Can the Green Wave Surge Past Owls in Overtime Showdown?
In a closely contested conference game at Devlin Fieldhouse, the Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious over the Temple Owls with a final score of 92-80. The Green Wave's season record now stands at an impressive 9-5, while the Owls fall to a challenging 6-8. The game was pushed into overtime after both teams ended regulation time locked in a battle that saw numerous lead changes and ties.
The home team, Tulane Green Wave, showcased their offensive efficiency by shooting an exceptional 55 percent from the field and an outstanding 89 percent from the free-throw line. Their prowess in scoring was particularly evident in their two-point attempts where they converted 68 percent of their shots. Dominating inside, they racked up a significant 48 points in the paint.
Defensively, Tulane also stood out with four blocks and one steal during playtime. They were disciplined throughout, committing only eighteen personal fouls compared to twenty-one by Temple Owls. On rebounds, Tulane outperformed Temple with forty-one total rebounds—thirty-six personal and five team rebounds—which included seven offensive boards leading to nine second-chance points.
The extra period saw Tulane take control of the game as they outscored Temple by twelve points. This decisive performance during overtime was critical for securing their victory. Despite committing thirteen turnovers throughout the match compared to nine by Temple, Tulane maintained better ball distribution with thirteen assists which contributed significantly to their win.
On the other side of court, despite being on losing end, Temple Owls put up a resilient fight against their hosts. They attempted more three-pointers but struggled from beyond arc hitting only twenty-six percent of those shots compared to twenty percent by Tulane which made three successful attempts from fifteen tries.
Temple's bench provided valuable contributions including twenty-one second chance points thanks largely due to thirteen offensive rebounds they grabbed over course of game; however it wasn't enough against solid performance displayed by host team who had higher assists turnover ratio at 1.08 versus Owl's ratio at 1.38 indicating more efficient playmaking under pressure.
As fans look ahead for next challenge facing Green Wave will be away game against Memphis Tigers scheduled on February 11th at FedExForum located Memphis Tennessee starting at noon local time (1:00 PM Eastern Time). This encounter can be viewed nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine ensuring supporters won't miss any action as these two teams face off once again this season.