Ricky Council IV had 13 points and eight rebounds as Wichita State narrowly beat Tulsa 69-65 in an American Athletic Conference opener.
Alterique Gilbert added 13 points for the Shockers (2-2, 1-0). Trey Wade chipped in 11 points and seven rebounds. Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler had 10 points.
Brandon Rachal had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (1-3, 0-1). Elijah Joiner added 11 points. Curtis Haywood II had 11 points and six rebounds.
With the win, the Shockers improve to 2-2 on the season. Wichita State next plays Friday night at 6 p.m. and will host Emporia State at Koch Arena.