Tulane Green Wave Narrowly Edged Out by Cougars at Devlin Fieldhouse Showdown

In a closely contested battle at Devlin Fieldhouse, the Tulane Green Wave fell just short against the Houston Cougars with a final score of 59-56. The home team's record now stands at 0-1, while the visitors improved to 1-0.

The game was a display of resilience and determination from both sides. The Tulane Green Wave started strong, outscoring the Cougars 13-11 in the first quarter. However, momentum shifted in the second quarter as Houston found their rhythm and put up 19 points to Tulane's 10, taking a lead into halftime.

The second half saw an impressive effort from the Green Wave as they matched their opponents point for point in the third quarter with both teams adding another 16 to their tallies. Heading into the final period, it was anyone's game. The intensity ramped up further as Tulane outscored Houston by one point in that last quarter; however, it wasn't enough to overcome their earlier deficit.

Key players for Tulane made significant contributions throughout this nail-biting contest. Despite falling short on this occasion, these efforts showcased that they could compete head-to-head with formidable opponents like Houston.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for an exciting matchup where Tulane will take on East Carolina Pirates at Minges Coliseum on January 8th at 2 PM local time (Greenville). This upcoming game promises to be another opportunity for fans to support their team through thick and thin. While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for this event, loyal supporters are sure not to miss following along however they can when game day arrives.