Preview: Denver Pioneers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — A surging Tulsa team riding a nine-game winning streak will look to continue its dominant non-conference play when it hosts the Denver Pioneers at the Donald Reynolds Center on Monday. The Golden Hurricane (11-1) have been one of the nation’s early surprises, with their only blemish a one-point road loss to Kansas State on Nov. 17. They are coming off a tight 82-81 road victory at Western Kentucky last Friday, secured by key plays down the stretch. Tulsa’s balanced attack is led by guard Ade Popoola, who is averaging 12.3 points over his last four games. He scored 17 points in the win at Western Kentucky. The Golden Hurricane have showcased a potent offense, scoring 98 points or more in three of their last five home games. They will face a Denver squad (7-7) that has shown flashes but struggled for consistency. The Pioneers are coming off an 86-79 road win at Northern Colorado on Saturday, powered by a career-high 32 points from guard Zane Nelson. Nelson, Denver’s player to watch, has been on a scoring tear, averaging 24.3 points over his last three contests. His offensive burst will be critical for a Pioneers team that has faced defensive challenges, allowing 93 points or more in four of their seven losses. The matchup pits Denver’s high-variance offense against Tulsa’s steady, winning formula. The Golden Hurricane have excelled in close games, with four wins by five points or fewer, while the Pioneers have yet to secure a true signature road victory this season. This game serves as a final tune-up for both teams before conference play begins next week. Tulsa will open American Athletic Conference action at home against Rice on Dec. 31, while Denver begins Summit League play on the same day, hosting Missouri-Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. EST Monday.