Tulane Green Wave's Paint Power Falls Short Against Tulsa Golden Hurricane

The Tulane Green Wave faced off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in a closely contested matchup at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The game concluded with a score of 76-73, favoring the visiting team, Tulsa. This result leaves Tulane with a record of 0-1 and Tulsa at 1-0.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. The Green Wave managed to edge out the first quarter by scoring 15 points compared to the Golden Hurricane's 14. Kanija Daniel led Tulane's charge early on, contributing significantly to their offensive plays.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Tulane extended their lead by adding another 22 points to their tally while holding Tulsa to just 12 points. Jayda Brown was instrumental during this period, showcasing her prowess on both ends of the court with effective field goal shooting and solid rebounding.

Third Quarter

However, momentum shifted in favor of Tulsa during the third quarter as they outscored Tulane by putting up 21 points against Tulane’s 13. The Golden Hurricane capitalized on fast break opportunities and turnovers from Tulane, narrowing down their deficit significantly.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw an intense battle as both teams fought hard for control over the game’s outcome. Despite Amira Mabry’s commendable performance inside the paint for Tulane—contributing crucial rebounds and points—their efforts were overshadowed by Tulsa's impressive scoring run that secured them victory with a total of 29 fourth-quarter points.

Despite falling short in this encounter, there were notable performances from several players within the Green Wave roster such as Mecailin Marshall who provided key assists throughout critical moments alongside her teammates' contributions across various aspects like steals or blocks which kept them competitive till late stages into playtime itself!

As fans look forward eagerly towards upcoming games including one scheduled against North Texas Mean Green at Avron B Fogelman Arena next January (10th) starting around afternoon hours (3:00 PM EST), they can catch all action live via ESPN+ broadcast network online platform available exclusively through internet streaming services nationwide!

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