20 For 20: TU Upsets No. 9 Wichita State

Our 20 For 20: Two Decades of Reynolds Center Magic series continues this week with a look back at TU's 77-67 win over No. 9 Wichita State on Nov. 17, 2015.

Ron Baker, Fred VanVleet and the No. 9 Wichita State Shockers came to the Reynolds Center on Nov. 17, 2015, looking to extend a seven-game winning streak against its old Missouri Valley Conference rival, but TU had other plans. After a Baker dunk on the opening tip, Tulsa made four 3-pointers in the first six minutes to take an early lead. However, VanVleet hit three straight triples in the final 90 seconds to lift WSU to a 31-30 edge at halftime.

In the second half, the Shockers had a five-point advantage in the early minutes before a 7-0 TU run gave the home squad a 37-35 lead and the Hurricane would not trail again. A key four-point play from Pat Birt with 9:20 to play stretched the TU cushion to 57-51 and minutes later, an 11-2 Hurricane spurt pushed the lead to 69-57 with just four minutes remaining. WSU got no closer than nine points the rest of the way as TU students rushed the floor after the final buzzer sounded on a 77-67 Tulsa victory. Shaquille Harrison led the way with 20 points, Marquel Curtis and Birt came off the bench to contribute 16 points and 14 points, respectively.

The victory provided an early signature win for the Hurricane as it would go on to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament under second-year head coach Frank Haith.

Click on the video above for highlights from the game. For a look back at all of our Reynolds Center moments so far, click here.

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20 For 20: TU Upsets No. 9 Wichita State

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