Tulsa visits in-state rival Oklahoma State on Oct. 23 for its final exhibition before opening the regular season against Ottawa on Monday. The Golden Hurricane enter the matchup after a historic 30-win season, but return only two major contributors from that team: Jaylen Lawal and Myles Rigsby.

By the Numbers
  • Tulsa went 30-6 in 2025-26, the second-most wins in program history.
  • Lawal averaged 7.3 points and Rigsby 6.2 points per game last season.
  • Tulsa was picked fourth in the American Conference preseason coaches poll after finishing tied for second last season.
Yes, But

Tulsa’s outlook is tempered by a major roster reset: despite returning Lawal and Rigsby, the team brings back no starts from last season. Its strong preseason projections will need to hold up amid that turnover.

What's Next

The exhibition against Oklahoma State is Tulsa’s final tune-up before its regular-season opener against Ottawa on Monday.

Bottom Line

Tulsa has momentum and high expectations after a landmark season, but its biggest test may be rebuilding production with a largely new starting group.