Tulane Green Wave's Three-Point Surge Falls Short Against Missouri State Lady Bears

The Tulane Green Wave faced off against the Missouri State Lady Bears in a tightly contested game at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The final score was 72-66, with the Lady Bears emerging victorious. This result leaves Tulane with a record of 0-1, while Missouri State improves to 1-0.

First Quarter

The game began with Tulane taking an early lead, scoring 19 points in the first quarter compared to Missouri State's 12. The Green Wave showcased their shooting prowess from beyond the arc, hitting several three-pointers that set an aggressive tone for the match.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, momentum shifted as Missouri State tightened their defense and outscored Tulane by five points. Despite Amira Mabry's efforts on offense and her impressive field goal percentage of 86 percent, Tulane struggled to maintain their lead due to increased turnovers and fouls.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams battling fiercely for control. Mecailin Marshall contributed significantly with her three-point shooting accuracy at 75 percent, keeping Tulane competitive as they matched Missouri State’s scoring output of 19 points each during this period.

Fourth Quarter

Entering the final quarter trailing by just one point, Tulane aimed for a comeback but faced challenges from Missouri State’s defensive rebounds and fast break opportunities. The Lady Bears capitalized on these chances to extend their lead slightly further despite Kanija Daniel’s perfect shooting performance from beyond the arc.

Throughout this intense matchup between two determined teams—highlighted by eight lead changes—the key moments were defined by defensive plays and strategic adjustments made under pressure situations which ultimately favored Missouri State when it mattered most towards securing victory over home team fans witnessing firsthand inside arena walls filled anticipation until last whistle blew signaling end contest leaving many wondering what went wrong for Green Wave?

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