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Clash at Devlin: Tulane Green Wave Prepares to Surge Past UAB Blazers

As the Tulane Green Wave prepares to host the UAB Blazers at Devlin Fieldhouse, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Green Wave's recent performances have been a mixed bag of tenacity and lessons learned, setting the stage for a crucial showdown on their home court.


Mar 10, 2023; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Tulane Green Wave forward Kevin Cross (24) kneels on the floor after the win over the Wichita State Shockers at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against the Memphis Tigers on February 11th, TULN showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short in a high-scoring affair, 78-90. Despite an impressive second-half surge where they outscored their first-half efforts by 20 points, defensive lapses allowed too many points in the paint and off turnovers. However, one cannot overlook TULN's resilience and ability to create scoring opportunities under pressure.


Earlier this month on February 4th, TULN displayed sheer determination in an overtime thriller against Temple Owls at Devlin Fieldhouse. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an astounding 68 percent from two-point range and sank free throws with near perfection at 89 percent accuracy. This offensive prowess carried them through to clinch a nail-biting victory with a score of 92-80.


The game against SMU Mustangs showcased another facet of TULN's game – defense. With an imposing presence inside leading to ten blocks and limiting turnovers to just seven for the entire game, it was clear that when focused, TULN can dictate the pace and flow of play both offensively and defensively.


Looking ahead to their matchup with UAB Blazers, it is imperative that Tulane harnesses these strengths while shoring up weaknesses exposed in past games. The Blazers will not make it easy; they bring their own set of skills that could challenge TULN’s resolve. Yet if history has shown us anything, it is that Tulane thrives under pressure at home – turning Devlin Fieldhouse into a fortress where opponents' victories are hard-fought.


Tulane fans should expect nothing less than full commitment from their team as they look forward to this pivotal clash. With strategic adjustments and execution similar to what we saw against Temple Owls combined with relentless defense demonstrated versus SMU Mustangs – there is every reason for optimism among the Green Wave faithful.


Mark your calendars for February 25th at 3:00 PM CT when Tulane takes on UAB live from New Orleans’ very own Devlin Fieldhouse. Fans can catch all the action nationally broadcasted on ESPN2 channel number 209 – ensuring you won’t miss any part of what promises to be an enthralling contest between these two competitive sides.

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