TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — Miles Barnstable scored 25 points to help Tulsa edge Charlotte 79-74 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Donald Reynolds Center.

The Golden Hurricane led 41-30 at halftime but the 49ers mounted a second-half charge, closing within a single possession late. Tulsa secured the win at the free-throw line in the final seconds. Barnstable hit six 3-pointers for Tulsa. Tylen Riley added 15 points and seven assists.

Dezayne Mingo led Charlotte with 19 points and nine assists. Anton Bonke and Damoni Harrison each scored 17 for the 49ers, who dominated inside with 34 paint points but were outscored by 21 from beyond the arc. Tulsa improved to 21-6. Charlotte fell to 13-13.