Tulane defeats Louisiana Tech 61-53

Tulane Edges Out Louisiana Tech in Thrilling Non-Conference Showdown

In a tightly contested and evenly matched non-conference showdown, Tulane University handed visiting Louisiana Tech a 61-53 defeat on Friday night at Devlin Fieldhouse.

The Green Wave, playing in front of their home crowd, controlled the tempo of the game from the opening tip. At halftime, Tulane held a narrow 28-20 lead, and it was clear that the team's experience and familiarity with the Devlin Fieldhouse environment were paying dividends.

In the second half, Louisiana Tech struggled to find its footing, allowing Tulane to extend their lead to as many as 12 points. The Bulldogs' inability to contain Rowan Brumbaugh, who scored 16 of his 16 points in the first half, was a major factor in the team's struggles.

Brumbaugh, along with Scotty Middleton and Rowan Brumbaugh, led Tulane on offense, combining for 32 of their 61 total points. The trio also contributed on defense, with Middleton grabbing five rebounds and blocking shots on multiple occasions.

On the other side of the court, DJ Dudley led Louisiana Tech in scoring with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's struggles on the glass. Kaden Cooper had seven rebounds for the Bulldogs, but their inability to limit Tulane's second-chance opportunities ultimately proved costly.

Tulane's dominance in rebounding, with 32 boards compared to Louisiana Tech's 43, was a key factor in the Green Wave's victory. The team also shot an impressive 77% from the free throw line, with Brumbaugh and Middleton combining for eight of their 24 points from the charity stripe.

The final score, 61-53, reflected the true margin of Tulane's win, with the difference being a respectable eight points. It was clear that Louisiana Tech had given it its all, but ultimately came up just short in the matchup.

In a game marked by neither team showing any significant weaknesses, the outcome will be scrutinized closely by fans and analysts alike. Can Louisiana Tech bounce back from this tough loss? Will Tulane continue to ride their home-court advantage?

For now, one thing is certain – both teams played with heart and determination, leaving no doubt that this was a matchup for the ages.

Box Score Highlights:

* Rowan Brumbaugh (Tulane): 16 points, 3 assists

* Scotty Middleton (Tulane): 5 rebounds, 12 points

* DJ Dudley (Louisiana Tech): 17 points

* Kaden Cooper (Louisiana Tech): 7 rebounds