NCAAB · Final

Tulane Defeats Samford in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse

Tulane Green Wave 85, Samford Bulldogs 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave beat Samford Bulldogs 85-72 at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on November 3, 2025.

The Tulane Green Wave secured a decisive victory over the Samford Bulldogs, winning 85-72 in their season opener at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as Tulane entered the game with a strong home record of 1-0, while Samford was looking to bounce back from an earlier loss, bringing an away record of 0-1 into the contest.

Tulane's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. They have averaged 76.6 points scored while allowing 74.9 points. Their last five games show a record of 3-2, with an average of 77.6 points scored and 74.4 points allowed. Despite a recent loss to the Memphis Tigers, Tulane had been performing well at home, boasting a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five home games.

On the other hand, Samford has struggled recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. They have averaged 82.4 points scored and allowed 79.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games yielded a record of 2-3, with an average of 87.6 points scored and the same number allowed. Samford's away performance has been decent, with a record of 3-2 in away games, but they were unable to find their footing against Tulane.

In terms of previous meetings, this was an important fixture for both teams as they looked to establish themselves early in the season. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength heading into the game.

The market had favored Tulane heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong expectations for their performance. The conditions in the arena were conducive for a competitive game, with both teams eager to make an impression as the season commenced.

As the game progressed, Tulane's scoring was highlighted by several key plays in the second half. Tyler Ringgold made a layup, assisted by Scotty Middleton, which brought the score to 76-65. Shortly after, Rowan Brumbaugh hit a three-point jumper, extending the lead to 79-65. Scotty Middleton continued to contribute with another layup, followed by a jumper from Curtis Williams Jr., pushing the score to 83-65. Samford attempted to rally back with a layup from Dylan Faulkner, but Tulane's Asher Woods responded with a jumper, making it 85-67. Despite Jadin Booth's late three-point jumper for Samford, the game concluded with Tulane firmly in control at 85-72.

Overall, Tulane's performance showcased their offensive capabilities and solidified their status as a competitive team early in the season, while Samford will need to regroup and address their defensive challenges moving forward.

Leaders

PointsAsher Woods24Tulane Green Wave
AssistsAsher Woods3Tulane Green Wave
ReboundsCurtis Williams Jr.6Tulane Green Wave
PointsJadin Booth34Samford Bulldogs
AssistsKeaton Norris7Samford Bulldogs
ReboundsJaxon Pollard9Samford Bulldogs

Recent form

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.6 scored · 74.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

L77-78at Memphis TigersMar 15
W83-76vs Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 14
W85-68vs UAB BlazersMar 9
L64-73at East Carolina PiratesMar 7
W79-77at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 1
W78-64vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 27
L67-78at Wichita State ShockersFeb 23
W86-81vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 20
W81-78vs Rice OwlsFeb 15
L66-76at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 8

Samford Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L282.4 scored · 79.1 allowed per game3-2 away

L78-95vs Furman PaladinsMar 9
L100-108at UNC Greensboro SpartansMar 1
W95-83at VMI KeydetsFeb 27
W93-72vs Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 22
L72-80vs Furman PaladinsFeb 20
W76-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 15
L68-82vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 13
L59-66at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 8
W100-79vs Mercer BearsFeb 6
W83-58at The Citadel BulldogsFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17
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	Samford Bulldogs	Tulane Green Wave
Field goals	25-61	31-53
Field goal %	41	58
Three-pointers	12-31	11-21
Three-point %	39	52
Free throws	10-17	12-13
Free throw %	59	92
Rebounds	36	28
Offensive rebounds	15	2
Defensive rebounds	21	26
Assists	17	14
Steals	4	10
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	24
Fast-break points	8	9
Points in the paint	26	34
Fouls	10	15
Largest lead	5	18

How the scoring went

1st Half33-43Scotty Middleton made Jumper. Assisted by Rowan Brumbaugh.
2nd Half34-43Dylan Faulkner made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-46Curtis Williams Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Asher Woods.
2nd Half36-46Dylan Faulkner made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half36-47Tyler Ringgold made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-48Tyler Ringgold made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-51Curtis Williams Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half39-51Jadin Booth made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half39-54Tyler Ringgold made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rowan Brumbaugh.
2nd Half42-54Jaxon Pollard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Faulkner.
2nd Half45-54Jadin Booth made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half45-56Asher Woods made Layup.
2nd Half46-56Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-56Keaton Norris made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-56Jadin Booth made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half51-56Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-56Will Shaver made Dunk. Assisted by Jadin Booth.
2nd Half53-58Josiah Moore made Jumper.
2nd Half54-58Will Shaver made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-60KJ Greene made Layup.
2nd Half56-60Cade Norris made Jumper. Assisted by Keaton Norris.
2nd Half56-62KJ Greene made Layup.
2nd Half56-64Asher Woods made Layup. Assisted by KJ Greene.
2nd Half56-66Asher Woods made Jumper.
2nd Half58-66Dylan Faulkner made Layup. Assisted by Zion Wilburn.
2nd Half60-66Cade Norris made Layup.
2nd Half60-69Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half60-72Scotty Middleton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Asher Woods.
2nd Half63-72Keaton Norris made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Martin.
2nd Half63-74Asher Woods made Jumper.
2nd Half64-74Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-74Jadin Booth made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-76Tyler Ringgold made Layup. Assisted by Scotty Middleton.
2nd Half65-79Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Ringgold.
2nd Half65-81Scotty Middleton made Layup. Assisted by Curtis Williams Jr..
2nd Half65-83Curtis Williams Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half67-83Dylan Faulkner made Layup.
2nd Half67-85Asher Woods made Jumper.
2nd Half69-85Dylan Faulkner made Jumper. Assisted by Zion Wilburn.
2nd Half72-85Jadin Booth made Three Point Jumper.