Tulane Green Wave Set to Host Rice Owls at Devlin Fieldhouse in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Tulane Green Wave prepare to host the Rice Owls at Devlin Fieldhouse, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling encounter in men's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 4th, is a pivotal moment for TULN as they seek redemption after a recent string of performances that have left much to be desired.
The last outing for TULN on December 22nd against the George Mason Patriots was a nail-biter that ended in a narrow defeat with a score of 69-66. Despite leading by 40 points at halftime, TULN couldn't maintain their momentum and succumbed in the second half. Their field goal percentage stood at just 35 percent from two-point range and an even less impressive 32 percent from beyond the arc. However, one silver lining was their free throw accuracy which hit an impressive mark of 76 percent.
Contrastingly, on December 16th against Southern University Jaguars, TULN showcased their offensive prowess by racking up an astonishing 105 points. Their shooting was nothing short of spectacular; they converted nearly 79 percent of their two-point attempts and shot an exceptional 48 percent from three-point land. This performance demonstrated what TULN is capable of when firing on all cylinders – a relentless attack that can overwhelm any defense.
But perhaps most telling was the grueling contest against Furman Paladins on December 15th which went into double overtime before TULN emerged victorious with a scoreline reading an eye-watering 117-110. The team showed resilience and tenacity as they clawed back into the game despite numerous lead changes and ties throughout regulation time and beyond.
Looking ahead to face RICE, it's clear that consistency will be key for Tulane Green Wave if they are to come out on top. They must replicate the defensive intensity that led them to force turnovers effectively in previous games while also maintaining high levels of shooting accuracy displayed during their best moments this season.
RICE comes into this matchup not without its own set of strengths but given Tulane’s ability to perform under pressure as seen against Furman Paladins; it would not be surprising if we witness another high-scoring affair led by TULN’s dynamic offense.
Fans eager to support Tulane Green Wave can catch them live as they take on Rice Owls at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans or tune into ESPNU channel number 208 nationally where coverage will begin promptly before tip-off at January fourth's evening game time slated for nine PM Central Time (10 PM Eastern Time).