Can Tulane Green Wave Ride the Momentum at Bartow Arena?
As the Tulane Green Wave prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trend. The Green Wave has shown a mix of resilience and challenge in their past games, which could play a crucial role in this upcoming encounter.
In their most recent game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, Tulane triumphed in an overtime thriller with a final score of 94-87. This victory was marked by an impressive offensive display, with the team shooting 46 percent from the field and an outstanding 83 percent from the free-throw line. Their ability to score 18 fast-break points and dominate points in the paint with 42 was pivotal.
However, consistency has been a concern for Tulane as evidenced by their narrow loss to Florida Atlantic's Owls where they fell short by just one point (85-84). Despite shooting efficiently at 52 percent from the field and converting half of their three-point attempts, turnovers and second-chance points allowed were areas that needed improvement.
The game prior saw a less favorable outcome for Tulane when they faced North Texas' Mean Green. Scoring only 56 points on subpar shooting percentages across all categories highlighted struggles on offense. A notable dip in assists also suggested difficulties in creating scoring opportunities.
As we look ahead to their matchup against UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, it is clear that maintaining high shooting percentages while tightening up defense will be key factors for success. The venue itself may pose challenges; however, if Tulane can leverage its recent offensive momentum while addressing defensive lapses seen in previous games, they have a strong chance of coming out on top.
Fans can catch this exciting game scheduled for January 17th at midnight Central Time on ESPN+. With both teams sharing similar time zones there should be minimal impact due to travel or schedule adjustments – setting up what promises to be an evenly matched contest under familiar conditions.