Green Wave's Surge Falls Short Against Tigers in High-Scoring Affair at FedExForum
The Tulane Green Wave, with a record of 0-0 before the game, faced off against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum. The contest ended with the Green Wave scoring 78 and the Tigers outpacing them with 90.
In an intense conference game, the Tulane Green Wave showcased a valiant effort but ultimately fell to the Memphis Tigers. The first half saw Tulane put up 29 points to Memphis's 46. Despite trailing, Tulane came back strong in the second half, adding an impressive 49 points to their tally. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the home team's consistent performance across both halves.
The Green Wave demonstrated resilience on defense with five blocks and nine steals during the game. On offense, they managed a total of 40 rebounds and distributed well among themselves with twelve assists. Their shooting from beyond the arc was notable as they made ten three-pointers at a rate of thirty-seven percent accuracy.
Tulane’s players fought hard in terms of scoring inside; they accumulated twenty-six points in paint while also capitalizing on turnovers by adding another ten points to their scoreline from these opportunities. They showed determination on second-chance efforts as well by securing nineteen second-chance points.
Despite their efforts, personal fouls were an issue for both teams as each racked up twenty-three fouls over the course of play. The Green Wave also had fourteen turnovers which proved costly against a team like Memphis that excels at converting such mistakes into eighteen points off turnovers.
On individual performances for Tulane, free throws were crucial; they made twenty out of twenty-seven attempts which accounted for seventy-four percent success rate from the line – showing focus under pressure.
Looking ahead for fans of Tulane basketball: The next challenge awaits as they prepare to host SMU Mustangs at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans on February 15th at 6:00 PM local time (Central Time). This upcoming matchup will be available for viewing on ESPN+, ensuring fans won’t miss any action from this anticipated encounter.