Wednesday, November 6
New Orleans
7 p.m.
Tulane University
1-0,0-0AAC
76
vs
55
Southeastern Louisiana
0-1,0-0Southland
1
2
F
Southeastern La.
21
34
55
Tulane
33
43
76
Photo by: Parker Waters
Men’s Basketball Blitzes Southeastern Louisiana, 76-55
Nov 6, 2019 | Men's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS – The Ron Hunter era got started with a bang, as the Tulane men's basketball team defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 76-55, in its 2019-20 season opener Wednesday evening at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
Redshirt sophomore Jordan Walker led four Tulane (1-0) players in double-figures and scored a career and game-high 24 points on 7 of 11 shooting including 5 of 8 from 3-point range while leading all players with a personal-best four steals.
Junior Teshaun Hightower added 18 points and seven rebounds, while graduate K.J. Lawson contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Graduate Christion Thompson compiled his first career double-double with 10 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds.
"I thought we did what we were supposed to do," Hunter said. "You can't do anything unless you win the first game. I think the first games are always the hardest ones to win, but I loved the kids' effort."
Playing in his first regular season game in nearly 21 months, Walker scored Tulane's first 11 points of the game, including three 3s, to give the Wave an 11-6 lead at the 12:40 mark. Following a 6-6 tie early on, the Green Wave did not surrender the lead for the remainder of the night.
"Oh, this is the best experience of my life, I can't lie to you," Walker said. "I woke up this morning, and I wasn't nervous, I was more hyped. It was more like surreal because I finally get a chance to show people what I can do and not only what I can do but what this team can do. I'm really grateful for the opportunity."
Tulane kept its foot on the gas for the rest of the first half before taking a 33-21 lead into halftime.
The Green Wave shot 13 of 32 (.406) overall and made four treys in the first half, while holding the Lions to 10 of 29 (.345) from the floor and just 1 of 12 (.083) beyond the 3-point arc.
Southeastern Louisiana (0-1) had trouble keeping up in the second half, as redshirt junior Ray Ona Embo's three-point play at the 14:13 mark ballooned Tulane's lead over 20 for the first time on the night, 47-25.
The Lions got the deficit down to 10 on a 3-pointer with 6:53 remaining in the game, but drew no closer, as the Green Wave clamped down on defense a bit more and finished off the 21-point win.
Tulane outscored SLU, 29-11, off turnovers, 34-28 in the paint, and 21-8 on fast breaks. The Wave forced Southeastern into 21 turnovers and allowed just five 3-pointers on 28 attempts.
Tyron Brewer led the Lions with a double-double comprising 17 points and 14 rebounds as the team's only scorer to reach double digits.
The Green Wave remains home for its next contest to host Jackson State on Tuesday, November 12. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Redshirt sophomore Jordan Walker led four Tulane (1-0) players in double-figures and scored a career and game-high 24 points on 7 of 11 shooting including 5 of 8 from 3-point range while leading all players with a personal-best four steals.
Junior Teshaun Hightower added 18 points and seven rebounds, while graduate K.J. Lawson contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Graduate Christion Thompson compiled his first career double-double with 10 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds.
"I thought we did what we were supposed to do," Hunter said. "You can't do anything unless you win the first game. I think the first games are always the hardest ones to win, but I loved the kids' effort."
Playing in his first regular season game in nearly 21 months, Walker scored Tulane's first 11 points of the game, including three 3s, to give the Wave an 11-6 lead at the 12:40 mark. Following a 6-6 tie early on, the Green Wave did not surrender the lead for the remainder of the night.
"Oh, this is the best experience of my life, I can't lie to you," Walker said. "I woke up this morning, and I wasn't nervous, I was more hyped. It was more like surreal because I finally get a chance to show people what I can do and not only what I can do but what this team can do. I'm really grateful for the opportunity."
Tulane kept its foot on the gas for the rest of the first half before taking a 33-21 lead into halftime.
The Green Wave shot 13 of 32 (.406) overall and made four treys in the first half, while holding the Lions to 10 of 29 (.345) from the floor and just 1 of 12 (.083) beyond the 3-point arc.
Southeastern Louisiana (0-1) had trouble keeping up in the second half, as redshirt junior Ray Ona Embo's three-point play at the 14:13 mark ballooned Tulane's lead over 20 for the first time on the night, 47-25.
The Lions got the deficit down to 10 on a 3-pointer with 6:53 remaining in the game, but drew no closer, as the Green Wave clamped down on defense a bit more and finished off the 21-point win.
Tulane outscored SLU, 29-11, off turnovers, 34-28 in the paint, and 21-8 on fast breaks. The Wave forced Southeastern into 21 turnovers and allowed just five 3-pointers on 28 attempts.
Tyron Brewer led the Lions with a double-double comprising 17 points and 14 rebounds as the team's only scorer to reach double digits.
The Green Wave remains home for its next contest to host Jackson State on Tuesday, November 12. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
SEASON TICKETS
Fans can get their hands on season tickets starting at just $75 – a $50 reduction from last year. That means fans can lock up a seat for every home contest for as little as $5 each.
All sections are available for purchase so you can customize your viewing experience from your favorite seating location. Discounts are also available for Tulane faculty and staff.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane men's basketball (@GreenWaveMBB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
Team Stats
SL
Tulane
FG%
.393
.413
3FG%
.179
.286
FT%
.182
.667
RB
40
42
TO
21
12
STL
3
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's BasketballG/F
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's BasketballPostgame MBB: HC Ron Hunter, Kam Williams, Asher Woods - 3/9/25
Monday, March 10
Tulane vs Tulsa Highlights - March 1, 2025
Saturday, March 01
RJ Hunter: Father Son Duo
Thursday, February 20
Postgame MBB: HC Ron Hunter and Kaleb Banks - 2/19/25
Thursday, February 20
