Friday, November 21
Tulsa, Okla.
7 p.m.
Tulsa
vs
Austin Peay
Golden Hurricane Return to Reynolds Center to Host Austin Peay
11/20/2025 2:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
TULSA, Okla. — After three in a row away from the Reynolds Center, the Tulsa men's basketball team is back in front of the home faithful on Friday when they host Austin Peay.
Date/Time: November 21, 2025 / 7 PM
Site: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Arena: Reynolds Center (8,355)
Radio: 99.5 FM Big Country, Learfield Network affiliates, and Varsity Network App
Talent: Josh Haley (pxp) & J.R. Rollo (analyst)
Video: ESPN+
Talent: Chad McKee (pxp) & Pooh WIlliamson (analyst)
Social Updates: @TUMBasketball | #ReignCane
History: Tulsa leads, 1-0
In Tulsa: Tulsa leads, 1-0
LIVE STATS
STORY LINES
• The Golden Hurricane are coming off another instant classic in an 84-83 defeat at Kansas State. Miles Barnstable led the way for Tulsa with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Myles Rigsby had 12 points and five boards in his season debut, going 8-for-8 from the line. Tylen Riley added four assists while David Green was also in double figures with 11 points.
• Following Tulsa's one-point win over Oral Roberts, it was the second straight game the Golden Hurricane played that was decided by one point.
• It was the first time since 2011 that the Golden Hurricane played in back-to-back one-point games (Jan. 26 vs. SMU, L, 59-58 and Jan. 29 vs. UTEP, W, 69-68), and the ninth occasion in program history.
• Tulsa had won three straight one-point games before Monday with the last defeat coming against Air Force on Nov. 13, 2021, by a score of 59-58.
• Kenpom has Tulsa ranked No. 204 in adjusted tempo through Nov. 18 games with a score of 70.1. Last season that would have put the Golden Hurricane No. 53 and tied with national champion Florida.
• Tulsa is tied for the American lead in assists per game at 16.8, along with South Florida.
• The Golden Hurricane are 19th in the country with 31.5 free throw attempts per game. They're third in the American Conference with a .738 free throw percentage.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
• Austin Peay is 3-2 on the season after falling to Ole Miss, 72-65, on Tuesday in Oxford.
• Three governors finished in double figures, led by 18 points from Collin Parker. Zyree Collins had 17 points while Rashaud Marshall added 14.
• Thy are led offensively by true freshman Zyree Collins who is averaging 14.4 points per game. He has scored in double figures in all five games, including a high of 19 at Wyoming.
• The Governors close a five-game road trip against the Golden Hurricane. They opened the season at home with a 128-47 win over Bryan before their road trip. They return home on Nov. 25 against Northern Illinois.
SERIES HISTORY
• This is the second all-time meeting between the programs.
• Tulsa won the first meeting, 72-65, back in 2019 in the Reynolds Center.
• Despite trailing 36-34 at the half, Tulsa outscored the Governors by nine in the second half for the win. Brandon Rachal scored a career-high 30 points on 9-of-12 shooting and sunk 10-of-11 free throws in the win.
GETTING TO THE CHARITY STRIPE
• Tulsa has gotten to the free throw line 126 times this season, 31.5 times per game, good enough to rank 19th in the country. South Florida leads the country and the conference at 37.5.
• Their 23.3 made free throws per game are currently 19th in the nation. South Florida also leads the country with 29.3.
• Last season the Golden Hurricane only made 13.0 free throws per game, last in the American, and 19.5 attempts per game, 11th in the American.
SPREADING THE LOVE
• Tulsa has had at least 15 assists in each of the first four games of the season. The Golden Hurricane reached that mark 12 times last season.
• Tulsa is tied with South Florida at the top of the American Conference with 16.8 assists per game. UC Irvine leads the country at 25.3.
• Tulsa has assisted on .598 of made field goals this season, 67-of-112.
LONGEVITY IN THE LEAGUE
• Head coach Eric Konkol enters his fourth season with the Golden Hurricane.
• Konkol enters the year tied for the fourth-longest tenured coach in the American Conference.
• Only Penny Hardaway (Memphis, 8th season), Ron Hunter (Tulane, 7th season), and Andy Kennedy (UAB, 6th season) have been in the league longer.
• East Carolina head coach, and former Tulsa assistant, Michael Scwartz, is also entering his fourth season leading his program.
FIRST TIMERS
• Three opponents on the schedule are new to the Golden Hurricane men's basketball program.
• Tulsa plays Oklahoma Christian, Manhattan Christian, and Denver for the first time ever this season, all at the Reynolds Center.
NEW LOOK ROSTER
• The Golden Hurricane roster features 11 newcomers in 2025-26, 8 transfers and 3 freshmen.
• David Green headlines the group after two stellar seasons at Rhode Island, where he averaged 14.2 points per game the last two seasons. Green previously played for Eric Konkol back in 2021-22 at Louisiana Tech where he averaged 7.2 points and 3.0 rebounds off the bench in Konkol's final season in Ruston.
• Miles Barnstable is a scoring threat anywhere on the floor. After starting his collegiate career at DIII Wisconsin-Whitewater, Barnstable has scored 1,449 points entering his senior season. Last season he was the Summit League Newcomer of the Year and All-Conference First Team at St. Thomas.
• Myles Rigsby and Terrance Ford Jr. bring a championship pedigree to the roster after transferring from the Sun Belt Conference. Rigsby's Troy Trojans defeated Ford's Arkansas State Red Wolves in the SBC Championships last season to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament after the two sides were part of a four-way tie for the regular season crown.
• Romad Dean is a veteran presence after spending 3 seasons at Fordham. The senior started 32 games last season, averaging 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds and shooting .342 from deep.
• From the JUCO level, Ade Popoola is a scoring threat after averaging 18.6 points a year ago. He was ranked the No. 7 JUCO transfer by Rivals and the No. 11 JUCO transfer by JUCOrecruiting.com.
• Doryan Onwuchekwa brings depth to the post after grabbing 4.9 boards in just 18.2 minutes of action last year at Georgia Tech while local product Carter Benton transfers from Pacific, appearing in 19 games for the Tigers last season.
• TU's roster will also feature 3 true freshmen. KJ Martin Jr. joined the team last spring after graduating high school early but did not appear in a game. Jaylen Lawal joins the team as a 3-star recruit out of high school while Leon Sifferlin joins the roster with international experience from France.
BACK ON THE BENCH
• Three players return who saw game action last season to the Golden Hurricane.
• Ian Smikle headlines the returners for the Golden Hurricane. Last season the West Palm Beach, Florida native earned American Conference All-Freshman Team honors after averaging 5.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Last season he pulled down 183 rebounds, the third most by a freshman in program history.
• Tyler Behrend and Cal Conroy also saw action last season for the Golden Hurricane. Behrend appeared in 16 games, averaging 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds while Conroy saw time in 2 contests.
LAST TIME OUT
• Tulsa fell to Kansas State, 84-83, on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
• Four players scored in double figures, led by Miles Barnstable's 18. Tylen Riley and Myles Rigsby added 12 each while David Green scored 11 in the effort.
• The Golden Hurricane outscored the Wildcats 49-45 in the second half, the team's second most points in a half this season and their most in the second half.
UP NEXT
• Tulsa heads west for the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Desert, California. They'll face San Jose State on Nov. 25 before facing either Northern Iowa or Loyola Chicago on Nov. 26.
Single Game Tickets on Sale
Single game tickets are on sale now, with prices starting at $15 a game. Season tickets are still on sale starting at $99 per seat. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the ticket office at tuticketoffice@utulsa.edu or 918-631-4688 or visit HERE.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Date/Time: November 21, 2025 / 7 PM
Site: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Arena: Reynolds Center (8,355)
Radio: 99.5 FM Big Country, Learfield Network affiliates, and Varsity Network App
Talent: Josh Haley (pxp) & J.R. Rollo (analyst)
Video: ESPN+
Talent: Chad McKee (pxp) & Pooh WIlliamson (analyst)
Social Updates: @TUMBasketball | #ReignCane
History: Tulsa leads, 1-0
In Tulsa: Tulsa leads, 1-0
LIVE STATS
STORY LINES
• The Golden Hurricane are coming off another instant classic in an 84-83 defeat at Kansas State. Miles Barnstable led the way for Tulsa with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Myles Rigsby had 12 points and five boards in his season debut, going 8-for-8 from the line. Tylen Riley added four assists while David Green was also in double figures with 11 points.
• Following Tulsa's one-point win over Oral Roberts, it was the second straight game the Golden Hurricane played that was decided by one point.
• It was the first time since 2011 that the Golden Hurricane played in back-to-back one-point games (Jan. 26 vs. SMU, L, 59-58 and Jan. 29 vs. UTEP, W, 69-68), and the ninth occasion in program history.
• Tulsa had won three straight one-point games before Monday with the last defeat coming against Air Force on Nov. 13, 2021, by a score of 59-58.
• Kenpom has Tulsa ranked No. 204 in adjusted tempo through Nov. 18 games with a score of 70.1. Last season that would have put the Golden Hurricane No. 53 and tied with national champion Florida.
• Tulsa is tied for the American lead in assists per game at 16.8, along with South Florida.
• The Golden Hurricane are 19th in the country with 31.5 free throw attempts per game. They're third in the American Conference with a .738 free throw percentage.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
• Austin Peay is 3-2 on the season after falling to Ole Miss, 72-65, on Tuesday in Oxford.
• Three governors finished in double figures, led by 18 points from Collin Parker. Zyree Collins had 17 points while Rashaud Marshall added 14.
• Thy are led offensively by true freshman Zyree Collins who is averaging 14.4 points per game. He has scored in double figures in all five games, including a high of 19 at Wyoming.
• The Governors close a five-game road trip against the Golden Hurricane. They opened the season at home with a 128-47 win over Bryan before their road trip. They return home on Nov. 25 against Northern Illinois.
SERIES HISTORY
• This is the second all-time meeting between the programs.
• Tulsa won the first meeting, 72-65, back in 2019 in the Reynolds Center.
• Despite trailing 36-34 at the half, Tulsa outscored the Governors by nine in the second half for the win. Brandon Rachal scored a career-high 30 points on 9-of-12 shooting and sunk 10-of-11 free throws in the win.
GETTING TO THE CHARITY STRIPE
• Tulsa has gotten to the free throw line 126 times this season, 31.5 times per game, good enough to rank 19th in the country. South Florida leads the country and the conference at 37.5.
• Their 23.3 made free throws per game are currently 19th in the nation. South Florida also leads the country with 29.3.
• Last season the Golden Hurricane only made 13.0 free throws per game, last in the American, and 19.5 attempts per game, 11th in the American.
SPREADING THE LOVE
• Tulsa has had at least 15 assists in each of the first four games of the season. The Golden Hurricane reached that mark 12 times last season.
• Tulsa is tied with South Florida at the top of the American Conference with 16.8 assists per game. UC Irvine leads the country at 25.3.
• Tulsa has assisted on .598 of made field goals this season, 67-of-112.
LONGEVITY IN THE LEAGUE
• Head coach Eric Konkol enters his fourth season with the Golden Hurricane.
• Konkol enters the year tied for the fourth-longest tenured coach in the American Conference.
• Only Penny Hardaway (Memphis, 8th season), Ron Hunter (Tulane, 7th season), and Andy Kennedy (UAB, 6th season) have been in the league longer.
• East Carolina head coach, and former Tulsa assistant, Michael Scwartz, is also entering his fourth season leading his program.
FIRST TIMERS
• Three opponents on the schedule are new to the Golden Hurricane men's basketball program.
• Tulsa plays Oklahoma Christian, Manhattan Christian, and Denver for the first time ever this season, all at the Reynolds Center.
NEW LOOK ROSTER
• The Golden Hurricane roster features 11 newcomers in 2025-26, 8 transfers and 3 freshmen.
• David Green headlines the group after two stellar seasons at Rhode Island, where he averaged 14.2 points per game the last two seasons. Green previously played for Eric Konkol back in 2021-22 at Louisiana Tech where he averaged 7.2 points and 3.0 rebounds off the bench in Konkol's final season in Ruston.
• Miles Barnstable is a scoring threat anywhere on the floor. After starting his collegiate career at DIII Wisconsin-Whitewater, Barnstable has scored 1,449 points entering his senior season. Last season he was the Summit League Newcomer of the Year and All-Conference First Team at St. Thomas.
• Myles Rigsby and Terrance Ford Jr. bring a championship pedigree to the roster after transferring from the Sun Belt Conference. Rigsby's Troy Trojans defeated Ford's Arkansas State Red Wolves in the SBC Championships last season to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament after the two sides were part of a four-way tie for the regular season crown.
• Romad Dean is a veteran presence after spending 3 seasons at Fordham. The senior started 32 games last season, averaging 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds and shooting .342 from deep.
• From the JUCO level, Ade Popoola is a scoring threat after averaging 18.6 points a year ago. He was ranked the No. 7 JUCO transfer by Rivals and the No. 11 JUCO transfer by JUCOrecruiting.com.
• Doryan Onwuchekwa brings depth to the post after grabbing 4.9 boards in just 18.2 minutes of action last year at Georgia Tech while local product Carter Benton transfers from Pacific, appearing in 19 games for the Tigers last season.
• TU's roster will also feature 3 true freshmen. KJ Martin Jr. joined the team last spring after graduating high school early but did not appear in a game. Jaylen Lawal joins the team as a 3-star recruit out of high school while Leon Sifferlin joins the roster with international experience from France.
BACK ON THE BENCH
• Three players return who saw game action last season to the Golden Hurricane.
• Ian Smikle headlines the returners for the Golden Hurricane. Last season the West Palm Beach, Florida native earned American Conference All-Freshman Team honors after averaging 5.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Last season he pulled down 183 rebounds, the third most by a freshman in program history.
• Tyler Behrend and Cal Conroy also saw action last season for the Golden Hurricane. Behrend appeared in 16 games, averaging 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds while Conroy saw time in 2 contests.
LAST TIME OUT
• Tulsa fell to Kansas State, 84-83, on Monday at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
• Four players scored in double figures, led by Miles Barnstable's 18. Tylen Riley and Myles Rigsby added 12 each while David Green scored 11 in the effort.
• The Golden Hurricane outscored the Wildcats 49-45 in the second half, the team's second most points in a half this season and their most in the second half.
UP NEXT
• Tulsa heads west for the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Desert, California. They'll face San Jose State on Nov. 25 before facing either Northern Iowa or Loyola Chicago on Nov. 26.
Single Game Tickets on Sale
Single game tickets are on sale now, with prices starting at $15 a game. Season tickets are still on sale starting at $99 per seat. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the ticket office at tuticketoffice@utulsa.edu or 918-631-4688 or visit HERE.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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