Tulsa suffers close loss at ECU

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After impressing at camp on Saturday, QB Brody Smith earned an offer from Tulsa, where his father played.

On June 16, the University of Tulsa announced the return of the men's golf program.

It was another strong week for Tulsa football recruiting, including the commitment of speedy wideout Xavier Green.

Tulsa picked up a couple new commitments on Friday, including Katy (TX) Cypress Lakes receiver Courtney “CJ” Lewis.

Tulsa men's basketball has added eight transfers and a JUCO player so far this offseason.

After impressing at camp on Saturday, QB Brody Smith earned an offer from Tulsa, where his father played.

On June 16, the University of Tulsa announced the return of the men's golf program.

It was another strong week for Tulsa football recruiting, including the commitment of speedy wideout Xavier Green.

Published Feb 27, 2022

Tulsa suffers close loss at ECU

Associated Press

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Tristen Newton had 27 points as East Carolina narrowly beat Tulsa 64-59 on Saturday.

Players were ejected after flagrant fouls following the clinching free throws by Alexis Reyes at the end of the game.

Vance Jackson had 12 points for East Carolina (15-13, 6-10 American Athletic Conference). Ludgy Debaut added three assists.

The Pirates forced a season-high 20 turnovers.

Darien Jackson had 17 points for the Golden Hurricane (9-18, 3-13). Jeriah Horne added 14 points. Curtis Haywood II had six rebounds.

Tulsa will finish the regular season 1-10 on the road, which is its worst road record since going 1-10 in the 2004-05 season.

The Pirates improve to 2-0 against the Golden Hurricane this season. East Carolina defeated Tulsa 73-71 on Feb. 8.

To end the regular season, Tulsa will host Wichita State on March 2 and Central Florida on March 6.