The Tulane Green Wave (7-10) visit the South Florida Bulls (3-14) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and can be seen on ESW and ES3.
The Bulls are hoping to rebound after their 54-51 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. Jahmal McMurray was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points. The Green Wave, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 81-67 loss against Tulsa on Sunday. Tulane lost despite the best efforts of Dylan Osetkowski, who recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. South Florida ranks 289th in possessions per game (67.3), while Tulane is 293rd (67.1).
Notes
South Florida averages 67.3 possessions per game, scoring .937 points on each possession. While Tulane Green Wave averages fewer possessions per game with 67.1, they score more points per possession with .987.
The South Florida Bulls average an effective field goal percentage of 45.5% this season. The Tulane Green Wave have an underachieving record of 3-6 when opponents have an eFG% of 45.5% or greater.
On average, South Florida attempts 15.0 three pointers and Tulane attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the South Florida Bulls are winless at 0-4, while the Tulane Green Wave have a subpar 2-7 record.
South Florida ranks 71st in rebounds per game with 39.2 and Tulane ranks 56th with 39.8 rebounds per game.
The Tulane Green Wave rank 57th in offensive rebounds. The South Florida Bulls rank 110th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Tulane Green Wave has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.3% this season. South Florida has a subpar 1-12 record when its TO% is 18.3% or higher.
