Tulane Green Wave Overcomes Rice Owls in a Strategic Encounter at Tudor Fieldhouse

In a compelling conference game, the Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious over the Rice Owls with an 82-71 scoreline. This win improved Tulane's season record, showcasing their ability to secure wins under pressure. The game, held at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, was attended by 1,517 fans who witnessed a match filled with strategic plays and standout performances.

Key Moments and Player Highlights

The Green Wave displayed remarkable efficiency on the court, achieving a field goal percentage of 52 percent and converting 78 percent of their free throws. Their offensive strategy paid off with 46 points scored in the paint out of an attempted 33 shots, highlighting their dominance inside. Furthermore, Tulane capitalized on turnovers by scoring 13 points off them and led by as much as 14 points during the game.

Among individual performances for Tulane, Gregg Glenn stood out with his impressive contribution of 17 points and six rebounds. He showcased his shooting accuracy by hitting an astounding 78 percent from the field. Asher Woods also made significant contributions with 13 points and demonstrated his defensive skills with one steal.

On defense, Kam Williams was pivotal for Tulane; he blocked three shots while also adding six rebounds and two steals to his stat line. His defensive efforts were crucial in limiting Rice's scoring opportunities.

Rice Owls' Effort

The Rice Owls faced challenges throughout the game but managed to keep pace initially thanks to their bench contributing a substantial 45 points. They struggled from beyond the arc but found some success at the free-throw line where they shot at a commendable rate of 76 percent.

Despite trailing behind in efficiency and overall shooting percentages compared to Tulane, Rice showed resilience by leading briefly during the match and securing more offensive rebounds than their opponents which allowed them second-chance opportunities reflected in their total of twenty-one second-chance points.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for Tulane Green Wave will be against Memphis Tigers at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse on January 30th at approximately around nine o'clock Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on ESPN2 as both teams aim to strengthen their positions within the conference standings.

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