Tulane Stumbles in a Clash Against UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tulane men’s basketball (8-8, 2-1) experienced its initial defeat in the American Athletic Conference this season, falling 69-81 at UAB (9-7, 2-1) on Tuesday evening. The Blazers’ offensive rebounds proved pivotal as the Green Wave allowed 17 second chance points from 13 offensive boards.
 
After this loss, Tulane’s record stands at 1-3 in authentic road contests and 1-6 outside of New Orleans this season. The Wave now holds a 13-27 overall record against UAB, including 6-14 in Birmingham.
 
Four athletes concluded the game with double-digit scoring as the Green Wave managed an impressive 49.1 percent shooting (26-53) from the field. Kaleb Banks and Asher Woods spearheaded the team, each contributing 16 points. Banks also achieved a team-high of 12 rebounds, marking his seventh double-double this season.
 
Gregg Glenn III followed as the next top scorer for the Wave, recording 13 points alongside five rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Completing the group of players in double figures was Rowan Brumbaugh with 11 points and five assists. Meanwhile, true freshman KJ Greene registered a personal best of nine points from the bench.
 
The American Athletic Conference Preseason Player of the Year, Yaxel Lendeborg, led four Blazers with double-digit scoring. Lendeborg was instrumental for UAB, finishing with a season-high of 25 points while also contributing 13 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks, and two steals.
 
Tulane began the game strongly, quickly establishing a 6-2 lead within the first three minutes. After UAB narrowed the gap to a single point with 14:56 left in the first half, the Wave scored the next eight points to match their largest lead of the evening.
 
UAB quickly responded and captured their first lead of the contest at 23-22 with 9:38 remaining before halftime. The Green Wave and Blazers exchanged baskets over the subsequent minutes until UAB outpaced Tulane 15-6 to conclude the half, sending the Wave to the break trailing 38-46.
 
The second half commenced with Brumbaugh and Woods successfully making consecutive three-pointers for Tulane, pulling back within two points. The Green Wave managed to tie the game twice in the following moments until the Blazers surged ahead with an 8-0 run, breaking the 54-54 deadlock.
 
Tulane retaliated against UAB’s run, narrowing the gap to three at 59-62 with over seven minutes left, but that was as close as they would get in the closing minutes. The Blazers netted the next nine points before extending their lead to as much as 14 points with just over a minute remaining. Ultimately, Tulane fell 69-81 Tuesday night, bringing their conference record to 2-1.
 
Next, Tulane will head back home to face South Florida on Saturday, January 11. The matchup between the Green Wave and Bulls is set to tip off at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
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