Tulane University’s men’s basketball team is poised to regain its momentum as they face South Florida on the road in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, March 1. The Green Wave has shown resilience in away games, securing victories in their last three road contests and boasting a strong 6-2 overall record away from home this season, including 5-2 in conference play. The matchup is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. Fans can also tune in via the Tulane Sports Network at 106.7 The Ticket or stream the game on the Tulane Athletics App and The Varsity Network App.
This will be the 46th encounter between Tulane and South Florida, with the Green Wave leading the series 29-19. However, Tulane fell short in the earlier match this season, losing to the Bulls 83-97 on January 28 in New Orleans. Historically, the Wave has performed well on the road against South Florida, holding a 12-10 advantage despite the setback in the last encounter in Tampa, where they lost 72-85 on March 5, 2024. The last time Tulane secured a victory on the Bulls’ home court was on February 18, 2023, ending with an 84-66 score.
In their most recent game, Tulane had a four-game winning streak snapped with a 64-90 loss to Tulsa at home. Curtis Williams Jr. was the standout for the Green Wave, scoring 16 points while grabbing five rebounds, and was supported by Woods with 14 points, marking his fifth straight game in double figures.
Meanwhile, South Florida enters the game riding high on a six-game winning streak, following a 75-56 victory over Rice that improved their record to 20-8 overall and 12-3 in conference play. The Bulls have been formidable at home, recording an impressive 11-2 record and averaging 92.3 points per game with 45.1 percent shooting efficiency from the floor. They have a well-rounded offense with five players averaging double-digit scores, led by Izaiyah Nelson, who averages 16.3 points per game and also tops the league in field goal percentage, rebounds, and double-doubles.
Following the game against South Florida, Tulane will head to Philadelphia to challenge the Temple Owls on Thursday, March 5, with the game slated for a 6 p.m. CT tip on ESPN2 or ESPNU. Tickets for the upcoming games can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), visiting TulaneTix.com, or at the ticket office located at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected with Tulane men’s basketball through their official social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Contributions to the Green Wave Club are vital, providing the necessary resources for student-athletes to thrive both in sports and academics, ensuring the future competitiveness of Tulane in intercollegiate athletics. Support can be offered via a call to (504) 865‑5356, by emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or by visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
With the right strategy and determination, Tulane looks forward to a hard-fought game and aims to turn their recent fortune around while looking ahead to their next match-up against Temple.