North Texas Tops Tulane in NCAAB Clash
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
North Texas Mean Green 71, Tulane Green Wave 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won North Texas Mean Green vs Tulane Green Wave?
North Texas Mean Green beat Tulane Green Wave 71-63 at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on January 18, 2026.
Who was favored in North Texas Mean Green vs Tulane Green Wave?
Tulane Green Wave were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling matchup, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Tulane Green Wave with a final score of 71-63. This result marks a significant moment for North Texas, improving their record to 11-7, while Tulane falls to 12-6. The game took place at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, where Tulane had been looking to capitalize on their home advantage.
Both teams entered this contest with contrasting recent form. Tulane had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to the UAB Blazers, where they lost 82-69. On average, Tulane scored 71.3 points while allowing 70.0 points in their last ten outings. Their home record stood at 5-2, and they had been performing well at home, averaging 73.0 points in their last five games, while allowing 66.2 points.
North Texas, on the other hand, had a more inconsistent performance recently, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their average scoring was 68.8 points, with an average of 66.1 points allowed. The Mean Green had a home record of 4-2 but struggled on the road with an away record of just 1-3.
In their previous meeting during the 2025 season, North Texas had also bested Tulane, winning 76-66. This recent history added an extra layer of significance to the matchup, as Tulane sought to avenge their earlier loss.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important conference clash. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Tulane favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' performances leading up to the game.
Conditions during the game appeared to favor a typical basketball environment, with no adverse weather conditions affecting play. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of critical scoring plays that defined the outcome. North Texas maintained a lead throughout much of the second half, with key contributions from players such as David Terrell Jr., who made crucial free throws to extend their advantage.
The scoring plays highlighted the tension in the final moments, with North Texas managing to keep Tulane at bay despite a late push from the home team. Asher Woods and Cahmai Crosby each contributed to the scoring, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Overall, this game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with North Texas solidifying their position in the league while Tulane will look to rebound in their upcoming fixtures.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TULN -1.5 | 137.5 o -105 / u -115 | North Texas Mean Green +105 · Tulane Green Wave -125 |
Leaders
- PointsRowan Brumbaugh22Tulane Green Wave
- AssistsCurtis Williams Jr.3Tulane Green Wave
- ReboundsRowan Brumbaugh7Tulane Green Wave
- PointsDavid Terrell Jr.19North Texas Mean Green
- AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.7North Texas Mean Green
- ReboundsReece Robinson9North Texas Mean Green
Recent form
Tulane Green Wave
Last 10: 7-3Streak L171.3 scored · 70 allowed per game5-2 at home
- L69-82vs UAB BlazersJan 15
- W85-52at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 10
- W69-66vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 4
- W79-70at East Carolina PiratesDec 31
- W63-61vs Portland State VikingsDec 21
- W61-53vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsDec 18
- L67-93at UC San Diego TritonsDec 14
- W84-72vs Tougaloo BulldogsDec 11
- L71-88vs Akron ZipsDec 6
- W65-63vs Grambling TigersDec 3
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 5-5Streak L268.8 scored · 66.1 allowed per game1-3 away
- L67-78at Wichita State ShockersJan 11
- L70-74vs South Florida BullsJan 8
- W72-67vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 4
- L48-57at Memphis TigersDec 31
- W109-56vs Science and Arts (OK) DroversDec 22
- L60-63at Santa Clara BroncosDec 18
- W58-57at South Alabama JaguarsDec 14
- L55-65vs TCU Horned FrogsDec 7
- W77-75vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 3
- W72-69vs Prairie View A&M PanthersNov 30
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | North Texas Mean Green | Tulane Green Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-57 | 15-48 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 8-24 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 33 |
| Free throws | 22-27 | 25-33 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 22 |
| Assists | 13 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 14 |
| Fouls | 22 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 87 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-35Reece Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-36Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-37Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-37David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-37David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-37Reece Robinson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-38Josiah Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Asher Woods makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-40Josiah Shackleford makes 8-foot jumper (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half52-42Rowan Brumbaugh makes layup
- 2nd Half52-43Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-44Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Percy Daniels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-48Curtis Williams Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Percy Daniels assists)
- 2nd Half55-48David Terrell Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cahmai Crosby assists)
- 2nd Half57-48Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half58-48Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-50Rowan Brumbaugh makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-51Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-55Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-57Cahmai Crosby makes 23-foot three point jumper (Je'Shawn Stevenson assists)
- 2nd Half62-58Asher Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Demarion Watson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-58Demarion Watson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Cole Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Cole Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-59Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-59David Terrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-61Rowan Brumbaugh makes driving layup (Asher Woods assists)
- 2nd Half69-61Cahmai Crosby makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-61David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-61David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Asher Woods makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-63Asher Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Tulane Green Wave, below favours North Texas Mean Green.
Venue
- Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin FieldhouseNew Orleans, LA
- Attendance1307
- OfficialsByron Jarrett, Joe Lindsay, Bart Lenox
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