Tulsa Clinches 63-60 Win Over Northern Iowa in Holiday Invitational

BREAKING: Tulsa Golden Hurricane secured a thrilling 63-60 victory over Northern Iowa Panthers in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational, held on December 27, 2023, in Palm Desert, California. This hard-fought win propels Tulsa’s season record to 6-1.

Tylen Riley led the scoring for Tulsa, contributing 13 points while maintaining a perfect 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. His performance was pivotal in a game that saw intense competition throughout. Jaylen Lawal also shined, adding 12 points on 4 of 7 shooting, including two crucial three-pointers.

The game remained close with Northern Iowa, who now stands at 6-1, showcasing strong plays of their own. Will Hornseth was the standout for the Panthers, netting 16 points and grabbing six rebounds, while teammates Kyle Pock and Leon Bond III added 15 and 14 points, respectively.

With a halftime lead of 34-27, Tulsa maintained their edge, thanks to Romad Dean, who scored the last six points of the match to seal the victory. The win not only secures the holiday title for Tulsa but also sets the stage for their upcoming matchup against Manhattan Christian at home on Tuesday.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how both teams will capitalize on this performance moving forward. Northern Iowa will host Coe on Monday, where they will look to bounce back and continue their strong start to the season.

Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!