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| MATCHUP | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | South Florida Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-3 | 15-8 |
| Where | Yuengling Center, Tampa, FL | |
| When | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls enter Sunday’s contest with a 15–8 overall win-loss record, including a 7–3 mark in conference play and an 9-2 record at home. The Bulls have compiled wins over Coppin State, Kennesaw State, Western Kentucky, Charleston and the Utah State Aggies, while losing games to George Washington, VCU, Colorado State and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. In the South Florida Bulls 97-91 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers earlier this season, South Florida guard Joseph Pinion tallied 16 points (4 of 11 shooting from three-point range), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.It should also be noted that these two teams matched up earlier this season. Who prevailed? Last month, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 93-78.
The South Florida Bulls average 89.5 points (7th in country) on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 33.6 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Shifting our attention to the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulls are allowing opponents 80.8 points per contest.
Senior forward Izaiyah Nelson has been a strong presence in the paint for the South Florida Bulls, averaging 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. Senior guard Josh Omojafo is averaging 12.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 steal per contest. Senior guard Joseph Pinion provides the Bulls additional quality play in the backcourt averaging 14.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.6 assists a game.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane enter Sunday afternoon’s contest with a 20–3 win‑loss record, including a rather impressive 8–2 mark in conference play and a 6–2 record on the road. Tulsa has earned recent wins over Florida Atlantic, Wichita State, North Texas and the Rice Owls, while dropping games to North Texas and Kansas State. More recently, in the Tulsa Golden Hurricane’s 78–76 victory over Florida Atlantic three days ago, Tulsa forward David Green delivered a standout performance scoring 27 points on 11 of 20 shooting from the field illustrating his ability to lead the Golden Hurricane offense.The Tulsa Golden Hurricane average 85.8 points (23rd in country) on 49.1 percent shooting from the field and 40.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc (5th in nation) per game. Defensively, the Golden Hurricane are allowing opponents 73.9 points per contest.
Senior forward David Green leads the Golden Hurricane averaging 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal per game. Junior guard Tylen Riley provides backcourt stability averaging 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest.
Why the South Florida Bulls Will Win
• Elite offense. Through 23 games played this season, the South Florida Bulls are averaging 89.5 points per game which ranks 7th in the nation.• Multiple scoring options. Josh Omojafo, Joseph Pinion and Izaiyah Nelson can carry the offense.
• Home court edge. The South Florida Bulls are 9–2 at home this season.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Will Win
• Frontcourt play. Senior forward David Green leads the Golden Hurricane averaging 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal per game• Ability to win on the road. Tulsa is 6–2 on the road this season.
• Recent momentum. The Golden Hurricane enter Sunday’s contest on the heels of a seven‑game winning streak.