Tulsa opened its season with a 63-57 loss to Incarnate Word after the teams were tied at 57 with 30 seconds remaining. Kayanna Cox put UIW ahead late, then helped seal the win as Tulsa missed three 3-point attempts. Alexa Kinas led Tulsa with 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals.

By the Numbers
  • Tulsa: 57 points; Incarnate Word: 63.
  • Kinas: 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals.
  • Dora Toman: 14 points, including two 3-pointers.
Yes, But

Tulsa led 57-54 with 2:05 left and was tied at 57 with 30 seconds to go, but Cox’s late scoring and four UIW free throws in the final 15 seconds swung the opener to the visitors.

State of Play
  • Tulsa is 0-1 after the season-opening loss.
  • The Golden Hurricane continues its five-game homestand Saturday against Rogers State, with tipoff at 2 p.m.
Bottom Line

Tulsa showed it could rally and hold a late lead, but closing possessions proved decisive in a six-point defeat.