Friday, December 22
NEW ORLEANS
1 p.m.
Tulane University
vs
George Mason
Tulane Faces George Mason in Uptown Friday Afternoon
Dec 21, 2023 | Men's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University men's basketball (8-2) will aim to remain unbeaten at home as it welcomes George Mason (9-2) into Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon. The Green Wave holds a 6-0 record at home and is averaging 98.5 points per game in Uptown so far this season.
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The game between the Green Wave and the Patriots is set to tipoff at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the action live on the Tulane Sports Network from Learfield on 104.1 The Spot with the Voice of the Green Wave Corey Gloor or streaming on the Tulane Athletics App and The Varsity Network App.
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This marks the fourth all-time meeting between the Green Wave and the Patriots with Tulane trailing the series 2-1. George Mason won the latest meeting 62-56 in Chicago last season. The last time the Wave defeated the Patriots was Nov. 28, 2009, in New Orleans by a final score of 76-71.
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In its last time out, Kevin Cross led Tulane to a 105-81 victory over Southern on Saturday by recording his second consecutive triple double finishing with 20 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Green Wave tallied more than 100 points in back-to-back games for the first time since 1976 after posting 115 points in the double overtime win over Furman on Thursday.
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Cross became the first player to have a triple double in consecutive games against Division I opponents in 15 years and joined Penny Hardaway as the only Division I players with consecutive 20-plus point triple doubles since assists became official in 1984. He is also only the eighth Division I player to ever record back-to-back triple doubles.
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Following his historic performance on the court against Furman and Southern, Cross earned multiple national and conference honors. The Little Rock, Arkansas, native was named Player of the Week by the USBWA Oscar Robertson Award, the Associated Press, ESPN, the American Athletic Conference, and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He averaged 22.5 points, 11.5 assists, and 11.0 rebounds in the two wins for the Wave.
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Through December 19, the Green Wave leads the AAC in scoring offense (91.7), field goal percentage (.536), free throws made per game (24.3), free throws attempted per game (32.6), and steals (10.4). The Wave also ranks first in the country in field goal percentage and third nationally in scoring.
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George Mason enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak with a 9-2 record after picking up a win at home over Bridgewater 84-60 on Tuesday. George Mason is 1-1 so far this season on the road with an 86-77 win at Toledo and an 87-66 loss at #17/13 Tennessee.
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Three players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Patriots led by Keyshawn Hall at 16.5 points per game. Darius Maddox adds 13.3 points per game for the Patriots while Amari Kelly averages 11.6 points per contest.
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Following the matchup with the Patriots, the Green Wave will host Dillard on Friday, December 29. The game between the Green Wave and the Bleu Devlis will tipoff at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2023-24 season can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center. Men's basketball season tickets are available for just $75 and women's basketball season tickets start at just $50.
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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 at NolaBuilt.com.
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The game between the Green Wave and the Patriots is set to tipoff at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the action live on the Tulane Sports Network from Learfield on 104.1 The Spot with the Voice of the Green Wave Corey Gloor or streaming on the Tulane Athletics App and The Varsity Network App.
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This marks the fourth all-time meeting between the Green Wave and the Patriots with Tulane trailing the series 2-1. George Mason won the latest meeting 62-56 in Chicago last season. The last time the Wave defeated the Patriots was Nov. 28, 2009, in New Orleans by a final score of 76-71.
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In its last time out, Kevin Cross led Tulane to a 105-81 victory over Southern on Saturday by recording his second consecutive triple double finishing with 20 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Green Wave tallied more than 100 points in back-to-back games for the first time since 1976 after posting 115 points in the double overtime win over Furman on Thursday.
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Cross became the first player to have a triple double in consecutive games against Division I opponents in 15 years and joined Penny Hardaway as the only Division I players with consecutive 20-plus point triple doubles since assists became official in 1984. He is also only the eighth Division I player to ever record back-to-back triple doubles.
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Following his historic performance on the court against Furman and Southern, Cross earned multiple national and conference honors. The Little Rock, Arkansas, native was named Player of the Week by the USBWA Oscar Robertson Award, the Associated Press, ESPN, the American Athletic Conference, and the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He averaged 22.5 points, 11.5 assists, and 11.0 rebounds in the two wins for the Wave.
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Through December 19, the Green Wave leads the AAC in scoring offense (91.7), field goal percentage (.536), free throws made per game (24.3), free throws attempted per game (32.6), and steals (10.4). The Wave also ranks first in the country in field goal percentage and third nationally in scoring.
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George Mason enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak with a 9-2 record after picking up a win at home over Bridgewater 84-60 on Tuesday. George Mason is 1-1 so far this season on the road with an 86-77 win at Toledo and an 87-66 loss at #17/13 Tennessee.
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Three players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Patriots led by Keyshawn Hall at 16.5 points per game. Darius Maddox adds 13.3 points per game for the Patriots while Amari Kelly averages 11.6 points per contest.
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Following the matchup with the Patriots, the Green Wave will host Dillard on Friday, December 29. The game between the Green Wave and the Bleu Devlis will tipoff at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2023-24 season can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center. Men's basketball season tickets are available for just $75 and women's basketball season tickets start at just $50.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane men's basketball (@GreenWaveMBB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Â
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 at NolaBuilt.com.
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