Tulane Green Wave's Effort Falls Short Against Blazers at Devlin Fieldhouse
The Tulane Green Wave, in their latest home game at the Devlin Fieldhouse, faced a tough challenge against the visiting Blazers. The match ended with a score of 78-67 in favor of the Blazers. The Green Wave now hold a record that reflects their valiant efforts throughout the season, while the Blazers' performance solidified their standing.
The game was marked by intense competition as evidenced by 12 lead changes and both teams being tied five times. The Green Wave started strong with an impressive first-half performance, outscoring the Blazers 38-37. However, they couldn't maintain their momentum into the second half where they were outscored by 12 points.
Tulane's offense showcased resilience with fast break points tallying up to 11 and points off turnovers reaching 16. Their defensive efforts resulted in seven steals and three blocks during the game. Despite these commendable statistics, it was not enough to secure victory.
The team's shooting accuracy from within the arc stood at a modest 43 percent compared to an impressive two-point field goal percentage of 66 percent from their opponents. From beyond the arc, Tulane managed to sink eight out of twenty attempts resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of 40 percent which was notably higher than that of UAB who recorded only five made three-pointers on eighteen attempts for a lower percentage of just under one-third.
On rebounds, Tulane gathered a total of twenty-four compared to UAB's thirty-nine which included nine offensive boards contributing significantly to second-chance opportunities for them leading to fourteen second-chance points. In terms of assists-to-turnover ratio, Tulane posted figures slightly below those achieved by UAB; however both teams demonstrated careful ball handling throughout most parts of this closely contested match-up.
Looking ahead for Tulane fans eager to support their team once more: The next game is scheduled against North Texas Mean Green on February 28th at Devlin Fieldhouse located in New Orleans. This encounter will be broadcasted on ESPN+ starting at six o'clock in the evening local time (Central Time Zone). Fans are encouraged not only attend but also tune into what promises another exciting college basketball event as part season schedule continues unfold before us all.