- Matchup: Rice Owls vs Tulane Green Wave
- Event Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Venue: Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Sunday, the Tulane Green Wave (15-10) will host the Rice Owls (11-15) at the Devlin Fieldhouse.
In their previous matchup, the Rice Owls encountered a setback against East Carolina, falling 85-75. Rice finished with a shooting percentage of 38.2% from the field, making 26 of 68 attempts and hitting 9 of 34 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, converting 14 of 16 attempts (87.5%). The Owls managed to secure 34 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Rice struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 53.7% (29 of 54) and East Carolina recorded 14 assists and 7 steals as well. They grabbed 28 rebounds (7 offensive and 21 defensive) but did not secure any blocks. East Carolina ended the game with a free-throw percentage of 73.1%, hitting 19 of 26 attempts and making 8 of 17 from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 18 fouls during the game.
Highlighting the Owls’ effort was Trae Broadnax, who contributed significantly with 27 points on 10 of 20 shooting. He logged 36 minutes, secured 4 rebounds, and handed out 4 assists while shooting 50% from the field.
The Rice Owls hold a record of 11-15 for the season. They commit an average of 12.1 turnovers and 18.7 fouls per game. On average, they gather 38.2 rebounds and have provided 321 assists this season, ranking 311th in Division 1. The Owls’ three-point shooting stands at 35.2% (235 of 667) and their free-throw percentage is 68.9%. Offensively, they average 74.7 points per game, placing them 223rd nationally, and they shoot 42.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Owls force 11.6 turnovers per game while giving up 17.6 personal fouls. They rank 69th in allowing assists, conceding 315 thus far this season. The Owls’ defense permits a 44.1% field goal percentage (671 of 1,520) and averages 36.7 rebounds per game while allowing 33.7% from three-point range. They rank 222nd nationally in points allowed, giving up 74.9 per game.
In their last game, the Tulane Green Wave managed to secure a narrow win against UAB, finishing 55-54. Tulane allowed UAB to gather a total of 44 rebounds (14 offensive). The Green Wave converted just 14.8% from three-point range (4 of 27) and shot 10 of 17 from the free-throw line (58.8%). UAB achieved 20 of 63 from the field, resulting in a 31.7% shooting percentage for the game. The Green Wave managed to shoot 21 of 58 from the floor (36.2%) and hit 8 of 28 from three (28.6%). UAB committed 8 fouls, granting Tulane just 5 free-throw opportunities. The Green Wave grabbed 34 total rebounds, with 27 being defensive and 7 offensive.
Rowan Brumbaugh played a crucial role for Tulane in this game, scoring 17 points over 38 minutes and contributing 4 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0%, making 7 of 14 shots and securing 8 rebounds.
So far this season, Tulane stands at 15-10. They average 17.6 fouls per game and shoot an impressive 76.7% from the free-throw line. The Green Wave average 12.9 assists per game (ranked 268th) and commit 10.9 turnovers. They have scored a total of 1,817 points this year (72.7 per game) while collecting an average of 31.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Tulane hits 42.9% from the floor, placing them 302nd in Division 1.
Defensively, Tulane ranks 176th for points allowed per game at 73.6. They force 12.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field (142nd nationally). From beyond the arc, Tulane allows 33.0% shooting (191 of 578) and rivals convert 69.0% from the free-throw line. On average, Tulane gives up 14.0 assists and 38.9 rebounds per game, ranking 238th and 352nd respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Rice
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