SAM GRIFFIN NEWS

Struggles from deep continue Griffin ended Friday's 66-51 win over Mississippi Valley State with 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-11 3Pt) and one rebound in 31 minutes.

Impact As of late, Griffin has really struggled to shoot the three ball. Over his last six games, Griffin is shooting just 26.1 percent from deep. Regardless of his struggles, Griffin is the teams leading scorer, averaging 15.2 minutes per game this season. Griffin has played practically the same role as he did last season, the primary scoring option as a routine starter.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betson sparks Tulsa to 66-51 victory over MVSU

Brandon Betson scored 15 points off the bench to guide Tulsa past Mississippi Valley State 66-51

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tulsa wins 70-63 over Central Michigan

Led by Keyshawn Embery-Simpson's 13 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 70-63 on Saturday

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griffin leads Tulsa against Central Michigan after 20-point performance

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griffin leads Tulsa against Murray State after 21-point game

Tulsa hosts the Murray State Racers after Sam Griffin scored 21 points in Tulsa's 68-65 loss to the Charlotte 49ers

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griffin puts up 20 as Tulsa takes down Loyola Chicago 85-66

Led by Sam Griffin's 20 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 85-66 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tulsa hosts Jackson State following Griffin's 29-point game

Tulsa hosts the Jackson State Tigers after Sam Griffin scored 29 points in Tulsa's 73-70 loss to the Oregon State Beavers

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nears thirty point performance Griffin finished with 29 points (10-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 73-70 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Griffin's 29 point performance set a new career high for the junior guard. Bryant Selenbangue and Griffin were the only two starters to reach double-figure scoring. Griffin played the most minutes of all Golden Hurricane players while also taking by far the most three point attempts. Last season, Griffin averaged the second most points on the team, this year, it's his turn to take over as the primary scoring threat.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin lifts Tulsa past Wichita St. 73-67 in AAC

Sam Griffin had 21 points as Tulsa beat Wichita State 73-67 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament first round

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Griffin isn't starting Sunday's game against Central Florida.

Impact Griffin started the past four games but is shooting just 6-for-34 over the past three contests and will take a seat Sunday. Ladavius Draine will start on senior day for Tulsa.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin scores 23 to lead Tulsa past South Florida 65-57

Sam Griffin had 23 points as Tulsa ended its eight-game road losing streak, topping South Florida 65-57

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads all scorers Tuesday Griffin had 17 points (7-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 58-48 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Griffin led all scorers Tuesday against Wichita State, continuing his great recent offensive run. The sophomore guard has started three consecutive games for the Golden Hurricane. Griffin leads the team in points per game this season (16.1).

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in starting role Griffin ended Wednesday's 97-63 loss to Tulane with 21 points (6-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and five assists in 35 minutes.

Impact Griffin started the first 11 games for the Golden Hurricane, but was removed from the starting lineup following the Dec. 29 game against SMU. After entering off the bench for five games, Griffin returned to the starting lineup and led the team in scoring.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards' 7 3s help No. 11 Houston escape Tulsa 66-64

Kyler Edwards made seven 3-pointers as part of his 29 points, and No. 11 Houston held off several rallies by Tulsa for a 66-64 win on Saturday night

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't start Griffin played his first game off the bench on the season and recorded 25 points (10-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt) and one steal during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to Memphis.

Impact Griffin came off the bench but played 26 minutes after getting off to a hot start from the field which didn't slow down. It is unclear why Griffin didn't start, but it may be as a result of his dismal 14 points (6-20 FG) last game. Griffin figures to continue to hold a major place in the rotation for Tulsa and should return to the starting lineup.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin scores 19 to carry Tulsa over Alcorn State 83-62

Sam Griffin had 19 points as Tulsa easily defeated Alcorn State 83-62

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griffin scores 20 to carry Tulsa past S. Illinois 69-65

Sam Griffin had 20 points as Tulsa narrowly defeated Southern Illinois 69-65

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griffin scores 21 to carry Tulsa past Rhode Island 77-71

Sam Griffin had 21 points as Tulsa defeated Rhode Island 77-71 at the Sunshine Slam

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTA meets Troy in Sun Belt tourney

Troy is set to face Texas-Arlington in the opening round of the Sun Belt tournament

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTA looks for home win vs Arkansas St.

Texas-Arlington looks for its seventh straight win over Arkansas State at College Park Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Azore carries Texas-Arlington over Arkansas St. 73-71

David Azore scored a season-high 22 points, including a four-point play as time expired, and Texas-Arlington narrowly defeated Arkansas State 73-71

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UTA looks for home win vs Arkansas St.

Texas-Arlington looks for its sixth straight win over Arkansas State at College Park Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisiana-Lafayette wins, coach sets Sun Belt wins mark

Cedric Russell made coach Bobby Marliln’s record-breaking win memorable scoring five points points in a game-closing 7-0 run that gave Louisiana a 76-74 win over Texas-Arlington

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell, La.-Lafeyette host UTA

Two guards will be on display as Shahada Wells and Texas-Arlington will battle Cedric Russell and Louisiana-Lafayette

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mwamba lifts Texas-Arlington past ULM 58-52

Patrick Mwamba posted 19 points and 12 rebounds to carry Texas-Arlington to a 58-52 win over UL Monroe

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS