Tulane Green Wave's Resilient Effort Falls Short Against Alabama Crimson Tide in Tactical Battle

The Tulane Green Wave faced off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a challenging encounter at Coleman Coliseum. The game concluded with the Crimson Tide securing an 81-52 victory, bringing their record to 1-0, while the Green Wave stands at 0-1.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Green Wave managed to put up 15 points, with Amira Mabry contributing significantly on offense. However, the Crimson Tide took an early lead by scoring 22 points, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting a competitive tone for the match.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Tulane struggled to maintain their momentum as they added only 8 points to their tally. Despite efforts from players like Mecailin Marshall and Jayda Brown, who were active on both ends of the court, Alabama extended their lead by scoring another 17 points. The defensive pressure from Bama was evident as they forced turnovers and capitalized on fast-break opportunities.

Third Quarter

The third quarter witnessed a spirited comeback attempt by Tulane as they scored 17 points. Dyllan Hanna stood out defensively with her impressive shot-blocking ability that energized her teammates. Yet again, Alabama responded efficiently with a balanced attack that netted them another 21 points.

Fourth Quarter

Entering the final stretch of play, Tulane continued to fight hard but could not close the gap significantly despite adding another 12 points to their scoreline. Kendall Sneed's efforts in assists and rebounds were noteworthy during this period. Meanwhile, Alabama maintained control by matching their third-quarter performance with another set of strong plays resulting in an additional 21-point haul.

Overall analysis reveals that while Tulane showed resilience throughout various phases of play—particularly through individual performances—their overall field goal percentage stood at just over one-third compared to Bama’s more efficient shooting display which ultimately dictated much of how events unfolded during this matchup.

Fans can look forward now towards seeing how things unfold when next week brings us back home where our beloved team will host Delaware State Hornets scheduled for December twentieth starting promptly around one o'clock PM Eastern Standard Time broadcast live via ESPN+ network coverage directly from Avron B Fogelman Arena located within Devlin Fieldhouse New Orleans Louisiana USA!

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