TULSA, Okla. — In an impressive display of basketball, the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa defeated Southwestern Christian, an NAIA team, with a resounding score of 96-63 on Saturday night.

Leading the charge for Tulsa, Tyshawn Archie contributed significantly to the victory with 18 points and five rebounds. He was supported by Ian Smikle, who added 15 points, shooting 6 for 7 from the field and going 3 for 4 at the free-throw line. Keaston Willis also had a solid performance, registering 14 points while making 4 out of 11 attempts, including 4 from 8 beyond the three-point line.

For Southwestern Christian, Deondre Dunn was the standout, finishing the game with 17 points. Seth Wilkins contributed 10 points and three steals, while Kolby Vestal chipped in with eight points.

The Golden Hurricane seized the lead just 13 seconds into the first half and maintained control throughout the game. Smikle led the first-half scoring with 11 points, contributing to a solid 53-37 lead by halftime. In the second half, Tulsa increased its advantage to 77-44, largely thanks to a dominant 21-2 scoring run. Archie was particularly effective in this period, scoring nine points to help secure the victory for his team.

Overall, Tulsa’s performance displayed their strong teamwork and scoring capabilities, marking an important moment in their season as they improve to 6-7.