Tulane tops Rice for fourth-straight victory

Green Wave earn 81-75 win over Owls in Uptown

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:06am

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Tulane men's basketball team earned its fourth consecutive victory with an 81-75 win over Rice on Sunday inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena. The Green Wave connected at a 57.1 percent clip from the field in the second half to pull away from the Owls and secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win marked Tulane's seventh-straight victory over Rice and its fifth consecutive home win against the Owls. The Green Wave improved to 31-24 in the all-time series against Rice, including a 21-4 record in Uptown.

The details

Tulane was led by a trio of players - Asher Woods, Rowan Brumbaugh, and Tyler Woods. Woods finished with a team-high 24 points, matching his career high, while Brumbaugh posted 19 points with three makes from beyond the arc. Ringgold filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block.

  • Tulane and Rice went back and forth to begin the contest, with the Green Wave holding an early 17-13 lead over eight minutes into the game.
  • The Owls made an 8-0 run to take a 21-17 lead with 9:10 remaining in the first half.
  • Middleton capped an 8-0 run by Tulane with a corner three with four seconds left that gave the Wave a 36-33 lead at the half.
  • Tulane opened the second half with an 18-5 scoring run to build a 16-point advantage (54-38) with 13:11 to play.
  • Rice chipped away at the lead, pulling within five points with 4:25 remaining, but Tulane responded with a Middleton three-pointer and a Brumbaugh fastbreak layup to go back up by 10 points.

The players

Asher Woods

A senior guard who finished with a team-high 24 points, matching his career high.

Rowan Brumbaugh

A player who posted 19 points with three makes from beyond the arc, and also tallied six rebounds and a team-high six assists.

Tyler Woods

A player who filled up the stat sheet for the Green Wave, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block.

Scotty Middleton

A player who scored 10 points with three makes from downtown, and has reached double figures and made at least three three-pointers in each of the last three games for the Green Wave.

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What’s next

Next, the Wave welcomes the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to Uptown on Wednesday, February 25. Tipoff between Tulane and Tulsa is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+.

The takeaway

Tulane's fourth consecutive victory showcases the team's strong performance and ability to pull away from opponents in the second half. The Green Wave's dominance over Rice, including a 21-4 record at home, demonstrates their consistent success in this matchup.