NCAAB · Final

Tulane Defeats Texas State 79-71 in Home Opener

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse

Tulane Green Wave 79, Texas State Bobcats 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave beat Texas State Bobcats 79-71 at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on November 8, 2025.

In an exciting matchup at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, the Tulane Green Wave secured a 79-71 victory over the Texas State Bobcats. This win marks Tulane's third consecutive victory, bringing their record to 3-0 for the season, while Texas State falls to 1-3. The Green Wave showcased their strong offensive capabilities, averaging 78.5 points per game in their last ten outings, and they continued this trend against the Bobcats.

Tulane entered the game with a solid home record of 2-0 and a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a notable win against the Samford Bulldogs just days prior, where they scored 85 points. Their scoring average in the last five games stands at 78.8, while they have allowed an average of 73.4 points. On the other hand, Texas State, despite their struggles away from home with a record of 1-3, had shown flashes of potential, such as their recent blowout victory against Texas A&M-San Antonio, where they won 114-55. However, they also suffered a heavy loss against Bowling Green, where they only managed to score 48 points.

The game unfolded with Tulane taking control early on, leveraging their home court advantage. The Green Wave's scoring was highlighted by free throws from Rowan Brumbaugh, who contributed significantly in the second half, converting multiple attempts to extend their lead. As the game progressed, Texas State attempted to close the gap, with Mark Drone making a layup to bring the score to 77-71, but Tulane's defense held strong, and Scotty Middleton sealed the game with free throws.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was particularly interesting as it marked a chance for both teams to establish early season momentum. Tulane's home court has proven to be a fortress, as they maintained an undefeated home record this season. Texas State, conversely, has struggled on the road, which was evident in their performance against Tulane.

Injury reports indicated no significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The conditions for the game were favorable, with a supportive home crowd for Tulane enhancing the atmosphere.

The betting market, as provided by the relevant sportsbooks, indicated a strong belief in Tulane's ability to win, pricing their win probability at 1.0. This reflects the confidence in their recent form and home advantage.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to Tulane's offensive prowess and ability to capitalize on their home court, while Texas State will need to regroup and address their away performance as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsRowan Brumbaugh33Tulane Green Wave
AssistsRowan Brumbaugh6Tulane Green Wave
ReboundsTyler Ringgold7Tulane Green Wave
PointsDJ Hall14Texas State Bobcats
AssistsKaden Gumbs7Texas State Bobcats
ReboundsDJ Hall7Texas State Bobcats

Recent form

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.5 scored · 74.5 allowed per game6-0 at home

W85-72vs Samford BulldogsNov 4
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

Texas State Bobcats

Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.4 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-3 away

W114-55vs Texas A&M-San Antonio JaguarsNov 6
L48-83at Bowling Green FalconsNov 4
L61-64vs Old Dominion MonarchsMar 7
W102-93vs James Madison DukesMar 1
L69-74vs Troy TrojansFeb 26
W93-92vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 22
W80-63vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 20
L65-70at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 15
W72-60at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 14
L70-85at Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 8

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	Texas State Bobcats	Tulane Green Wave
Field goals	26-60	20-47
Field goal %	43	43
Three-pointers	8-16	9-20
Three-point %	50	45
Free throws	11-13	30-30
Free throw %	85	100
Rebounds	33	28
Offensive rebounds	11	5
Defensive rebounds	22	23
Assists	16	16
Steals	7	7
Blocks	5	9
Turnovers	11	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	11
Fast-break points	13	7
Points in the paint	36	22
Fouls	24	14
Largest lead	20	8
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-40Dimp Pernell made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-40Dimp Pernell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaden Gumbs.
2nd Half51-43Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Moore.
2nd Half51-44Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-44Jaelyn Lee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mark Drone.
2nd Half56-44Jaelyn Lee made Jumper. Assisted by DJ Hall.
2nd Half56-47Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half56-49Tyler Ringgold made Dunk.
2nd Half56-50Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-51Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-54Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Percy Daniels.
2nd Half56-55KJ Greene made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-56KJ Greene made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-56Franck Emmou made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-56Franck Emmou made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-56Franck Emmou made Jumper. Assisted by DJ Hall.
2nd Half60-58Rowan Brumbaugh made Layup.
2nd Half60-59Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-59DJ Hall made Jumper. Assisted by Dimp Pernell.
2nd Half62-61KJ Greene made Layup. Assisted by Rowan Brumbaugh.
2nd Half63-61Robert Fields made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-61DJ Hall made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-62Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-63Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-63Kaden Gumbs made Layup.
2nd Half66-64Josiah Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-65Josiah Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-67Josiah Moore made Layup. Assisted by Rowan Brumbaugh.
2nd Half66-70Rowan Brumbaugh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by KJ Greene.
2nd Half69-70Mark Drone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Franck Emmou.
2nd Half69-71KJ Greene made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-72KJ Greene made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-73Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-74Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-75Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-76Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-77Rowan Brumbaugh made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-77Mark Drone made Layup.
2nd Half71-78Scotty Middleton made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-79Scotty Middleton made Free Throw.