting 12 of 18 attempts. Additionally, Florida Atlantic dominated the boards with 43 rebounds (11 offensive, 32 defensive) but had no blocks. They also recorded 11 assists and 3 steals. On defense, UTSA allowed their opponents to shoot 36.7% from the field (22 of 60). They achieved 8 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and stole the ball 9 times. As for rebounding, UTSA grabbed a total of 45 boards, including 14 offensive rebounds. At the charity stripe, the Roadrunners converted 6 of 12 shots for a 50% success rate. Ultimately, UTSA ended the game with a 30.8% shooting percentage (20 of 65) and hit 6 of their 26 three-point attempts.
Baboucarr Njie was a standout performer in this match, contributing 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting in 32 minutes, along with securing 8 rebounds and handing out 2 assists, boasting a 69.2% shooting efficiency.
The Roadrunners enter this contest with a record of 5-21 for the season. They average 68.9 points per game, ranking 329th in college basketball, and shoot 39.5% from the field. From three-point range, their success rate stands at 28.9% (192 of 664), with a free-throw percentage of 68.6%. As a unit, they secure 36.6 rebounds per game and have tallied 282 assists this season, ranking 354th nationally in assists. They commit 12.3 turnovers and average 17.3 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Roadrunners are forcing 11.2 turnovers per game and are drawing an average of 15.6 fouls. They rank 312th nationally in allowing assists, with 411 given up this season. Their opponents are shooting at a 44.6% efficiency (724 of 1,624), and they yield an average of 41.2 rebounds per game. On three-pointers, they concede 34.1% and rank 331st in points allowed per game at 79.8.
The last encounter for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane saw them clinch a narrow victory with a score of 79-74 against Charlotte. The Golden Hurricane secured 18 defensive rebounds alongside 9 offensive boards, totaling 27 rebounds in this battle. They turned the ball over 11 times but managed 8 steals. Charlotte committed 16 fouls, allowing Tulsa to shoot 18 free throws, of which they made 13 for a 72.2% success rate. Tulsa also excelled beyond the arc, converting 18 of 41 attempts (43.9%). At the end of the game, they shot 42.1% from the field (24 of 57) while allowing Charlotte to shoot 50.9% (28 of 55) and 39.3% (11 of 28) from three-point range. Tulsa limited Charlotte to just 26 rebounds (4 offensive).
Miles Barnstable was pivotal for the Golden Hurricane, scoring 25 points during 35 minutes on the floor while notching 5 rebounds and shooting 56.3% on 9 of 16 shooting.
Tulsa holds a commendable record of 21-6 this season. Offensively, the Golden Hurricane boasts an impressive 48.2% shooting percentage, ranking 38th nationally. They have scored a total of 2,305 points this season, averaging 85.4 points per game, and they gather 37.9 rebounds per contest. Their assist average stands at 15.1 per game (113th nationally), while they limit their turnovers to 10.7 per game. Tulsa averages 16.4 personal fouls and an exceptional 78.2% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Tulsa limits opponents to 32.9% shooting from beyond the arc and allows 71.2% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 12.7 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking 125th and 50th in college basketball, respectively. In terms of points allowed, Tulsa ranks 157th in D-1, giving up 73.0 points per game. They force 10.4 turnovers on average and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.9% from the field (110th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Take UTSA
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