Tulane Green Wave Edged Out in Overtime Nail-Biter at Elma Roane Fieldhouse
The Tulane Green Wave's record now stands at 0-1 after a closely contested game against the Memphis Tigers, which ended with a final score of 79-80. The Tigers, playing on their home court at Elma Roane Fieldhouse, managed to squeeze out a victory in an intense overtime showdown.
From the opening quarter, the Green Wave set an aggressive pace with 24 points but saw fluctuations in their scoring across subsequent quarters. Despite this, they maintained a strong offensive presence throughout the game. The team showcased impressive accuracy from two-point range with a shooting percentage of 58 and overall field goal efficiency of 54 percent. Their free throw performance was also notable as they secured 73 percent from the line.
Defensively, Tulane made their presence felt by accumulating four blocks and ten steals over the course of play. They were particularly effective in converting turnovers into points, matching the Tigers with 14 fast break points each. However, it was their ability to capitalize on turnovers that stood out; both teams scored an equal number of points off turnovers.
The Green Wave's efforts were further highlighted by their dominance in paint scoring where they racked up an impressive total of 44 points compared to Memphis' tally within this area. Additionally, Tulane's bench contributed significantly to maintaining pressure on the opposition.
Despite these commendable performances and leading for portions of the game due to seven lead changes and being tied three times throughout regulation time, it was ultimately not enough for victory as Memphis edged ahead during overtime.
Looking forward to future games, fans can expect Tulane Green Wave players to build upon these solid foundations as they continue through their season schedule.
As for what comes next for Tulane Green Wave fans: mark your calendars for February 14th when your team will face off against SMU Mustangs at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans. This upcoming match is scheduled for a tip-off at 6:00 PM local time and will be available for viewing pleasure live from your preferred location.