Green Wave Edges Past 49ers in a Nail-Biter at Devlin Fieldhouse
The Tulane Green Wave emerged victorious against the Charlotte 49ers with a tight scoreline of 70-68. The Green Wave's season record now stands at an even keel, while the 49ers find themselves reeling from another addition to their loss column.
In a game that saw six lead changes and was tied on six occasions, it was the home team's resilience that ultimately shone through. The Green Wave, playing in front of their home crowd at Devlin Fieldhouse, displayed commendable shooting accuracy throughout the match. They converted 57 percent of their two-point attempts and maintained an impressive free throw percentage of 90 percent. Their three-point shots found the net with a success rate of 33 percent.
The Green Wave's offense was facilitated by an effective distribution of ball-handling responsibilities, leading to a total of 20 assists. This teamwork played a pivotal role in securing points off turnovers, which amounted to a significant tally of 21 for the home team—outscoring their opponents by six in this aspect.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with each recording four blocks during the game. However, Tulane managed to edge out Charlotte with one additional steal than their counterparts' total of six.
A key factor contributing to Tulane's win was their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities; they scored nine second-chance points compared to Charlotte’s five. Moreover, despite having one less offensive rebound than Charlotte’s count of six and equal defensive rebounds at seventeen apiece for both teams, Tulane made crucial plays when it mattered most.
The final quarter witnessed both teams scoring nineteen points each but it was Tulane’s consistent performance across all quarters that ensured they had just enough to cross the finish line ahead.
Looking ahead after this nail-biting encounter, fans can catch the next game featuring Tulane Green Wave as they visit UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio against UTSA Roadrunners on February 4th at 2:00 PM Central Time. The match will be available for viewing so supporters can follow all live-action as it unfolds.