Tulsa-SMU Game Time on Feb. 22 Changes to 2 PM

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Tulsa-SMU Game Time on Feb. 22 Changes to 2 PM

1/30/2020 11:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball

It’s Legends Day and Retirement of Bobby “Bingo” Smith Jersey No. 32

TULSA, Okla. –– The tip-off time for the Tulsa men's basketball game against the SMU Mustangs on Saturday, Feb. 22 has been changed to 2:00 p.m. (CT) from the original start time of 5:00 p.m. The game will now air on ESPNews instead of the original broadcast on ESPNU.

The Tulsa-SMU game is also "Legends Day" as the 2000 NCAA "Elite Eight" team will be specially recognized on its 20^th anniversary.

One of the most decorated players in the history of the Tulsa basketball program, Bobby "Bingo" Smith (1965-69), will have his Golden Hurricane jersey "No. 32" retired in a halftime ceremony during the contest.

Tulsa is just one of two American Athletic Conference teams with just one loss at 6-1 and an overall 14-6 record, while SMU is 15-5 and 5-3 in AAC play.