Tulane and Tulsa Clash in Pivotal AAC Basketball Showdown

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Tulane Green Wave and Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off in a crucial American Athletic Conference (AAC) basketball game at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Devlin Fieldhouse. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Tulane, with an 11-9 record, is coming off a tough 68-56 loss to Memphis, marking their lowest-scoring game of the season. Despite the setback, standout performances from Rowan Brumbaugh, who scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Kaleb Banks, who added 14 points, five rebounds, and two blocks, provided some silver linings.

Tulsa, on the other hand, enters the game with a 9-12 record after a 78-68 loss to UAB. Dwon Odom led the Golden Hurricane with 17 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, but the team struggled overall, particularly from beyond the arc, where Isaiah Barnes went 0-5.

Historically, the series between these two teams is evenly matched, with both sides securing five wins in their last ten encounters. Tulane won their most recent matchup in January 2024, 94-87, and is favored by 9.5 points in this game. The over/under is set at 143.5 points.

Both teams have shown strengths and weaknesses this season. Tulane averages 75.6 points per game but has been inconsistent, while Tulsa has struggled with turnovers and fouls, averaging 11.8 turnovers and 15.7 personal fouls per game.

As the game approaches, all eyes will be on key players like Brumbaugh and Odom to see if they can lead their teams to victory. The outcome could significantly impact the AAC standings as both teams vie for a better position heading into the latter part of the season.