USA Tops China in Final Exhibition Game
Jul 26, 2023 | Men's Basketball
CHENGDU, China – Kolby King and Jaylen Forbes combined to score 41 points and help Team USA win a physical battle against China 96-91 in the team's final exhibition game before FISU World University Games pool play begins Saturday.
Team USA, made up entirely of Tulane players, held a slim advantage early after eight first quarter points by Forbes put the team up 24-23 after the opening frame.
The score stayed tight through the second quarter leading up to a final minute of the half as each team knocked down a three to knot the score at 52-52 heading into the locker room.
USA took control of the lead again in the third quarter, outscoring China 24-12 in the frame.
China pulled close again in the final quarter, but an eight-point performance in the frame by Gregg Glenn III and a key triple by Tre' Williams closed out the 96-91 victory for Team USA.
King led all scorers in the game with 22 points followed by Forbes with 19 points of his own. Glenn III and Williams each poured in 15 points while Sion James rounded out the top scorers with 10 points.
Team USA will open pool play Saturday, July 29, at 2 a.m. CT. The game will be streamed on the FISU TV App and online here.
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Team USA, made up entirely of Tulane players, held a slim advantage early after eight first quarter points by Forbes put the team up 24-23 after the opening frame.
The score stayed tight through the second quarter leading up to a final minute of the half as each team knocked down a three to knot the score at 52-52 heading into the locker room.
USA took control of the lead again in the third quarter, outscoring China 24-12 in the frame.
China pulled close again in the final quarter, but an eight-point performance in the frame by Gregg Glenn III and a key triple by Tre' Williams closed out the 96-91 victory for Team USA.
King led all scorers in the game with 22 points followed by Forbes with 19 points of his own. Glenn III and Williams each poured in 15 points while Sion James rounded out the top scorers with 10 points.
Team USA will open pool play Saturday, July 29, at 2 a.m. CT. The game will be streamed on the FISU TV App and online here.
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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.
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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 at NolaBuilt.com.
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