Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane snapped a four-game losing streak with a dominant 60-10 victory over Tulane at the Superdome on Saturday, dismantling the Green Wave’s homecoming festivities. Baylor Hayes delivered a career-best performance, completing 26 of 33 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns. The offensive explosion was fueled by a historic connection with wide receiver Oran Singleton Jr., who caught three of those touchdowns to set career highs in receiving yards (177) and receptions (13). Tulsa’s ground game complemented the aerial attack, churning out 224 rushing yards with a balanced approach that kept Tulane’s defense off balance.
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The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the second quarter, where Tulsa scored 25 unanswered points to build a 32-0 halftime lead. Despite starting the game with a modest 7-0 advantage after the first quarter, the Golden Hurricane unleashed their full potential, extending the lead to 46-0 before Tulane finally struck. Tulane’s Cooper Helmke kicked a 38-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter to end the shutout, while Dagan Bruno found Bredell Richardson for a 4-yard touchdown pass with two seconds remaining to pad the final score.
This win is a significant morale booster for Tulsa, which enters the final stretch of the regular season with a 5-4 record and a 2-3 mark in the American Conference. The Golden Hurricane’s three conference losses came by a combined margin of just 12 points, including a one-point overtime defeat to North Texas and a three-point loss to Army, suggesting this team remains competitive in tight contests. With the season winding down, Tulsa’s ability to generate high-scoring performances against ranked or home opponents will be crucial as they look to secure a favorable position for conference play.
Source: Yahoo Sports
