TULSA, Okla. — The University of Tulsa softball team will open play at the 2018 American Athletic Conference Championship in Tampa, Fla., against Wichita State at 9 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, May 10.
The Golden Hurricane (30-23) will look to secure its third consecutive American Tournament title. Dating back to its time as a member of Conference USA, TU has advanced to the title game of its league tournament each of the last four seasons. To reach the title game again, Tulsa must win Thursday's quarterfinal and then defeat either Houston or ECU in Friday's semifinal, which will take place at 1 p.