Tulane Women's Basketball Skid Hits Six in Loss at North Texas

The Green Wave fall 56-47 in a defensive battle with the Mean Green.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Tulane and North Texas engaged in a defensive slugfest on Saturday, with the Mean Green holding on late for a 56-47 victory. The loss drops Tulane's record to 8-16 (3-9 American) as North Texas improves to 14-11 (8-5 American). Both teams shot just 33% from the floor, but North Texas grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and scored 9 second-chance points compared to Tulane's 2.

Why it matters

The loss extends Tulane's losing streak to six games, as the Green Wave continue to struggle in conference play. North Texas, on the other hand, strengthens its position in the American Athletic Conference standings with the win.

The details

Tulane was led in scoring by Kanija Daniel's 11 points, while Amira Mabry added 10. The Green Wave forced 20 turnovers but were outscored 22-17 in points off turnovers. North Texas dominated the glass, outrebounding Tulane 45-28 and holding a 16-5 edge in offensive rebounds.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Kanija Daniel

A Tulane player who scored a team-high 11 points and added 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block.

Amira Mabry

A Tulane player who scored 10 points and added 1 block and 1 steal.

Dyllan Hanna

A Tulane player who led the team with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.

North Texas

The opponent, who improved to 14-11 (8-5 American) with the win.

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What’s next

Tulane will look to end its six-game skid when it travels to face Memphis on Tuesday, February 17. The teams will then rematch two days later in New Orleans.

The takeaway

Tulane's offensive struggles continued in this defensive battle, as the Green Wave were unable to overcome North Texas' dominance on the glass and second-chance opportunities. The loss further complicates Tulane's path to the postseason as the team looks to rebound in its upcoming games against Memphis.