WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — A dominant second-quarter surge and a stellar performance from Hannah Riddick propelled the Tulsa women’s basketball team to a 75-65 victory over Wichita State in an American Athletic Conference matchup Tuesday night at Charles Koch Arena.

The Golden Hurricane, improving to 16-6 overall, weathered an early offensive barrage from the Shockers before seizing control with a game-defining 21-8 run in the second period. Wichita State fell to 5-18.

The game’s pivotal shift came after a blistering start by the home team. Wichita State’ Jaila Harding, a hometown guard from Wichita, ignited the Shockers early, connecting on three first-quarter three-pointers. Her backcourt mate, Taya Davis, orchestrated the offense with precision, dishing out four assists in the opening frame as Wichita State built a 23-18 lead after one quarter.

The momentum swung decisively in the second. Tulsa tightened its defense, forcing eight Wichita State turnovers in the quarter while holding the Shockers to just three made field goals. The Golden Hurricane opened the period on a 13-2 run, flipping a five-point deficit into a six-point lead they would not relinquish. The defensive pressure stifled Wichita State’s rhythm, and Tulsa capitalized on the other end with efficient offense to take a 37-31 advantage into halftime.

Tulsa’s star forward Hannah Riddick was instrumental throughout. The 6-foot-1 junior from Calgary, Canada, scored a game-high 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field, adding two assists, a block and a steal in 30 minutes. Her interior scoring and timely baskets consistently answered any attempt by Wichita State to mount a comeback.

She was complemented by guard Mady Cartwright, who delivered a complete performance with 21 points and seven assists. Cartwright, from Greenwood, Arkansas, was also perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all nine of her attempts, part of a stellar 18-for-21 team effort from the stripe that proved crucial.

Wichita State relied heavily on the scoring of Harding, who finished with 24 points, and Bre’Yon White, who added 12. Davis tallied 11 assists but was hampered by seven turnovers as Tulsa’s defensive activity, which generated 11 steals, took its toll.

Despite being outrebounded 13-5 on the offensive glass, Tulsa’s superior efficiency won the day. The Golden Hurricane shot 49% from the field compared to Wichita State’s 44.1%, and their 108.7 offensive rating on 69 possessions outpaced the Shockers’ 93.9.

The Shockers made several pushes in the second half, closing to within four points late in the third quarter and again early in the fourth. Each time, Tulsa responded, often through Riddick or a key play from its supporting cast. Jade Clack provided 11 points and three steals, while Abby Jegede contributed seven points and three steals.

A driving layup by Layla-J Cameron with 8:13 remaining in the fourth quarter gave Tulsa a 56-54 lead, and the Golden Hurricane gradually extended their advantage down the stretch. A three-pointer by Cartwright with 2:58 left pushed the lead to seven, and Tulsa closed the game by making six consecutive free throws to seal the 10-point road win.

The victory extends Tulsa’s winning streak to three games following conference wins over Memphis and Florida Atlantic last week. Wichita State has now lost two straight.

Tulsa next hosts Texas-San Antonio on Saturday. Wichita State travels to face Charlotte on Saturday.