Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave: Did 14 Tulane three-pointers tip the game at Legacy Arena at BJCC?

The Memphis Tigers entered the American Conference tournament game at 26-6, and the Tulane Green Wave entered at 19-13, and Tulane left with an 81-69 result at 7:00 PM EDT. The game at a neutral site featured 3 ties and 6 lead changes, and Tulane’s biggest lead reached 18 while Memphis led by 3.

First half

The Memphis Tigers scored 31 in the first half while the Green Wave scored 39, and Memphis shot 36 percent on 61 field goal attempts for the game. Memphis generated 30 points in the paint on 16 made paint shots, and Tulane finished with 16 points in the paint on 8 made paint shots. The Wave hit 14 three-pointers on 34 attempts for 41 percent, while Memphis made 5 three-pointers on 22 attempts for 23 percent. Memphis drew 20 fouls and attempted 29 free throws, and Tulane drew 18 fouls and attempted 28 free throws.

Second half

The Memphis Tigers scored 38 after halftime while Tulane scored 42, and the Wave made 23 free throws at 82 percent while Memphis made 20 free throws at 69 percent. Memphis collected 45 total rebounds with 12 offensive rebounds, and Tulane totaled 40 rebounds with 11 offensive rebounds. Memphis created 18 second-chance points, and Tulane produced 14 second-chance points as the margin stayed active on the glass. The Tigers recorded 7 blocks and 5 steals, and Tulane finished with 1 block and 6 steals. Memphis posted 7 assists with 12 turnovers, and Tulane logged 13 assists with 10 turnovers for a 1.3 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Key stretches and individual production

Tulane’s most unanswered run was 8 points during a sequence that moved the score from 41-52 to 41-60, and Memphis’ most unanswered run was 7 points during a sequence that shifted the score from 23-24 to 23-31. Dug McDaniel scored 11 with 2 assists and 6 rebounds, and his line came with 3 turnovers. Zach Davis posted 12 points with 8 rebounds and added 2 blocks and 2 steals. Julius Thedford scored 13 and finished at 100 percent on field goals with 0 turnovers. Thierno Sylla added 4 blocks, and Memphis’ rim protection contributed to the Tigers’ 7 blocks as a team.

Full game recap

This Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave match summary hinged on Tulane’s 14 made three-pointers and 82 percent at the free-throw line, while Memphis countered with 30 paint points and 18 second-chance points. The Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave highlights also included Memphis scoring 15 points off turnovers compared with Tulane’s 11, even as the Tigers finished with 12 giveaways. The Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave review included Tulane’s 19 fast-break points compared with Memphis’ 12, and the Green Wave’s 47 effective field goal percent compared with Memphis’ 40. A Memphis Tigers match rating can start with the Tigers’ 45 rebounds and 7 blocks, while Tulane’s 41 percent from deep shaped the 81-69 finish.

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