NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — The Tulsa Golden Hurricane delivered a commanding wire-to-wire performance on Wednesday night, overwhelming the Tulane Green Wave 90-56 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game at Devlin Fieldhouse.

Tulsa, which never trailed, improved to 23-6 overall and solidified its position near the top of the conference standings. Tulane fell to 16-11, seeing its two-game winning streak snapped decisively in front of a sparse crowd of 1,482.

The most critical phase of the game unfolded early, as Tulsa established immediate and total control. The Golden Hurricane opened the contest with a 9-0 run, fueled by aggressive defense and efficient scoring. David Green of Tulsa scored the game’s first basket on a layup just 16 seconds in, setting the tone. While Tulane’s Curtis Williams briefly stemmed the tide with a pair of early baskets, Tulsa’s offensive execution and defensive pressure proved relentless.

A key sequence midway through the first half effectively put the game out of reach. With Tulsa leading 9-6, the Golden Hurricane embarked on a 14-3 run over a four-minute span. The surge was highlighted by a Tylen Riley three-pointer, a Romad Dean dunk off a feed from Ian Smikle, and a relentless attack on the offensive glass that generated multiple second-chance opportunities. Tulsa’s defense during this stretch forced Tulane into rushed shots and shot-clock violations, holding the Green Wave to just one field goal.

By the time the first media timeout arrived with 15:03 remaining in the half, Tulsa had built a 23-9 lead. The Golden Hurricane’s advantage never dipped below double digits again. They led 45-29 at halftime and maintained their intensity in the second half, matching their first-half output with another 45 points while holding Tulane to 27.

Tulsa’s dominance was reflected across the stat sheet. The Golden Hurricane shot 49.2% from the field and a blistering 43.8% from three-point range, making 14 of 32 attempts. They were also efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 15. Perhaps most telling was their work on the boards, where they outrebounded Tulane 41-28 and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds to Tulane’s five.

Tulsa’s offensive rating of 128.3 points per 100 possessions showcased an elite level of efficiency, while Tulane struggled mightily with an offensive rating of 82.8. The Golden Hurricane committed only nine turnovers and dished out eight assists on their 32 made field goals.

David Green led all scorers with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, adding four assists. Tylen Riley orchestrated the offense masterfully, scoring 15 points and distributing a game-high eight assists. Ade Popoola added 16 points, and Romad Dean provided a significant spark off the bench with 10 points. Miles Barnstable contributed 11 points, all from beyond the arc.

For Tulane, Curtis Williams and Asher Woods each scored 16 points, but they combined to shoot 13-of-31 from the field. Rowan Brumbaugh handed out five assists but was held to seven points on 2-of-8 shooting. The Green Wave shot just 37.7% overall and 27.3% from three-point range.

The victory extended Tulsa’s recent run of strong form. The Golden Hurricane have now won seven of their last eight games, with the only loss in that stretch a narrow four-point road defeat at Wichita State. Their high-powered offense has scored 90 or more points in four of those contests.

Tulane, which entered the game with a slight edge in pregame statistical projections, was unable to generate any sustained momentum. The Green Wave’s defense, which had been a strength in recent close victories, was thoroughly dismantled by Tulsa’s balanced and precise attack.

Tulsa concludes its regular season on the road at East Carolina on March 5. Tulane will look to regroup quickly, as it faces a trip to South Florida on Sunday before visiting Temple on March 5.