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Lobos fall to Tulsa in NIT semifinals, ends season 26-11

Tylen Riley scored 9 of Tulsa’s final 15 points as the Golden Hurricane used a late run to reach the championship game.

  • On Thursday, April 2, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the New Mexico Lobos 74-69 in the NIT semifinal at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, advancing to the championship game.
  • Seeking another tournament crown, Tulsa previously won the NIT in 1981 and 2001, making the Golden Hurricane the only remaining school with prior titles among the four semifinalists.
  • Tylen Riley scored nine of Tulsa's final 15 points to secure the win, while David Green led all scorers with 13 points and five rebounds for the Golden Hurricane.
  • The NIT championship game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. on ESPN.
  • Auburn advanced to meet Tulsa after defeating Illinois State 88-68, with star senior Keyshawn Hall recording 24 points for the Tigers in their first-ever NIT championship appearance.
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tucollegian.org broke the news in Tulsa, United States on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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