Wednesday, January 15
NEW ORLEANS
6:30 p.m.
Tulane University
10-8,4-1AAC
80
vs
65
Florida Atlantic
9-9,2-3AAC
1
2
F
Fla. Atlantic
23
42
65
Tulane
31
49
80
Photo by: Parker Waters
Green Wave Surges Past FAU, 80-65
Jan 15, 2025 | Men's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS – A 21-2 scoring run late in the second half vaulted Tulane men's basketball (10-8, 4-1) over Florida Atlantic (9-9, 2-3) for an 80-65 victory on Wednesday night inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave shot 56.0 percent from the field and forced the Owls into seven turnovers in the second half to hold for its fifth consecutive home win.
With the victory, Tulane improved to 9-2 this season in Uptown including 3-0 in American Athletic Conference play. The Wave also moved to 6-2 all-time against FAU with a 4-1 mark against the Owls in New Orleans.
Kaleb Banks and Rowan Brumbaugh combined for 45 points to lead the offensive attach for the Green Wave. Banks finished the night with 25 points, including 21 in the second half, on 8-of-14 shooting from the floor. Brumbaugh tallied 20 points with three made three-pointers and a strong effort from the charity stripe where he went 9-for-11.
The 20-point performance for Banks was his eighth of the season and his third in league play. Meanwhile, Brumbaugh reached 20 points for the fourth time this year and the second time since AAC competition began.
The only other player in double figures for Tulane was Asher Woods with 16 points to go with five rebounds and two steals. Woods has scored double-digits in each of the last three games and four of the Wave's five conference games this season.
Despite not reaching double-digits, Gregg Glenn III stuffed the stat sheet again as he ended his day with seven points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 11 assists. Since conference play began, Glenn III has led Tulane in assists dishing out at least four in each game including his first performance with double figure dimes tonight against FAU.
After the Owls claimed the initial advantage, Tulane responded with a 10-2 scoring run to claim its first lead of the night 10-9 with 14:26 on the clock. The Wave continued to step up the intensity defensively as it held FAU to just four points over the next nine-plus minutes to build an 11-point advantage.
Brumbaugh led the charge offensively for Tulane in the first half scoring 13 points before the break. After FAU back pulled with six in the last minute of the half, the redshirt sophomore converted a layup for the final bucket to give the Green Wave a 31-23 advantage heading into the locker room.
The second half opened with the Wave and the Owls trading baskets until FAU made a 10-2 to take its first lead since the 11:47 mark of the first half. The deficit did not last long for Tulane as back-to-back three-pointers by Woods sparked a 21-2 run that put the Green Wave back in front 69-53 with 3:28 remaining.
Banks and Brumbaugh combined to close out the win for Tulane scoring eight of the team's final 11 in the closing minutes. The Green Wave ultimately held on to win 80-65 over FAU and improve to 4-1 in conference play this season.
Up next, Tulane will travel to Philadelphia to square off against Temple on Sunday, January 19. The game between the Green Wave and the Owls is scheduled to tipoff at 12 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
TICKETS
Tickets 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.
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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.
With the victory, Tulane improved to 9-2 this season in Uptown including 3-0 in American Athletic Conference play. The Wave also moved to 6-2 all-time against FAU with a 4-1 mark against the Owls in New Orleans.
Kaleb Banks and Rowan Brumbaugh combined for 45 points to lead the offensive attach for the Green Wave. Banks finished the night with 25 points, including 21 in the second half, on 8-of-14 shooting from the floor. Brumbaugh tallied 20 points with three made three-pointers and a strong effort from the charity stripe where he went 9-for-11.
The 20-point performance for Banks was his eighth of the season and his third in league play. Meanwhile, Brumbaugh reached 20 points for the fourth time this year and the second time since AAC competition began.
The only other player in double figures for Tulane was Asher Woods with 16 points to go with five rebounds and two steals. Woods has scored double-digits in each of the last three games and four of the Wave's five conference games this season.
Despite not reaching double-digits, Gregg Glenn III stuffed the stat sheet again as he ended his day with seven points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 11 assists. Since conference play began, Glenn III has led Tulane in assists dishing out at least four in each game including his first performance with double figure dimes tonight against FAU.
After the Owls claimed the initial advantage, Tulane responded with a 10-2 scoring run to claim its first lead of the night 10-9 with 14:26 on the clock. The Wave continued to step up the intensity defensively as it held FAU to just four points over the next nine-plus minutes to build an 11-point advantage.
Brumbaugh led the charge offensively for Tulane in the first half scoring 13 points before the break. After FAU back pulled with six in the last minute of the half, the redshirt sophomore converted a layup for the final bucket to give the Green Wave a 31-23 advantage heading into the locker room.
The second half opened with the Wave and the Owls trading baskets until FAU made a 10-2 to take its first lead since the 11:47 mark of the first half. The deficit did not last long for Tulane as back-to-back three-pointers by Woods sparked a 21-2 run that put the Green Wave back in front 69-53 with 3:28 remaining.
Banks and Brumbaugh combined to close out the win for Tulane scoring eight of the team's final 11 in the closing minutes. The Green Wave ultimately held on to win 80-65 over FAU and improve to 4-1 in conference play this season.
Up next, Tulane will travel to Philadelphia to square off against Temple on Sunday, January 19. The game between the Green Wave and the Owls is scheduled to tipoff at 12 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
TICKETS
Tickets 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.
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.
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 at NolaBuilt.com.
Team Stats
FAU
Tulane
FG%
.407
.463
3FG%
.231
.269
FT%
.579
.852
RB
37
33
TO
15
10
STL
6
13
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
8
Pts
20
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
9
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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