The Big Easy brought its A-game to the Big Apple. Tulane laid a second half smackdown on Hofstra for an 83-62 finish in a road matchup at the Barclays Center - the home of the new Brooklyn Nets.
The story of the day? Another slow start followed by a hot second half. But unlike unfortunate losses at Nebraska and San Diego on the road, the Green Wave showed its mettle and lit up the second half.
Guard Ricky Tarrant was the headliner in this game, stealing the limelight from Josh Davis in a stellar 28 point performance.
Davis continued his trend of consistent great play with 18 points and only a rebound short of a double-double. Jordan Callahan also finished well with 15 points.
Hofstra hasn't been a strong team, for sure. They were 3-7 coming into this matchup. However, they did pull off a nice upset of C-USA's Marshall Thundering Herd earlier this year. Getting out of the Barclays Center with a nice road win was critical to building momentum as the tougher schedule approaches.
Got my first college dunk today lol
— Ricky Tarrant (@RickyTarrant2) December 22, 2012
What a day for our team, program, and fans...Thank You to all who came out to support us.Roll Wave! #tulanehoops
— Ed Conroy (@GreenWaveHoops) December 22, 2012
The team will have an 8 day break before heading to Tuscaloosa, AL to take on the Crimson Tide. Alabama, of course, had a hot start this season and earned some poll votes in the process. Tulane will have a chance to upset a good team on the road and gain some confidence. Good win, and roll wave.
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