Saturday, January 31
Tulsa, Okla.
2:00 p.m.
Tulsa
74
vs
69
Memphis
Photo by: Anais Moua
Golden Hurricane Win Double-Overtime Thriller Over Memphis
1/31/2026 6:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa (15-6, 7-2 American) edged Memphis (8-13, 2-6 American), 74-69, in an exciting double-overtime American Conference matchup at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, securing the win with a 9-4 advantage in the final overtime period. It was the Golden Hurricane's first home overtime game since 2020 and their first double-overtime contest since 2011.
Tulsa capitalized on strong board and paint play, out-rebounding the Tigers 48-39, which allowed the Golden Hurricane to outscore Memphis on second-chance opportunities, 11-3.
The Golden Hurricane are now 10-1 in the Reynolds Center this season. It's the fourth consecutive year TU has had 10 or more wins in front of the 918 Faithful. TU is now 21-5 at home since the start of last season, 36-7 since 2023-24, 47-11 since 2022-23 and 55-16 since fifth-year Head Coach Angie Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
Sophomore guard Jade Clack and redshirt senior forward Hannah Riddick took control of the game late when Tulsa needed the big plays most. Clack earned her first career double-double with 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, creating explosive plays and draining key free throws late. Riddick, a former Memphis Tiger for the last four seasons, produced 22 points and eight rebounds against her former team.
Junior guards Mady Cartwright and Layla-J Cameron had 13 points and 12 points, respectively, while redshirt junior guard Abby Jegede gave TU a massive boost on defense with a career-high 10 rebounds.
"Just super proud of our team," said Nelp. "We showed great resilience and toughness the whole game, not just overtime. We showed a great amount of toughness and togetherness. I loved the balance our team always has. I love that we had multiple players in double-figures. I loved the rebounding on offense and defense as well as our bench energy. Our team gave each other so much energy this game. Whenever you go into a game and your roster may be a little shorter than what you're used to, you know that every single player has to step up a little bit more, and I felt like we did that. Hannah Riddick had a great game. She has a refuse-to-lose mentality. You see Jade Clack's toughness down the stretch. Those two free throws to tie it and the free throw to put us up by four were tough plays."
Tulsa and the Tigers commenced their matchup with a competitive opening quarter. Memphis initially took the lead with Amauri Williams scoring the first points on a layup at 8:50. Tulsa responded with a fast-break layup by Riddick, assisted by Cartwright, to tie the game at 2-2. Memphis then regained control with Jordan Hunter contributing consecutive scores, including a layup at 6:54. As the quarter progressed, Clack and Riddick each added layups to keep their team within reach. Memphis, however, maintained a narrow 14-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, highlighted by scoring contributions from Paris Gaines and Tamya Smith.
Memphis began the second quarter with a fast-paced layup by Gaines, taking an early lead. Tulsa responded with a strong inside game, highlighted by Cameron's layup at 7:40, narrowing the gap to 18-15. Cartwright's consistent free-throw shooting helped the Golden Hurricane gain momentum, converting four consecutive attempts to keep the score close. The quarter concluded with a layup by Clack with 7 seconds left, capping a 17-8 run for Tulsa and giving them a 28-22 advantage at halftime.
The third quarter saw Memphis narrow the gap against Tulsa with a 19-14 scoring advantage. Key plays included a layup by Hunter at 9:04 that cut the deficit to four points, while Daejah Richmond's fast-break layup at 8:07 brought Memphis within two. Tulsa responded with a 3-pointer from Cameron at 6:24, extending their lead to 33-26. Despite Tulsa's efforts, Memphis continued to chip away, with Williams adding a layup at 1:15 to bring the score to 41-37. The quarter concluded with a layup by Smith at 00:29, leaving Memphis trailing by just one point, 42-41.
Memphis edged out Tulsa in a tense fourth quarter, securing a 55-55 tie in the closing seconds of regulation. Clack scored a crucial layup at 1:02 to narrow the gap to one point, followed by a pair of free throws at 0:05 to equalize the score. Memphis, maintaining momentum, saw Richmond's defensive rebound and layup with 2:04 remaining, keeping their lead intact. Despite a late turnover by Memphis, the Golden Hurricane could not capitalize, leading to the tie as the final buzzer sounded.
The first overtime quarter concluded with Tulsa and Memphis tied at 65, as both teams battled closely throughout the session. Riddick of Tulsa played a key role, scoring a layup at 4:12 and making crucial free throws, including two with 46 seconds left to put Tulsa ahead 65-63. Memphis responded with a layup by Williams, assisted by former Golden Hurricane Kennedi Alexander, to tie the game at 65 with 29 seconds remaining. Despite a late turnover by the Golden Hurricane, the period ended without further scoring, resulting in a draw.
In a tightly contested second overtime quarter, Tulsa secured a narrow victory over Memphis, outscoring them 9-4. Abby Jegede played a pivotal role, contributing two crucial layups, including one at the 2:31 mark following a steal, extending Tulsa's lead. Cameron also added to the home team's momentum with a layup at 2:11, pushing the score to 71-65. Despite a late jumper by Alexander bringing Memphis closer, Tulsa maintained their lead, sealing the win with a successful free throw by Clack with 11 seconds remaining.
Tulsa will hit the road for a 6 p.m. showing at Wichita State (5-17, 2-7 American) on Tuesday, February 3.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Hannah Riddick
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- 22 points
- 8 rebounds
- 6/7 free throws made
Abby Jegede
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- 7 points
- 10 rebounds
- 2 steals
Jade Clack
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- 17 points
- 12 rebounds
Mady Cartwright
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- 13 points
- 3 steals
- 7/11 free throws made
Memphis' Top Performers
Chaé Harris
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- 13 points
- 1 3-pointer
- 3 rebounds
Amauri Williams
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- 13 points
- 6/8 field goals made
Paris Gaines
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- 12 points
- 7 rebounds
- 6/9 field goals made
Tamya Smith
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- 11 points
- 3/4 free throws made
- 5 rebounds
Game Notes:
- Tulsa improves their all-time series lead over Memphis to 17-13 with wins in the last four consecutive meetings.
- The Golden Hurricane have won six of the last seven games and seven of the last nine matchups with the Tigers.
- This was TU's first double-overtime game since January 2, 2011, when Tulsa won at Stephen F. Austin, 89-87.
- TU improved to 4-1 all-time in double-overtime games and 2-1 when playing them in Tulsa. Across all overtime games played in program history, the Golden Hurricane are 20-15 all-time and 12-10 at home.
- Finally, this was the first home game to reach overtime since March 2, 2020.
- The home court advantage remains very alive as TU is now 21-5 at home since the start of last season, 36-7 since 2023-24, 47-11 since 2022-23 and 55-16 since Angie Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
- This is the first time in program history Tulsa has had four consecutive 10+ home win seasons. Nelp is the only coach in team history with more than two.
- Clack lit up the court with 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for her first career double-double.
- Riddick came away with 22 points and 8 boards against her former team. It's the 6th 20-point game for her this season and 10th of her career.
- Cartwright finished with 13 points for her 15th double-figure scoring game of the year and 42nd of her career.
- Cameron earned 12 points, good for her second game scoring in double-figures this season and fourth in her career when counting her games played at the JUCO level.
- Jegede gave a massive boost to the defense with a career-high 10 rebounds. It's the first time in her career she's had 10 or more in a game.
- Tulsa erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and win.
- 48 minutes and 46 seconds by Cartwright is the most amount of time played by a TU player since Maddie Bittle (54 minutes) in the triple-overtime loss at Wyoming on March 20, 2022.
- Tulsa continues its undefeated streak of 11 consecutive wins when leading at the half.
- Only three combined 3-pointers were made between the two teams. The game was won on short-range shots and 17 offensive rebounds by Tulsa.
2025-26 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.
Tulsa capitalized on strong board and paint play, out-rebounding the Tigers 48-39, which allowed the Golden Hurricane to outscore Memphis on second-chance opportunities, 11-3.
The Golden Hurricane are now 10-1 in the Reynolds Center this season. It's the fourth consecutive year TU has had 10 or more wins in front of the 918 Faithful. TU is now 21-5 at home since the start of last season, 36-7 since 2023-24, 47-11 since 2022-23 and 55-16 since fifth-year Head Coach Angie Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
Sophomore guard Jade Clack and redshirt senior forward Hannah Riddick took control of the game late when Tulsa needed the big plays most. Clack earned her first career double-double with 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, creating explosive plays and draining key free throws late. Riddick, a former Memphis Tiger for the last four seasons, produced 22 points and eight rebounds against her former team.
Junior guards Mady Cartwright and Layla-J Cameron had 13 points and 12 points, respectively, while redshirt junior guard Abby Jegede gave TU a massive boost on defense with a career-high 10 rebounds.
"Just super proud of our team," said Nelp. "We showed great resilience and toughness the whole game, not just overtime. We showed a great amount of toughness and togetherness. I loved the balance our team always has. I love that we had multiple players in double-figures. I loved the rebounding on offense and defense as well as our bench energy. Our team gave each other so much energy this game. Whenever you go into a game and your roster may be a little shorter than what you're used to, you know that every single player has to step up a little bit more, and I felt like we did that. Hannah Riddick had a great game. She has a refuse-to-lose mentality. You see Jade Clack's toughness down the stretch. Those two free throws to tie it and the free throw to put us up by four were tough plays."
Tulsa and the Tigers commenced their matchup with a competitive opening quarter. Memphis initially took the lead with Amauri Williams scoring the first points on a layup at 8:50. Tulsa responded with a fast-break layup by Riddick, assisted by Cartwright, to tie the game at 2-2. Memphis then regained control with Jordan Hunter contributing consecutive scores, including a layup at 6:54. As the quarter progressed, Clack and Riddick each added layups to keep their team within reach. Memphis, however, maintained a narrow 14-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, highlighted by scoring contributions from Paris Gaines and Tamya Smith.
Memphis began the second quarter with a fast-paced layup by Gaines, taking an early lead. Tulsa responded with a strong inside game, highlighted by Cameron's layup at 7:40, narrowing the gap to 18-15. Cartwright's consistent free-throw shooting helped the Golden Hurricane gain momentum, converting four consecutive attempts to keep the score close. The quarter concluded with a layup by Clack with 7 seconds left, capping a 17-8 run for Tulsa and giving them a 28-22 advantage at halftime.
The third quarter saw Memphis narrow the gap against Tulsa with a 19-14 scoring advantage. Key plays included a layup by Hunter at 9:04 that cut the deficit to four points, while Daejah Richmond's fast-break layup at 8:07 brought Memphis within two. Tulsa responded with a 3-pointer from Cameron at 6:24, extending their lead to 33-26. Despite Tulsa's efforts, Memphis continued to chip away, with Williams adding a layup at 1:15 to bring the score to 41-37. The quarter concluded with a layup by Smith at 00:29, leaving Memphis trailing by just one point, 42-41.
Memphis edged out Tulsa in a tense fourth quarter, securing a 55-55 tie in the closing seconds of regulation. Clack scored a crucial layup at 1:02 to narrow the gap to one point, followed by a pair of free throws at 0:05 to equalize the score. Memphis, maintaining momentum, saw Richmond's defensive rebound and layup with 2:04 remaining, keeping their lead intact. Despite a late turnover by Memphis, the Golden Hurricane could not capitalize, leading to the tie as the final buzzer sounded.
The first overtime quarter concluded with Tulsa and Memphis tied at 65, as both teams battled closely throughout the session. Riddick of Tulsa played a key role, scoring a layup at 4:12 and making crucial free throws, including two with 46 seconds left to put Tulsa ahead 65-63. Memphis responded with a layup by Williams, assisted by former Golden Hurricane Kennedi Alexander, to tie the game at 65 with 29 seconds remaining. Despite a late turnover by the Golden Hurricane, the period ended without further scoring, resulting in a draw.
In a tightly contested second overtime quarter, Tulsa secured a narrow victory over Memphis, outscoring them 9-4. Abby Jegede played a pivotal role, contributing two crucial layups, including one at the 2:31 mark following a steal, extending Tulsa's lead. Cameron also added to the home team's momentum with a layup at 2:11, pushing the score to 71-65. Despite a late jumper by Alexander bringing Memphis closer, Tulsa maintained their lead, sealing the win with a successful free throw by Clack with 11 seconds remaining.
Tulsa will hit the road for a 6 p.m. showing at Wichita State (5-17, 2-7 American) on Tuesday, February 3.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Hannah Riddick
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- 22 points
- 8 rebounds
- 6/7 free throws made
Abby Jegede
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- 7 points
- 10 rebounds
- 2 steals
Jade Clack
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- 17 points
- 12 rebounds
Mady Cartwright
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- 13 points
- 3 steals
- 7/11 free throws made
Memphis' Top Performers
Chaé Harris
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- 13 points
- 1 3-pointer
- 3 rebounds
Amauri Williams
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- 13 points
- 6/8 field goals made
Paris Gaines
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- 12 points
- 7 rebounds
- 6/9 field goals made
Tamya Smith
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- 11 points
- 3/4 free throws made
- 5 rebounds
Game Notes:
- Tulsa improves their all-time series lead over Memphis to 17-13 with wins in the last four consecutive meetings.
- The Golden Hurricane have won six of the last seven games and seven of the last nine matchups with the Tigers.
- This was TU's first double-overtime game since January 2, 2011, when Tulsa won at Stephen F. Austin, 89-87.
- TU improved to 4-1 all-time in double-overtime games and 2-1 when playing them in Tulsa. Across all overtime games played in program history, the Golden Hurricane are 20-15 all-time and 12-10 at home.
- Finally, this was the first home game to reach overtime since March 2, 2020.
- The home court advantage remains very alive as TU is now 21-5 at home since the start of last season, 36-7 since 2023-24, 47-11 since 2022-23 and 55-16 since Angie Nelp joined the program in 2021-22.
- This is the first time in program history Tulsa has had four consecutive 10+ home win seasons. Nelp is the only coach in team history with more than two.
- Clack lit up the court with 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for her first career double-double.
- Riddick came away with 22 points and 8 boards against her former team. It's the 6th 20-point game for her this season and 10th of her career.
- Cartwright finished with 13 points for her 15th double-figure scoring game of the year and 42nd of her career.
- Cameron earned 12 points, good for her second game scoring in double-figures this season and fourth in her career when counting her games played at the JUCO level.
- Jegede gave a massive boost to the defense with a career-high 10 rebounds. It's the first time in her career she's had 10 or more in a game.
- Tulsa erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and win.
- 48 minutes and 46 seconds by Cartwright is the most amount of time played by a TU player since Maddie Bittle (54 minutes) in the triple-overtime loss at Wyoming on March 20, 2022.
- Tulsa continues its undefeated streak of 11 consecutive wins when leading at the half.
- Only three combined 3-pointers were made between the two teams. The game was won on short-range shots and 17 offensive rebounds by Tulsa.
2025-26 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.
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