NCAAB · Final

Tulane Tops East Carolina in Close Contest

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

Tulane Green Wave 79, East Carolina Pirates 70, 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 Tulane Green Wave vs East Carolina Pirates?

Tulane Green Wave beat East Carolina Pirates 79-70 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Tulane Green Wave vs East Carolina Pirates?

Tulane Green Wave were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 79-70 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Tulane boasting a stronger record of 10-4 compared to East Carolina's 5-9. The victory for Tulane also extended their winning streak to two games, while East Carolina's recent form has seen them lose their last match.

Looking at East Carolina's recent performance, they have struggled in their last ten games, posting a record of 3-7. They have averaged 63.7 points scored per game while allowing 74.5 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability. In their last five games, they have averaged 66.0 points scored and 74.2 points allowed, which reflects a slight improvement in scoring but still highlights their defensive challenges. Their home record stands at 3-5, with a notably poor away record of 0-2, further emphasizing their struggles on the road.

On the other hand, Tulane has shown better form, winning six of their last ten games, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 77.3 points allowed. Their last five games have yielded a record of 3-2, with an average of 69.2 points scored and 73.4 points allowed. Tulane has performed well at home with a record of 5-3, but they have also faced challenges on the road, as indicated by their away record of 1-1.

In terms of previous meetings, the two teams have faced each other twice in the current season, each winning one game. East Carolina won their home game on March 7, 2025, with a score of 73-64, while Tulane secured victory in their earlier matchup on February 20, 2025, winning 86-81.

Injuries can often play a significant role in game outcomes, but the block does not provide specific details regarding the injury status of key players for either team. This aspect could have influenced the performance and strategies employed by both sides.

The betting market reflected Tulane as a slight favorite, with odds from DraftKings showing a spread of 1.5 in favor of the Green Wave. The total points line was set at 145.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. East Carolina had a moneyline of +110.0, while Tulane was at -130.0, indicating a competitive atmosphere leading up to the game.

Weather conditions were not specified in the block, but indoor venues like Williams Arena typically provide a consistent environment for basketball, allowing teams to focus on their gameplay without external weather factors.

As the game progressed, several key scoring plays stood out. Jordan Riley made a crucial 3-foot dunk, assisted by Tybo Bailey, which brought the score to 70-69 in favor of Tulane. Following that, Asher Woods hit an 18-foot pullup jump shot, extending Tulane's lead to 72-69. The Green Wave maintained their advantage through free throws by both Woods and Rowan Brumbaugh, ultimately sealing their victory at 79-70.

In conclusion, the matchup between Tulane and East Carolina highlighted the Green Wave's ability to capitalize on their recent form while exposing the Pirates' ongoing struggles. The result not only reflects the current standings of both teams but also sets the stage for their future games as they navigate the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TULN -1.5	145.5 o -112 / u -108	Tulane Green Wave -130 · East Carolina Pirates +110

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Leaders

PointsJordan Riley21East Carolina Pirates
AssistsTybo Bailey4East Carolina Pirates
ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru9East Carolina Pirates
PointsRowan Brumbaugh19Tulane Green Wave
AssistsRowan Brumbaugh4Tulane Green Wave
ReboundsRowan Brumbaugh7Tulane Green Wave

Recent form

East Carolina Pirates

Last 10: 3-7Streak L163.7 scored · 74.5 allowed per game3-5 at home

L51-99at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 23
W74-53vs Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 18
W73-70vs Buffalo BullsDec 14
L54-67vs App State MountaineersDec 12
L78-82vs UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 6
W68-56vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 3
L58-67vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 27
L56-89vs Michigan State SpartansNov 25
L65-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 22
L60-85at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 19

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 6-4Streak W272.4 scored · 77.3 allowed per game1-1 away

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
W82-72vs Nicholls ColonelsNov 28
W93-90at Boston College EaglesNov 23
L75-96vs Utah State AggiesNov 21
L63-85vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 15

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	Tulane Green Wave	East Carolina Pirates
Field goals	25-53	26-64
Field goal %	47	41
Three-pointers	11-23	6-20
Three-point %	48	30
Free throws	18-27	12-19
Free throw %	67	63
Rebounds	39	35
Offensive rebounds	13	14
Defensive rebounds	26	21
Assists	15	12
Steals	6	6
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	17
Fast-break points	9	8
Points in the paint	20	38
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	9	6
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	53	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-40Rowan Brumbaugh makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half39-42Jordan Riley makes 5-foot dunk
2nd Half42-42Scotty Middleton makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half44-42Rowan Brumbaugh makes driving layup
2nd Half44-44Giovanni Emejuru makes layup
2nd Half44-45Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-45Asher Woods makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josiah Moore assists)
2nd Half47-47Jordan Riley makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half47-50Tybo Bailey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half47-52Giovanni Emejuru makes layup (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half47-53Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-53Asher Woods makes driving layup
2nd Half50-53Asher Woods makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-53Asher Woods makes 24-foot three point jumper (Scotty Middleton assists)
2nd Half53-56Jordan Riley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
2nd Half56-56Scotty Middleton makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half56-59Paddy D'Arcy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tybo Bailey assists)
2nd Half58-59Percy Daniels makes 6-foot dunk (Curtis Williams Jr. assists)
2nd Half58-61Tybo Bailey makes driving layup
2nd Half61-61Rowan Brumbaugh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Ringgold assists)
2nd Half61-62Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-62Asher Woods makes 12-foot jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half63-63Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-64Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-64Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-64Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-64Asher Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-66Giovanni Emejuru makes 4-foot dunk (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
2nd Half66-67Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half68-67Scotty Middleton makes layup
2nd Half69-67Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half70-67Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half70-69Jordan Riley makes 3-foot dunk (Tybo Bailey assists)
2nd Half72-69Asher Woods makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half73-69Asher Woods makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-70Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-70Scotty Middleton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half77-70Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-70Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-70Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2