Sports

TU’s Wilson names Ryan Switzer to coaching staff

February 2, 2023

TULSA, Okla. –– The appointment of former NFL receiver Ryan Switzer to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football coaching staff became official on Thursday, as announced by head coach Kevin Wilson. Switzer, 28, retired from the NFL in July 2022 and begins his coaching career at Tulsa. The receiver/punt returner was a fourth-round selection in the…

The California Athlete Act

February 2, 2023 Jeff Brucculeri

You’re going to think I’m making this up, but I’m not. There is a state legislator in California who has introduced a bill that would require all Division I schools would be forced to pay all of their scholarship athletes their “fair market value.” California Assemblyman Chris Holden (D) who represents Pasadena, has introduced legislation…

Burton, Brown named to coaching staff at Tulsa

January 26, 2023

Ron Burton, Ricky Brown Named to Wilson’s Coaching Staff at Tulsa TULSA, Okla. –– University of Tulsa head football coach Kevin Wilson announced today two more additions to his Golden Hurricane coaching staff with the appointment of Ron Burton and Ricky Brown. With these two appointments, Wilson now has filled nine of the 10 full-time…

Mayes tapped for RB coach

January 26, 2023

TULSA, Okla. ––University of Tulsa first-year head football coach Kevin Wilson announced the appointment of Adrian Mayes as running backs coach for the Golden Hurricane. Mayes’ appointment fills the seventh coaching position on Wilson’s first staff. Mayes comes to Tulsa following four seasons (2019-22) on the North Texas coaching staff, where he coached tight ends….

ORU gets 1000th program victory

January 26, 2023

Oral Roberts University men’s basketball team defeated North Dakota, 84-72, Saturday afternoon in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was the 1,000th win in program history, and kept the Golden Eagles undefeated in Summit League play (17-4, 8-0). For the second-straight game, Max Abmas scored 20-plus points, leading all scorers in this game with 27 points….

TU wins and sets World Record

January 26, 2023

Tulsa (5-13, 1-6 AAC) pulled out an overtime victory Saturday night as Sam Griffin led the way with 23 points to take the Golden Hurricane to an 81-79 win over the Tulane Green Wave (12-7, 5-3 AAC) in front of 7,071 fans Saturday night at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. It was a nostalgic night…

Baylor gets past OU, 62-60

January 26, 2023

Jalen Hill scored a team-high 17 points, and pulled down nine rebounds, but it wasn’t enough as the Oklahoma Sooners lost to No. 21/22 Baylor 62-60 Saturday night at Lloyd Noble Center. The Bears (14-5, 4-3 Big 12) jumped out to an early lead and maintained their advantage through the first 13 minutes. Otega Oweh…

OSU beats No. 12 Iowa State

January 26, 2023

Avery Anderson scored 18 points, including the go-ahead free throws, and Oklahoma State defeated No. 12 Iowa State 61-59 on Saturday for its first win over a ranked team this season. Kalib Boone added 13 points for the Cowboys (11-8, 3-4 Big 12), who won their second straight game. Iowa State (14-4, 5-2), which had…

BEDLAM- January 18

January 26, 2023

The Bedlam game on January 18 played in Gallagher-Iba arena was a game of two halves. In the first half the Sooners dominated ending the half with a score of 30-24. The second half saw the Cowboys score 48 points to the Sooners 26. The win gave the Cowboys a 104-141 record against Oklahoma in…

New World Record Set

January 26, 2023

The attempt is part of the pregame festivities for the TU men’s basketball game against Tulane. The official attempt began promptly at 5:45 pm and lasted 15 minutes. A TU-sponsored after party, featuring additional pizza, drinks, and a beer garden immediately followed. Owner of Andolini’s Worldwide and President of World Pizza Champions Mike Bausch partnered…