Tulsa opened the season with a 98-50 rout of Ottawa, setting a school record and tying an American Conference record with 19 3-pointers. Jaylen Lawal led the Golden Hurricane with 17 points, while freshman Denton Forsythe added 12 points and six steals.

By the Numbers
  • Tulsa: 98 points; Ottawa: 50.
  • Tulsa made 19 3-pointers — a school record and an American Conference record tie.
  • Lawal: 17 points, four 3-pointers, four steals and four assists.
  • Forsythe: 12 points, six steals and four assists.
State of Play
  • Tulsa surged to an 18-1 lead and went into halftime ahead 42-12.
  • The Golden Hurricane host Northern Illinois on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Reynolds Center.
Bottom Line

Tulsa’s record-setting shooting and disruptive defense made for a dominant season opener—and a strong early statement about the team’s potential.