Willis scores 15 off the bench, Tulsa takes down Detroit Mercy 63-44
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- — Keaston Willis scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead Tulsa over Detroit Mercy 63-44 on Tuesday.
Willis finished 3 of 9 from 3-point range and 6 for 7 from the line for the Golden Hurricane (4-3). Isaiah Barnes scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds. Dwon Odom had 11 points and went 5 of 8 from the field.
Jared Lary led the way for the Titans (3-4) with 12 points and two steals.
Tulsa led 36-27 at halftime, with Willis racking up nine points. Tulsa extended its lead to 54-35 during the second half, fueled by a 9-2 scoring run.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Hendricks
- R.B Clayburn
- Jake Keller
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| UAB | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 11-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Milwaukee | 8-3 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Robert Morris | 8-4 | 3 | 16-7 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-4 | 3 | 15-8 |
| Youngstown State | 8-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Oakland | 7-5 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Wright State | 5-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-7 | 6.5 | 9-13 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-9 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-9 | 8 | 7-16 |
| Green Bay | 0-13 | 11.5 | 2-22 |
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