Green Scores 17 in Tulsa’s Victory Over Missouri State

Tulsa defeats Missouri State 98-74 in Men’s Basketball Matchup

Primary Topic: College Basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Missouri State Bears
Primary Keyword: Tulsa Golden Hurricane Basketball
Secondary Keywords: Missouri State Bears Basketball, College Basketball Scores, NCAA Basketball, David Green, Myles Rigsby, kobi williams, Tulsa Basketball, Missouri state Basketball

game Summary

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Missouri State Bears 98-74 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The game, played in tulsa, Oklahoma, saw a strong performance from Tulsa, particularly in the second half, extending their record to 7-1 for the season. Missouri State fell to 4-4 with the loss. https://tulsahurricane.com/news/2024/12/7/mens-basketball-tulsa-downs-missouri-state-98-74.aspx

Key Player Performances

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

* David Green: Led Tulsa with 17 points,shooting 6-for-11 from the field,including 3-for-7 from the three-point line,and 2-for-3 from the free-throw line. https://tulsahurricane.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/david-green/

* Myles Rigsby: Contributed 14 points, demonstrating efficiency with 3-of-4 field goals and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. https://tulsahurricane.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/myles-rigsby/

* Ade Popoola: Added 11 points to the Golden Hurricane’s total, shooting 4-of-11 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.https://tulsahurricane.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/ade-popoola/

Missouri State bears

* Kobi Williams: Was the leading scorer for Missouri State with 20 points.https://missouristatebears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kobi-williams/

* Keith Palek III: Scored 15 points for the Bears. https://missouristatebears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/keith-palek-iii/

* trey Williams Jr.: Contributed 12 points to Missouri State’s effort. https://missouristatebears.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/trey-williams-jr/

Game Highlights

Tulsa established control early, taking the lead with 17:57 remaining in the first half. They entered halftime with a 48-32 advantage, fueled by 12 points from Myles rigsby. The Golden Hurricane extended their lead in the second half with a 7-0 run,increasing a 16-point lead to 23. Tulsa ultimately outscored Missouri State by eight points in the second half, with David Green leading the team with 10 second-half points. Team Statistics