TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — A surging Tulsa team hosts a Missouri State squad seeking a statement road win when the Golden Hurricane and Bears meet in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Donald Reynolds Center. Tulsa (7-1) has won six straight since a one-point road loss to Kansas State on Nov. 17, most recently routing Manhattan Christian 111-60 on Tuesday. The Golden Hurricane’s efficiency has been key, averaging 84.6 points per game while holding opponents to 67.6. Missouri State (4-3) looks to build momentum after a 92-71 victory over Northeastern State last Sunday snapped a two-game skid. The Bears have been inconsistent, with their three losses coming by an average of 15.3 points. A key matchup will feature two dynamic guards. Tulsa’s Miles Barnstable has been a model of productivity, scoring in double figures in every game and averaging 16.1 points. He poured in 18 points in just 17 minutes in the team’s last outing. He will be countered by Missouri State’s Kobi Williams, who is coming off a season-high 24-point performance. Williams averages 12.9 points and has logged heavy minutes, playing at least 34 minutes in four of the last five contests. Tulsa’s depth has been a strength, with Tylen Riley (13 points, 4 assists) and Tyler Behrend providing strong support off the bench in the blowout win. Missouri State will rely on its primary scorers; alongside Williams, Trey Williams (15 points, 6 assists) and Keith Palek (20 points) all played major roles in the latest victory. The game represents a final tune-up for both teams before challenging stretches. Tulsa hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff next Wednesday before a neutral-site game against New Mexico State. Missouri State faces a tough trip to Xavier next Friday. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon. Tulsa holds a 4-2 all-time series advantage, but the teams have not met since 2017.