Tulane Green Wave Set to Clash with North Texas Mean Green at Devlin Fieldhouse

As the Tulane Green Wave prepares to host the North Texas Mean Green at Devlin Fieldhouse, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The recent performance of the Tulane team has been a mixed bag, with their last three games showcasing both their strengths and areas that need tightening up.

In their most recent game against East Carolina Pirates, Tulane fell short despite a strong offensive showing, scoring 67 points. Their field goal percentage was solid at 47 percent, and they were particularly effective from the free-throw line with an impressive 85 percent accuracy. However, turnovers proved costly as they gave up 16 in total which translated into 23 points for the Pirates.

The previous home game saw Tulane in a closer contest against SMU Mustangs where they put up a valiant fight but ultimately lost by eight points. They managed to score 79 points while shooting at a reasonable rate of 45 percent from the field and maintaining good discipline with only eleven turnovers. Their effort on fast breaks was notable as they scored eleven fast break points.

However, it was during their visit to Memphis Tigers that defensive issues became apparent; although scoring an impressive 78 points and making ten three-pointers (37 percent), they allowed ninety points on defense. The team's rebounding effort matched that of Memphis', each grabbing forty rebounds.

Looking ahead to facing North Texas Mean Green, it's clear that maintaining offensive efficiency while reducing turnovers will be key for Tulane. Playing on home turf should provide them an extra boost – Devlin Fieldhouse has been known to rally behind its team fervently.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for February 29th on ESPN+. Tip-off is set for local time in New Orleans (US/Central), promising an evening filled with high stakes basketball action as these two teams vie for victory on the court.