In a highly anticipated matchup, the New Mexico State Aggies are set to face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Frisco, Texas, at the Comerica Center this Saturday at 3 p.m. EST. The Golden Hurricane comes into this game with an impressive record of 8-1 in non-conference play, while the Aggies have recorded a solid 6-2 mark.
Tulsa has been a dominant force offensively, averaging a remarkable 88.4 points per game over their non-conference schedule. They have outscored their opponents by an impressive average of 17.6 points. Their shooting prowess is evident, with Tulsa making 48.6% of their field goal attempts—10.0 percentage points higher than what they have allowed their opponents to convert (38.6%).
On the other end, New Mexico State is known for their reliance on perimeter shooting, currently ranking ninth in Conference USA with a 31.1% success rate from beyond the arc. The Aggies average 74.0 points per game, outpacing the 70.8 points that Tulsa allows their opponents.
Highlighting Tulsa’s performance is Miles Barnstable, who boasts an impressive shooting percentage of 50.0% along with an average of 14.2 points per game. Another key player for the Golden Hurricane is Ade Popoola, who contributes an average of 9.0 points.
For New Mexico State, Anthony Wrzeszcz stands out with a 38.2% shooting from three-point territory, averaging 7.3 points along with 1.6 made threes per game. Jemel Jones is also instrumental to the Aggies’ offensive strategy, averaging 16.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.
As the match approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these teams stack up against each other, with Tulsa favored by 4.5 points in the betting lines. With both teams bringing unique strengths to the court, this clash promises to be an exciting contest in the heart of Texas.
