Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Golden Hurricane

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

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As the Tulsa Golden Hurricane prepare to host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in their upcoming NIT clash on March 17, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with contrasting recent performances. The Golden Hurricane have showcased strong form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, highlighting a potent offense and a progressively solid defense. Their home-court advantage at the Reynolds Center could prove pivotal, as they aim to continue their momentum in the tournament.

On the other hand, the Lumberjacks have experienced a mixed bag, winning 3 of their last 5 games. Their ability to adapt tactically will be crucial, as they face a Tulsa team known for aggressive play and quick transitions. Stephen F. Austin will need to leverage their defensive strategies to neutralize Tulsa’s scoring threats and could find opportunities on the break.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.33 for a home win and 3.24 for an away victory, reflecting a significant expectation for Tulsa to secure the win. Our model gives a probability of 65.6% for the Golden Hurricane to emerge victorious, translating to a predicted final score of 81:73. While Tulsa seems to hold the upper hand, upsets are always a possibility in tournament play, making this matchup especially intriguing for fans and bettors alike.

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Tulsa
70.9%		 Stephen F. Austin
29.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 81:73

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.34 3.23
WilliamHill 1.33 3.25

Latest Results

14.03.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 81:68
13.03.26 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – North Texas Mean Green basketball – 90:84 OT
08.03.26 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 78:76
05.03.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 66:93
25.02.26 Tulane Green Wave basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 56:90		 11.03.26 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 59:76
10.03.26 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – Texas A&M-CC Islanders basketball – 60:58
02.03.26 Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – 68:76
28.02.26 Houston Christian Huskies basketball – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – 56:77
23.02.26 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – New Orleans Privateers basketball – 73:77

Facts

  • Tulsa is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Stephen F. Austin‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Stephen F. Austin may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Tulsa is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Tulsa won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 74:51.

    Latest Head To Head

    22.12.16 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 51:74

    Standings

    Draw

    2025

    1/16-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Northern Iowa 73 : 63
    2 Oklahoma State Wichita State 89 : 79
    3 Arkansas State St. Louis Billikens 103 : 78
    4 North Texas Furman 75 : 64
    5 UC Irvine Northern Colorado 82 : 72
    6 Georgia Tech Jacksonville State 64 : 81
    7 Saint Josephs Hawks UAB 65 : 69
    8 Santa Clara UC Riverside 101 : 62
    9 Dayton Florida Atlantic 86 : 79
    10 Middle Tenn. St. Chattanooga Mocs 103 : 109
    11 Bradley North Alabama 71 : 62
    12 George Mason Samford 86 : 69
    13 San Francisco Utah Valley State 79 : 70
    14 San Jose State Loyola Chicago 70 : 73
    15 St. Bonaventure Kent State 56 : 75
    16 Stanford CS Northridge 87 : 70

    1/8-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Oklahoma State 83 : 85
    2 Arkansas State North Texas 63 : 65
    3 UC Irvine Jacksonville State 66 : 61
    4 UAB Santa Clara 88 : 84
    5 Dayton Chattanooga Mocs 72 : 87
    6 Bradley George Mason 75 : 67
    7 San Francisco Loyola Chicago 76 : 77
    8 Kent State Stanford 77 : 75

    Quarter-finals

    1 Oklahoma State North Texas 59 : 61
    2 UC Irvine UAB 81 : 77
    3 Chattanooga Mocs Bradley 67 : 65
    4 Loyola Chicago Kent State 72 : 62

    Semi-finals

    1 North Texas UC Irvine 67 : 69
    2 Chattanooga Mocs Loyola Chicago 80 : 73

    Final

    1 UC Irvine Chattanooga Mocs 84 : 85

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