WICHITA, Kan. — In a competitive matchup on Sunday, Tulsa secured a 73-63 win over Wichita State, largely thanks to the efforts of Dwon Odom. Odom excelled on the court, scoring 20 points for the Golden Hurricane, who now sit at 12-19 overall and 6-12 in the American Athletic Conference.
Odom was efficient in his performance, making 9 of 15 shots. Supporting him were teammates Keaston Willis, Jared Garcia, and Tyshawn Archie, who each contributed 11 points, strengthening Tulsa’s offensive push.
On the other side, the Wichita State Shockers, with a record of 18-13, 8-10, were led by Corey Washington. Washington had a notable game with 14 points and eight rebounds. Harlond Beverly supported with 11 points, while Xavier Bell added 10 points to the Shockers’ score.
The first half ended with both teams deadlocked at 27-27. Odom was instrumental in keeping Tulsa in the match, scoring nine points in the opening half. A significant turning point came when Ian Smikle’s layup early in the second half gave Tulsa a lasting lead at 31-29.
This victory marks an important win for Tulsa as they continue their efforts within the conference, showing resilience and teamwork in a tightly contested game against Wichita State.
