Preview: Tulsa Aims to Continue Surge Against Struggling Wichita State

WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — A surging Tulsa women’s basketball team will look to extend its winning streak when it visits struggling Wichita State in an American Athletic Conference matchup Tuesday night at Charles Koch Arena.

The Golden Hurricane (15-6, 8-2 AAC) enter on a three-game win streak, most recently outlasting Memphis 74-69 in double-overtime on Saturday. Tulsa has won seven of its last nine contests.

The Shockers (5-17, 2-8), meanwhile, seek to halt a slide after a 83-65 home loss to UAB on Saturday. Wichita State has lost five of its last six games.

The teams met just over a month ago in Tulsa, with the Golden Hurricane securing a 64-58 victory on Dec. 30.

Tulsa is powered by guard Hannah Riddick, who is averaging 19.1 points over her last eight games. She scored 22 points with eight rebounds in 42 minutes in the win over Memphis. Forwards Mady Cartwright and Jade Clack, who had 13 and 17 points respectively in that game, provide crucial support.

Wichita State will rely on guard Taya Davis, who leads the team in assists and is coming off an 11-point, seven-rebound, seven-assist performance against UAB. Forward Treasure Thompson, who scored 12 points off the bench Saturday, offers an interior presence.

The game pits one of the conference’s top offenses against its most porous defense. Tulsa averages 71.2 points per game in AAC play, while Wichita State allows a conference-worst 75.8 points per game in league contests.

A key battle will be on the glass, where Tulsa outrebounded Wichita State 42-31 in their first meeting. Clack’s 12-rebound effort against Memphis highlights Tulsa’s strength in that area.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST. Following this game, Tulsa will host Texas-San Antonio on Saturday, while Wichita State travels to face Charlotte.