In a decisive performance on Friday night, Tulane triumphed over UL Monroe with a score of 80-64. Rowan Brumbaugh was the standout player for the Green Wave, contributing a total of 22 points to the victory. He accomplished this by making 7 of his 12 shooting attempts, including an impressive 6 for 8 from beyond the arc, enhancing his team’s offensive prowess. Kaleb Banks also shone with 19 points, shooting 7 from 12 overall, which included a couple of 3-pointers and effectively contributing to the team with 12 rebounds. Tyler Ringgold had a solid performance, finishing with 10 points, although he struggled slightly from the free-throw line, making only 4 out of 9 attempts, while also claiming five rebounds and making three steals.

For the Warhawks, Renars Sondors was a key player with his contributions of 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Coltie Young matched this output with 17 points of his own along with five assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. Devon Hancock also contributed to the scoreboard with 13 points, as well as providing four assists and three steals for the team. Despite their efforts, UL Monroe could not match Tulane’s early momentum.

The Green Wave seized control of the game right at the beginning, pulling ahead with 19:16 remaining in the first half. From that point onward, they maintained the lead throughout, with Banks emerging as their top scorer in the first half by netting 15 points. This strong start propelled Tulane to a comfortable 42-27 advantage by halftime.