Thursday, December 18
Tulsa, Okla.
11:00 a.m.
Tulsa
7-4,0-0American
67
vs
43
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
3-7,0-0SWAC
1
2
3
4
F
Ark.-Pine Bluff
7
9
14
13
43
Tulsa
10
24
20
13
67
Photo by: Anais Moua
Tulsa Defeats UAPB 67-43 on Education Day
12/18/2025 2:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa (7-4) defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-7) 67-43 Thursday morning in front of 4,165 fans at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Golden Hurricane's annual Education Day game. It was the third-highest attended Tulsa women's basketball game in school history as junior forward Rylee Grays scored the team's 67th point at the buzzer to the delight of the young audience in the stands.
TU took down the Golden Lions with a 44-29 rebounding advantage and 36 points in the paint. Tulsa's defense forced 18 turnovers, contributing to their decisive victory under the home lights.
Junior guard Jade Clack had her best game in a Golden Hurricane uniform, scoring a career-high 16 points off 7-of-8 made field goals in just her second start for TU. Junior guard Mady Cartwright also finished in double-digits with 14 points and led Tulsa with three assists and three steals, while freshman guard Dora Toman led the floor with nine rebounds.
"Super proud of our team," Head Coach Angie Nelp said. "I'm super proud of the way that we responded from our last game. I thought that we had a great start in the first and the second quarter especially. I felt like we felt like we had good transition and teamwork. I think one of the biggest differences in the game was rebounding, and I thought that our team did an exceptional job of rebounding and holding them on the glass. Our entire roster crashed the boards really hard, which allowed us to get going in some transition offense. One player I felt like was greatly impactful for the game was Jade Clack, because she really speeds up the game and has great pace. Overall, I love how our team is growing. You look at our non-conference schedule, we have one more game left. As we head on the road later this week, I'm really looking forward to seeing us step on the floor and compete but really pleased with our growth in the non-conference season."
The game commenced with UAPB's Jailah Pelly making an early impact, blocking a layup attempt by Hannah Riddick. Abby Jegede put the Golden Hurricane on the board with two successful free throws at 9:08, giving them an early lead. Tulsa's defensive play was highlighted by a steal from Mady Cartwright, though scoring was sparse on both sides. Laura Di Stefano extended the lead with two consecutive 3-pointers, each assisted by Alisha Peavy, at 1:59 and 1:27, respectively. Briontanay Marshall of the Golden Lions narrowed the gap with a layup, but the Hurricane maintained a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Tulsa maintained control throughout the second quarter, outscoring the Lions 24-9. Jade Clack contributed significantly, recording a layup at 8:54 and a fastbreak layup at 5:25, helping to extend the Hurricane's lead. Cartwright added to the momentum with a three-pointer at 2:36, and Rylee Grays capitalized on free throws to further increase the advantage. Dora Toman sealed the quarter with a layup at 29 seconds, ending the period with Tulsa ahead 34-16.
In the third quarter, Tulsa maintained control with a notable scoring advantage, securing a 54-30 lead over the Golden Lions. Clack was instrumental, contributing multiple baskets, including a layup at 6:43 and a jumper at 1:45. The defensive efforts were highlighted by Peavy's steal at 8:28 and Riddick's block at 8:35, keeping the visitors at bay. Indiya Bowen provided some resistance for Ark.-Pine Bluff with a three-pointer at 5:35, but the consistent scoring and defensive stops widened their lead by the end of the period.
Tulsa maintained their lead against the Golden Lions, with Cartwright contributing significantly early in the fourth quarter. Cartwright drained a three-pointer at 8:30, assisted by Toman, and soon after, Shamaryah Duncan knocked down another three-pointer following a fast break at 6:34, extending the advantage to 63-30. The Lions attempted a comeback with Khaniah Gardner scoring multiple layups, bringing them up to 43 points. Peavy then sealed the game for Tulsa with a layup at 1:08, and Grays added the final basket with less than one second remaining, concluding the game at 67-43.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Jade Clack
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- 16 points
- 7/8 field goals made
- 7 rebounds
- 1 block
Mady Cartwright
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- 14 points
- 6/8 free throws made
- 3 steals
- 3 assists
Dora Toman
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- 6 points
- 9 rebounds
- 1 steal
UAPB's Top Performers
Jailah Pelly
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- 11 points
- 5/6 free throws made
- 1 block
Jasmine Davis
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- 9 points
- 2 steals
Khaniah Gardner
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- 11 points
- 9 rebounds
- 2 assists
Game Notes
- Tulsa improves to 6-0 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. It's the most wins without a loss against any team in Golden Hurricane history.
- The Golden Hurricane also improve to 6-0 at home in the Donald W. Reynolds Center this season. It's the fourth time Tulsa has started 6-0 or better at home and third time that's happened under Head Coach Angie Nelp.
- In addition, Tulsa is now 17-4 at home since the start of last season, 32-6 since 2023-24, 43-10 since 2022-23, and 51-15 since Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
- Clack had her best career scoring with a team-high 16 points off 7/8 shooting.
- Clack's 16 points mark her third double-figure scoring game this season and sixth of her career.
- Cartwright finished with 14 points for her ninth double-digit scoring contest of the year and 36th of her career.
- Cartwright also led the team in assists (3) and steals (3) for the second and fourth time, respectively, this season.
- Toman led Tulsa with nine rebounds. It's her fifth game leading the team in boards this year.
- It was a very successful Education Day in the Donald W. Reynolds Center as 4,165 fans in attendance officially stands as the third-highest attended home game for the Tulsa women in program history.
- Tulsa scored 20 points on fast breaks and scored 36 points in the paint.
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per game for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $77. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) ALL-IN-1 pass that will be good for all 2025 TU Women's Basketball regular-season home games in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
TU took down the Golden Lions with a 44-29 rebounding advantage and 36 points in the paint. Tulsa's defense forced 18 turnovers, contributing to their decisive victory under the home lights.
Junior guard Jade Clack had her best game in a Golden Hurricane uniform, scoring a career-high 16 points off 7-of-8 made field goals in just her second start for TU. Junior guard Mady Cartwright also finished in double-digits with 14 points and led Tulsa with three assists and three steals, while freshman guard Dora Toman led the floor with nine rebounds.
"Super proud of our team," Head Coach Angie Nelp said. "I'm super proud of the way that we responded from our last game. I thought that we had a great start in the first and the second quarter especially. I felt like we felt like we had good transition and teamwork. I think one of the biggest differences in the game was rebounding, and I thought that our team did an exceptional job of rebounding and holding them on the glass. Our entire roster crashed the boards really hard, which allowed us to get going in some transition offense. One player I felt like was greatly impactful for the game was Jade Clack, because she really speeds up the game and has great pace. Overall, I love how our team is growing. You look at our non-conference schedule, we have one more game left. As we head on the road later this week, I'm really looking forward to seeing us step on the floor and compete but really pleased with our growth in the non-conference season."
The game commenced with UAPB's Jailah Pelly making an early impact, blocking a layup attempt by Hannah Riddick. Abby Jegede put the Golden Hurricane on the board with two successful free throws at 9:08, giving them an early lead. Tulsa's defensive play was highlighted by a steal from Mady Cartwright, though scoring was sparse on both sides. Laura Di Stefano extended the lead with two consecutive 3-pointers, each assisted by Alisha Peavy, at 1:59 and 1:27, respectively. Briontanay Marshall of the Golden Lions narrowed the gap with a layup, but the Hurricane maintained a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Tulsa maintained control throughout the second quarter, outscoring the Lions 24-9. Jade Clack contributed significantly, recording a layup at 8:54 and a fastbreak layup at 5:25, helping to extend the Hurricane's lead. Cartwright added to the momentum with a three-pointer at 2:36, and Rylee Grays capitalized on free throws to further increase the advantage. Dora Toman sealed the quarter with a layup at 29 seconds, ending the period with Tulsa ahead 34-16.
In the third quarter, Tulsa maintained control with a notable scoring advantage, securing a 54-30 lead over the Golden Lions. Clack was instrumental, contributing multiple baskets, including a layup at 6:43 and a jumper at 1:45. The defensive efforts were highlighted by Peavy's steal at 8:28 and Riddick's block at 8:35, keeping the visitors at bay. Indiya Bowen provided some resistance for Ark.-Pine Bluff with a three-pointer at 5:35, but the consistent scoring and defensive stops widened their lead by the end of the period.
Tulsa maintained their lead against the Golden Lions, with Cartwright contributing significantly early in the fourth quarter. Cartwright drained a three-pointer at 8:30, assisted by Toman, and soon after, Shamaryah Duncan knocked down another three-pointer following a fast break at 6:34, extending the advantage to 63-30. The Lions attempted a comeback with Khaniah Gardner scoring multiple layups, bringing them up to 43 points. Peavy then sealed the game for Tulsa with a layup at 1:08, and Grays added the final basket with less than one second remaining, concluding the game at 67-43.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Jade Clack
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- 16 points
- 7/8 field goals made
- 7 rebounds
- 1 block
Mady Cartwright
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- 14 points
- 6/8 free throws made
- 3 steals
- 3 assists
Dora Toman
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- 6 points
- 9 rebounds
- 1 steal
UAPB's Top Performers
Jailah Pelly
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- 11 points
- 5/6 free throws made
- 1 block
Jasmine Davis
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- 9 points
- 2 steals
Khaniah Gardner
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- 11 points
- 9 rebounds
- 2 assists
Game Notes
- Tulsa improves to 6-0 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. It's the most wins without a loss against any team in Golden Hurricane history.
- The Golden Hurricane also improve to 6-0 at home in the Donald W. Reynolds Center this season. It's the fourth time Tulsa has started 6-0 or better at home and third time that's happened under Head Coach Angie Nelp.
- In addition, Tulsa is now 17-4 at home since the start of last season, 32-6 since 2023-24, 43-10 since 2022-23, and 51-15 since Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
- Clack had her best career scoring with a team-high 16 points off 7/8 shooting.
- Clack's 16 points mark her third double-figure scoring game this season and sixth of her career.
- Cartwright finished with 14 points for her ninth double-digit scoring contest of the year and 36th of her career.
- Cartwright also led the team in assists (3) and steals (3) for the second and fourth time, respectively, this season.
- Toman led Tulsa with nine rebounds. It's her fifth game leading the team in boards this year.
- It was a very successful Education Day in the Donald W. Reynolds Center as 4,165 fans in attendance officially stands as the third-highest attended home game for the Tulsa women in program history.
- Tulsa scored 20 points on fast breaks and scored 36 points in the paint.
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per game for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $77. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) ALL-IN-1 pass that will be good for all 2025 TU Women's Basketball regular-season home games in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
UAPB
Tulsa
FG%
.314
.421
3FG%
.133
.300
FT%
.474
.684
RB
29
44
TO
18
18
STL
8
9
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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