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Tulane Green Wave's Late Rally Falls Short Against Memphis Tigers

In a closely contested game, the Tulane Green Wave fell to the Memphis Tigers with a final score of 65-68. This outcome leaves both teams with their season records adjusted, reflecting the intense competition in this conference game. The match, held at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, showcased a series of strategic plays and standout performances from both sides.


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Key Performances and Game Dynamics


The Green Wave demonstrated resilience throughout the game, with notable contributions from several players. Victoria Keenan led Tulane's scoring efforts with 17 points and added 8 rebounds to her tally. Sherese Pittman also made significant contributions with 14 points and secured a double-double by grabbing 10 rebounds. Kendall Sneed facilitated the offense effectively by dishing out 7 assists alongside scoring 10 points.


Despite these efforts, Tulane struggled to maintain possession at crucial moments, totaling 20 turnovers compared to Memphis's 18. However, they outrebounded their opponents with a total of 38 rebounds against Memphis's 33.


On the other side, Memphis capitalized on fast break opportunities scoring 17 fast break points and displayed efficient shooting from beyond the arc at a rate of 48 percent which contributed significantly to their victory.


Strategic Highlights


The game was marked by its competitive nature as evidenced by one lead change and being tied once throughout its duration. The Tigers managed to build an early lead but faced stiff resistance from Tulane who kept narrowing down the margin until the final quarter where they scored only two less than their opponents.


Tulane excelled in points in paint securing an impressive total of 42 compared to Memphis’s contribution of just half that number indicating strong inside play but struggled from free throw line making only three out of seven attempts which ultimately could have closed down or even reversed narrow margin defeat.


Looking ahead, fans can catch Tulane Green Wave as they host South Florida Bulls at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse on January 22nd at7:30 PM EDT for another exciting matchup that promises high stakes for both teams involved in this season’s campaign.


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