Tulane Green Wave Edges Out UTSA Roadrunners in a Nail-Biter at UTSA Convocation Center

In a closely contested match at the UTSA Convocation Center, the Tulane Green Wave managed to secure a narrow victory over the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 61-60. This win brings Tulane's season record to an impressive tally, showcasing their resilience and determination on the court. The Roadrunners, despite their valiant effort and leading by as much as 15 points during the game, could not maintain their momentum, ending with a slightly less commendable record.

Key Moments and Standout Performances

The game was characterized by its intense back-and-forth action, highlighted by four lead changes and two instances where the score was tied. The Green Wave's performance in the second half was pivotal to their comeback, outscoring the Roadrunners 36-27. A critical factor in Tulane's success was their superior shooting accuracy from both the field and free-throw line, boasting a 43 percent field goal percentage compared to UTSA's 33 percent and an impressive 86 percent from free throws.

Asher Woods emerged as one of Tulane's standout players, contributing significantly with 18 points while maintaining an exceptional field goal percentage of 75 percent. His performance was complemented by Rowan Brumbaugh who added another layer of offense with his 13 points and team-high four assists. On defense, Gregg Glenn made his presence felt with seven rebounds and two steals.

The Roadrunners showed tenacity throughout the game; however, they struggled to convert opportunities into points effectively. Despite this challenge, they excelled in generating second-chance points (20) thanks to their offensive rebounding efforts which totaled ten for the game.

Looking Ahead

As Tulane celebrates this hard-fought victory against UTSA Roadrunners at San Antonio’s own Convocation Center before an audience of nearly sixteen hundred fans – attention now turns towards their next challenge. The Green Wave is set to face off against North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum in Denton on February 8th at 3:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage of this upcoming encounter on ESPN+.

This win against UTSA serves as both a testament to Tulane’s resilience under pressure and sets up an intriguing matchup against North Texas Mean Green that promises basketball enthusiasts another exciting display of collegiate basketball talent.

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