Tulane Green Wave Edges Out Maine Black Bears at Devlin Fieldhouse in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a closely contested match at Devlin Fieldhouse, the Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious over the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 64-61. The Green Wave now holds an even record, while the Black Bears' record reflects more losses than wins.
The game was marked by consistent performance from the Tulane Green Wave, who started strong with 21 points in the first quarter and maintained their lead throughout. The team showcased a balanced offensive and defensive effort. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5, they facilitated good ball movement which translated into scoring opportunities. Their defense was also on point with six blocks and seven steals matching that of their opponents.
The home team's field goal percentage stood at 44 percent with a slightly better two-point shooting accuracy of around 52 percent. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, sinking ten three-pointers at a rate of approximately 36 percent. The Green Wave dominated rebounds with a total of 35 compared to the Black Bears' 25, including an impressive haul of 13 offensive boards contributing to second-chance points.
On the other side, despite being outrebounded, the Maine Black Bears put up a resilient fight throughout all four quarters. They managed to keep their field goal percentage close to that of Tulane's at roughly 44 percent and had similar success from three-point range with around six made shots at approximately 35 percent accuracy.
The game did not see any lead changes or ties indicating that once Tulane took control they maintained it till the end buzzer sounded. Both teams committed over ten turnovers each but managed to convert these into thirteen points off turnovers respectively.
As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting matchup for Tulane as they are set to face off against Wichita State Shockers on December 30th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. This upcoming game is scheduled for an evening tip-off and while there are no broadcast networks listed yet for this event, fans should stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can catch live action as it unfolds on court.