Tulane University vs Temple Owls: Rowan Brumbaugh’s 7 assists meet Temple’s 13 triples at Liacouras Center

Tulane University moved to 0-1 in conference play after the Temple Owls left Liacouras Center with a 89-60 result to open their 1-0 conference mark. The Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls recap started with Tulane up 32-40 at halftime before Temple added 49 after the break to finish the game with 89.

First half

Tulane opened the night with 32 first-half points while shooting 38 percent from the field for the game and 27 percent from 3-point range on 22 attempts. The Wave got 21 bench points and 16 assists, with Rowan Brumbaugh posting 7 assists as the primary table-setter. Temple’s first-half 40 points came with 53 percent shooting for the game and a 65 effective field goal percent that reflected clean looks across the floor.

Second half

Tulane scored 28 in the second half and finished with 12 made free throws on 80 percent at the line, but the Wave managed only 23 total rebounds and 1 second-chance point against Temple’s 41 rebounds. Temple poured in 49 after halftime, and the Owls’ 13 made 3-pointers on 50 percent from deep created the separation as their biggest lead reached 34. This Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls tactical recap also hinged on turnovers, with Tulane converting 16 points off turnovers while Temple answered with 10 points off giveaways.

Game notes and individual lines

Tulane’s offense leaned on Brumbaugh’s 14 points and Scotty Middleton’s 12 points, with Middleton adding 4 rebounds while hitting 60 percent from 3-point range in his line. Tulane’s ball movement showed up in a 2.29 assist-to-turnover ratio on 16 assists and 7 turnovers, while Temple posted 18 assists and 9 turnovers with 68 true shooting percent. The Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls result analysis also reflected paint production, as Tulane scored 26 points in the paint while Temple produced 34 inside.

What is next

The Tulane Green Wave final whistle reaction now turns to the next broadcast on 03/08/2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, when the Memphis Tigers visit the Wave at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, Louisiana on ESPN+. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Tulane fans.