Tulane Green Wave Edges Out South Florida Bulls in a Nail-Biter at Devlin Fieldhouse

In a closely contested matchup, the Tulane Green Wave secured a hard-fought victory over the South Florida Bulls with a final score of 73-70. This win improves Tulane's season record, showcasing their resilience and strategic gameplay against their conference rivals. The game, held at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, was witnessed by 1,281 fans who were treated to an intense battle that saw 12 lead changes and was tied four times.

Key Performances and Game Highlights

The Green Wave's success can be attributed to their balanced team effort and strategic execution on both ends of the court. Asher Woods stood out with his impressive performance, scoring 15 points alongside four assists and two steals. His contribution was critical in maintaining the offensive pressure on the Bulls throughout the game.

Another notable performance came from Kaleb Banks who added 14 points to Tulane's tally while securing two rebounds and making three steals, demonstrating his all-around impact on the game. Rowan Brumbaugh also made significant contributions with 13 points, five assists, and two steals, showcasing his playmaking abilities.

On defense, Tulane managed to outmaneuver South Florida by capitalizing on turnovers which translated into 23 points off turnovers compared to South Florida's 15. Additionally, Tulane showcased their prowess beyond the arc by sinking 14 three-pointers at a remarkable accuracy of 47 percent.

South Florida's Efforts

Despite falling short, South Florida displayed commendable tenacity throughout the match. They led by as much as nine points at one stage of the game thanks to efficient field goal shooting (53 percent) and strong performances off their bench contributing 26 points. Their fast break plays were particularly effective yielding them 18 points.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for Tulane Green Wave is set against Florida Atlantic Owls scheduled for January 15th at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse located in New Orleans LA USA Fans looking forward to catching this action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage starting from7:30 PM EDT

This victory over South Florida not only adds another win but also boosts morale as they prepare for upcoming games in this season’s regular series Encouraging support from fans could play a pivotal role as they aim for continued success

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