University of Tulsa’s Jaylen Lawal, left, shoots the ball while being guarded by a Wichita State defender during their game at the Donald Reynold’s Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
University of Tulsa’s Jaylen Lawal, left, shoots the ball while being guarded by a Wichita State defender during their game at the Donald Reynold’s Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Credit: Milo Gladstein/Tulsa Flyer

The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane started strong against Wichita State, faded in the middle and then pulled it out to win 83-79 and advance to the NIT semifinals.

University of Tulsa’s Jaylen Lawal, left, shoots the ball while being guarded by a Wichita State defender during their game at the Donald Reynolds Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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A University of Tulsa cheerleader performs during their game at the Donald Reynolds Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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University of Tulsa’s Tylen Riley, left, dribbles the ball while being guarded by Wichita State’s Karon Boyd during their game at the Donald Reynold’s Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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University of Tulsa fans cheer during their basketball game against Wichita State at the Donald Reynold’s Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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University of Tulsa’s Head Coach Eric Konkol celebrates after winning their game against Wichita State at the Donald Reynolds Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Wichita State’s Dillon Battie, left, guards Tulsa University's David Green during their game at the Donald Reynolds Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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University of Tulsa fans protest a bad call during their basketball game against Wichita State at the Donald Reynold’s Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Judd Slivka is the managing editor of the Tulsa Flyer. Judd’s extensive career in journalism began as a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Since then, he has covered news in Seattle and statewide...