Tulsa, Tulane Set for Pivotal AAC Clash NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — A surging Tulsa team riding its best win of the season visits a resurgent Tulane squad Wednesday night in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball matchup at Devlin Fieldhouse. The Golden Hurricane (22-6, 11-4 AAC) enter with momentum after a dominant 100-74 victory over Texas-San Antonio on Sunday. Tulsa’s offense was firing, led by a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double from junior forward Ade Popoola and a 27-point outburst from guard David Green. Popoola has been a key barometer for Tulsa, averaging 18.4 points over his last five games, including a 24-point effort in a close road loss to South Florida. Tulsa has won three of its last four, with the only blemish a narrow 81-77 defeat at Wichita State. Their 22 wins already mark the program’s highest total in several seasons. The host Green Wave (16-10, 9-6), however, present a formidable challenge, especially on their home floor where they have won three straight. Tulane is coming off an 81-75 win over Rice, powered by 24 points from senior guard Asher Woods. Woods has been consistently productive, scoring in double figures in nine consecutive games and averaging 18.3 points over his last three contests. Tulane has found its stride with victories in four of its last five games, including a gritty 55-54 road win at UAB and a notable 78-76 triumph at Memphis. Their defense, which held UAB to 54 points, will be tested by a Tulsa offense that averages over 80 points per game. This matchup carries significant weight for conference tournament seeding. Tulsa sits near the top of the AAC standings and is looking to solidify a top-tier finish, while Tulane aims to continue its late-season push to improve its positioning. The game tips off at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday. For Tulsa, it is the penultimate game of the regular season before a finale at East Carolina on March 5. Tulane hits the road for its final two games, beginning at South Florida on March 1.