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Tulsa basketball opens its season at home this week, and Goldie lands a dog food deal

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It's a big week for Golden Hurricane hoops. Tulsa men tip off the 2026-27 season at home against Ottawa tonight at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, with the event running 7-9 p.m., after a 30-win season that ended in the NIT final.

1,000fans get a free white Tulsa basketball replica jersey at the men's home opener

The first 1,000 fans through the doors at the Reynolds Center get one, courtesy of St. Francis. The game is Monday, Nov. 2, and the event runs 7-9 p.m.

Source: the event's listing

  • Men's giveaway: free white replica jersey for the first 1,000 fans
  • Women's giveaway: a schedule magnet
  • Goldie's fellow mascots: Georgia's Uga, Tennessee's Smokey, UConn's Jonathan, Washington's Dubs

The women open Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. against Incarnate Word, also at the Reynolds Center. Tulsa World says the team features key veterans and exciting newcomers. Off the court, Goldie, the golden retriever who represents the Golden Hurricane, is one of five live college mascots in a three-year partnership with The Farmer's Dog. She's a freshman and expected to grow up with the Class of 2030.

Tulsa basketball opens its season on back-to-back nights

  1. Oct. 28Goldie's partnership with The Farmer's Dog is announced.
  2. Nov. 2Tulsa men's basketball opens at home against Ottawa.
  3. Nov. 3Tulsa women's basketball opens at home against Incarnate Word at 6:30 p.m.

Sources: KTUL, Tulsa World, the event's listing

Sources: Tulsa World, KTUL, University of Tulsa calendar

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