Tulane Green Wave Surges Past Rice Owls with Second Half Tsunami
The Tulane Green Wave improved their record to 81-75 after a decisive victory over the Rice Owls, who now stand at 75-81. The game, held at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, saw Tulane take control in the second half to secure their win.
First Half
The first half was a closely contested battle with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The Green Wave managed to edge ahead slightly by halftime with a score of 36-33. Asher Woods was instrumental for Tulane during this period, contributing significantly with his scoring and defensive efforts.
Second Half
In the second half, Tulane's offense found its rhythm and surged forward. The team scored an impressive 45 points compared to Rice's 42 in this period. Tyler Ringgold stood out with his all-around performance, adding crucial points and assists that helped extend Tulane's lead.
Key Performances
Asher Woods led the charge for the Green Wave with 24 points and three steals while maintaining an impressive field goal percentage of 71 percent. Tyler Ringgold also made significant contributions off the bench, scoring 16 points along with five assists and seven rebounds.
On the other side, Rice struggled despite their efforts on defense which included three steals and two blocks throughout the game.
Final Outcome
The final scoreline read 81-75 in favor of Tulane as they capitalized on key opportunities during critical moments of play. This victory marks another step forward for them this season as they continue building momentum towards future games.
Fans can look forward to more action when Tulane faces Tulsa Golden Hurricane next at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in New Orleans on February 25th at 7:30 PM EST; catch it live via ESPN+! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup!