N Illinois gave up 48 points in the paint to Grambling in its opener. Tulsa scored 26 inside against Ottawa, so the Hurricane have already shown a way to attack that part of the Huskies' defense.
Tulsa also took 40 threes against Ottawa, with Jaylen Lawal and Kobi Williams making 4 apiece. Over 154.
The Huskies made 14 of 31 threes against Grambling and got to the line for 22 attempts.