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Devlin Fieldhouse Hosts Tulane Green Wave and Little Rock Trojans in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious against the Little Rock Trojans with a final score of 66-57 at Devlin Fieldhouse. The home team now stands with an impressive record, while the visiting Trojans face a setback.


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In a competitive matchup, the Tulane Green Wave showcased their skills on their home court. The game was closely contested, with both teams ending the first quarter tied at 14 points each. However, as the game progressed, the Green Wave began to pull away, outscoring the Trojans in both second and third quarters by margins that proved crucial to their victory.


The Green Wave's offensive efforts were led by their accurate shooting from both inside and beyond the arc. They made 22 field goals on a commendable 49 percent shooting performance from the field and were particularly effective from three-point range where they hit six shots at a notable 43 percent success rate. Their prowess at free throws also contributed significantly to their win; they capitalized on these opportunities by making 16 out of 22 attempts which translated into an impressive 73 percent free throw percentage.


Defensively, Tulane also stood strong. They out-rebounded their opponents with a total of 27 rebounds compared to Little Rock's 24. The defensive effort included securing more offensive rebounds than Little Rock which allowed for nine second-chance points that added pressure on their opponents throughout the contest.


On top of this solid defensive showing, turnovers played a pivotal role in determining momentum swings during this encounter. While both teams turned over possession frequently – nineteen times for Tulane and eighteen for Little Rock – it was how each team capitalized that made all difference; Tulane scored an impactful 21 points off turnovers whereas Little Rock managed only one point less in this category.


Despite being behind after halftime, The Trojans did not go down without a fight as they matched up closely against The Green Wave in terms of scoring during each quarter but ultimately fell short when it mattered most - during crunch time in fourth quarter play where they were once again outscored by two points sealing their fate.


Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory, fans can anticipate another exciting game as The Tulane Green Wave are set to face off against Maine Black Bears next week on December 21st at Devlin Fieldhouse located at New Orleans LA zip code:70118 starting promptly at six o'clock PM local time (6:00 PM). Fans eager to support can catch all action live since there are no broadcast networks listed for upcoming event yet announced.

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