1994 TU, The Beginning

That game, a 93-91 overtime loss to the top ranked razorbacks, without an injured Shea Seals, that opened the eyes of those in and around the program.

Monday, March 17th 2014, 4:57 pm

By: John Holcomb

It wasn't just the typical positive preseason outlook, the University of Tulsa had a lot of pieces, all around talent in senior Gary Collier and freshman Shea Seals, plenty of size and toughness inside, athleticism and leadership.

The early season results showed promise, TU won four straight to open the schedule before falling at home at the Convention Center to OSU, and then to former TU coach Nolan Richardson and Arkansas.

But it was that game, a 93-91 overtime loss to the top ranked razorbacks, without an injured Shea Seals, that opened the eyes of those in and around the program.

It was December 23rd, and it was a loss, but for the golden hurricane it was an early Christmas present.

John Holcomb

John Holcomb has been the sports director at News On 6 since November 1995, anchoring weeknight sportscasts at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. He co-hosts the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz and anchors the Oklahoma Ford Friday Football Blitz. John is also a four-time Oklahoma Sportscaster of the Year.