Tulane Green Wave Edges Out Furman Paladins in Double Overtime at Devlin Fieldhouse

In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious over the Furman Paladins with a final score of 117-110. The Green Wave's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Paladins fall to 0-1 after this intense encounter.

The match, held at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, was a showcase of offensive firepower and resilience from both teams. The home team, Tulane Green Wave, demonstrated remarkable scoring efficiency with an overall field goal percentage of 56 and converting 54 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point shooting was also notable with a success rate of approximately 57 percent.

Key players for the Green Wave stepped up when it mattered most. The team's aggressive defense led to them amassing a total of 17 steals and they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 22 points off them. Additionally, their ability to share the ball was evident as they racked up an impressive tally of 23 assists.

The battle under the boards was fiercely contested; however, Tulane managed to secure a total rebound count of 36 against Furman's more dominant presence that resulted in grabbing 47 rebounds. Despite being outrebounded, Tulane made up for it with their shot-blocking ability by registering five blocks throughout the game.

Furman Paladins put forth a valiant effort themselves with significant contributions across various aspects of their gameplay. They were particularly effective from long range as well hitting nearly 43 percent from three-point territory and maintained solid free throw shooting at around 72 percent accuracy.

As both teams fought tooth and nail through regulation time resulting in two overtime periods where lead changes occurred twenty times and ties eleven times before settling on an outcome; it was ultimately Tulane who showed superior poise during crunch time outscoring Furman by eleven points in second overtime period alone.

Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their beloved team’s next challenge: The Tulane Green Wave is scheduled to face off against Southern University Jaguars at Devlin Fieldhouse once again on December 16th at noon local time (7 PM UTC). This upcoming matchup can be watched live via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring supporters won’t miss any action as these two teams clash on court.