Cincinnati Bearcats @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa downs Cincinnati 70-68 in overtime behind Woodard
TULSA, Okla. -- James Woodard scored 19 points, Shaquille Harrison scored 11 and the go-ahead free throw in overtime and Tulsa rallied to beat Cincinnati 70-68 on Thursday night.
Tied at 64, Cincinnati's Jacob Evans made a steal and was fouled, but split the pair of free throws and Tulsa pulled ahead 66-65 on Rashad Smith's jumper with a minute left.
Harrison hit two free throws for a 68-65 lead, but Troy Caupain countered with a pair to pull Cincinnati within 68-67. Caupain fouled Pat Birt, who made both free throws for a 70-67 lead and Cincinnati's Shaq Thomas missed a 3 with one second left.
Birt scored 13 and Smith had 12 for the Golden Hurricane (17-9, 9-5 American).
Woodard heaved a shot three-quarters the length of the court at the buzzer to pull Tulsa within 32-27 at halftime, and Caupain tied it at 62 at the end of regulation with a layup.
Gary Clark led Cincinnati (19-8, 9-5) with 18.
Game Information
Tulsa, OK
Referee:Gerry Pollard
Referee:Roger Ayers
Referee:Joe DeRosa
2025-26 Standings
| Big 12 ConferenceBig 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 36-3 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 30-7 |
| Iowa State | 12-6 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Texas Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 11-7 | 5 | 23-12 |
| BYU | 9-9 | 7 | 23-12 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 9-9 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Cincinnati | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Colorado | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-12 | 10 | 20-15 |
| Baylor | 6-12 | 10 | 17-17 |
| Kansas State | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Utah | 2-16 | 14 | 10-22 |
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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