In an exciting showdown on Wednesday night, the Tulane Green Wave secured a thrilling victory over East Carolina, ending the game with an 86-81 score. Kaleb Banks was a standout player for Tulane, leading the team with an impressive 25 points while also contributing seven rebounds and three blocks to enhance the defensive effort.

Rowan Brumbaugh had a significant impact as well, scoring 21 points. His shooting was notable as he made 5 out of 14 attempts, including one successful 3-pointer out of three attempts. Furthermore, he showcased his skills at the free-throw line, sinking 10 of 12 shots. Brumbaugh also helped bolster the team’s performance with six rebounds and seven assists. Kam Williams also played a vital role, hitting 5 of 6 shots and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, which brought his total to 13 points, along with a commendable 10 rebounds.

On the other side, the East Carolina Pirates were led by Joran Riley, who scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds, demonstrating his effectiveness on the court. RJ Felton contributed significantly as well, netting 18 points, while Yann Farell added 14 points and seven rebounds to the team’s efforts.

The key turning point in the game came when Tulane unleashed a 10-2 run in the second half, which allowed them to extend their lead to 18 points, bringing the score to 71-53 with just over eight minutes remaining. Tulane maintained their composure down the stretch to secure the victory, improving their record to 15-11 overall and 9-4 in the American Athletic Conference.

As the season progresses, both teams look to build on their performances, with Tulane celebrating this hard-fought win against a competitive East Carolina squad.