TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — In a crosstown rivalry game defined by grit over grace, the Tulsa women’s basketball team remained undefeated by outlasting Oral Roberts 78-69 in overtime on Monday night at a raucous Mabee Center.

The Golden Hurricane, now 4-0, needed a dominant extra period to finally subdue the pesky Golden Eagles after the teams finished regulation knotted at 63. Tulsa seized control in overtime, outscoring Oral Roberts 15-6, with Hannah Riddick serving as the primary catalyst.

Riddick, a 6-foot-1 junior from Calgary, Canada, delivered a powerhouse performance, scoring a game-high 27 points. Her relentless work in the paint and ability to draw fouls proved crucial, especially in the overtime period where she consistently attacked the basket to keep the Golden Eagles at bay.

The game was a stark contrast in styles. Tulsa struggled mightily with its shooting, converting just 22 of 49 field goal attempts and a dismal 29 of 41 from the free-throw line. However, they compensated with stifling defense, forcing 27 Oral Roberts turnovers and converting them into 19 points. Their offensive rating of 90.2 points per 100 possessions, while not stellar, was significantly more efficient than Oral Roberts’ mark of 74.7.

Oral Roberts, which fell to 2-3, was led by Gentry Baldwin’s 21 points. The 5-foot-5 guard from Bixby, Oklahoma, was a constant threat, but the Golden Eagles’ offense sputtered when it mattered most, particularly in overtime where they managed only two field goals.

The contest was a back-and-forth affair from the start. Tulsa opened with a strong first quarter, taking a 17-11 lead, but Oral Roberts responded with an 18-point second quarter to narrow the gap and trailed just 29-26 at halftime. The Golden Eagles continued to chip away, eventually forcing overtime with a late push in the fourth quarter, where both teams scored 24 points.

Beyond Riddick, Tulsa received key contributions from Mady Cartwright, who logged 40 minutes and scored 15 points, and Abby Jegede, who added 13 points and a critical block in the final minutes of regulation. For Oral Roberts, A’Maya Holton scored 14 points and Kayten Donley dished out five assists, but the team’s 24 turnovers and 4-of-17 shooting from three-point range ultimately proved too much to overcome.

The announced attendance of 1,670 witnessed a tense, physical battle that featured 51 total turnovers and 67 combined free-throw attempts. The victory extends Tulsa’s early-season momentum as they prepare for a home contest against Missouri State. Oral Roberts looks to rebound on the road against Nebraska.