Tulane University’s men’s basketball team is set to initiate its American Conference play against East Carolina on Wednesday. The Green Wave travels to Greenville, North Carolina, for this matchup.
Tulane’s Recent Performance
The Green Wave enters this game with a record of 5-6, including two recent victories in conference openers since the 2014-15 season. Under Head Coach Ron Hunter, Tulane has a 3-3 record in conference openers, winning their last two.
Matchup Details
- Date: Wednesday
- Tip-off Time: 11 a.m. CT
- Location: East Carolina’s home court in Greenville, NC
- Broadcast: ESPNU, Tulane Sports Network (106.7 The Ticket)
- Streaming: Tulane Athletics App, The Varsity Network App
Historical Context
This game marks the 39th meeting between Tulane and East Carolina. Currently, Tulane trails the series with 18 wins to East Carolina’s 20. The teams split their matchups last season, with Tulane losing 73-64 on the road on March 6.
The Green Wave has struggled in recent road games against the Pirates, with a seven-game losing streak at ECU. The last victory in Greenville for Tulane occurred on January 31, 2018, when they won 71-69 in overtime.
Player Highlights
In their last game, Tulane defeated Portland State 63-61, with senior Asher Woods scoring 21 points and clinching the win with free throws in the final seconds. Rowan Brumbaugh and Tyler Ringgold contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively.
East Carolina’s Performance
East Carolina heads into the game with a 5-8 record, including a strong 5-3 home performance. The Pirates averaged 67.1 points per game in non-conference play but allowed 76.2 points on defense.
- Top Scorers:
- Jordan Riley: 20.8 points per game (Conference leader)
- Giovanni Emejuru: 14.2 points, 9.5 rebounds per game
Looking Ahead
Following the game against East Carolina, Tulane will return home for their conference opener against Florida Atlantic on Sunday, January 4. That game is scheduled to tip off at noon and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
