Tulane Defeats Memphis in NCAAB Showdown
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Legacy Arena at BJCC
Tulane Green Wave 81, Memphis Tigers 69, 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 Memphis Tigers?
Tulane Green Wave beat Memphis Tigers 81-69 at Legacy Arena at BJCC on March 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Tulane Green Wave vs Memphis Tigers?
Memphis Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Tulane Green Wave triumphed over the Memphis Tigers with a final score of 81-69. This victory marks a significant moment for Tulane, who had been struggling recently, losing their last four games prior to this encounter. The game took place at the Legacy Arena at BJCC, where Tulane showcased a strong performance to overcome their recent form.
Tulane entered the game with an away record of 18-14, while Memphis held a home record of 13-19. In their last ten games, Tulane had a record of 5-5, but their recent streak had been concerning, with four consecutive losses leading up to this game. In contrast, Memphis had been slightly better in their last ten, recording a 3-7 record but managing to win their most recent game against Tulane just days prior, 96-95.
The scoring averages for both teams highlighted their offensive capabilities. Memphis averaged 77.9 points scored per game while allowing 83.7 points, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs but also defensive vulnerabilities. Tulane, on the other hand, averaged 70.2 points scored and allowed 78.2, suggesting a more balanced but still inconsistent performance.
Historically, this matchup has favored Memphis, who had won three of their last four meetings against Tulane. Their most recent encounter on March 8, 2026, saw Memphis narrowly escape with a victory, but this time Tulane flipped the script. The two teams had faced each other multiple times over the past two seasons, with Tulane managing to secure a victory in their previous meeting on February 1, 2026, winning 78-76.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often sway the outcome of such tightly contested games.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Memphis as the favorites with a spread of -4.5 and a moneyline of -198, while Tulane was listed at +164. The total for the game was set at 151.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 150 points.
Conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere in a neutral venue like the Legacy Arena typically adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to college basketball matchups.
As the game progressed, key moments included scoring plays that showcased Tulane's ability to capitalize on Memphis's defensive lapses. Notably, Rowan Brumbaugh contributed significantly with driving layups and free throws, while Curtis Givens III made crucial three-pointers to maintain momentum for Tulane.
Overall, this game exemplified the volatility of college basketball, where recent form can be overturned in a single match, and Tulane's victory serves as a reminder of their potential despite earlier struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MEM -4.5 | 151.5 o -108 / u -112 | Tulane Green Wave +164 · Memphis Tigers -198 |
Leaders
- PointsJulius Thedford13Memphis Tigers
- AssistsCurtis Givens III3Memphis Tigers
- ReboundsZach Davis8Memphis Tigers
- PointsRowan Brumbaugh35Tulane Green Wave
- AssistsAsher Woods3Tulane Green Wave
- ReboundsRowan Brumbaugh8Tulane Green Wave
Recent form
Memphis Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak W177.9 scored · 83.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W96-95at Tulane Green WaveMar 8
- L89-96vs South Florida BullsMar 6
- L68-84at East Carolina PiratesMar 1
- L82-88vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 27
- L67-78vs UAB BlazersFeb 22
- L66-87at South Florida BullsFeb 20
- L75-99at Utah State AggiesFeb 15
- L69-76at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 13
- W77-54vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 8
- W90-80at UAB BlazersFeb 6
Tulane Green Wave
Last 10: 5-5Streak L470.2 scored · 78.2 allowed per game3-2 away
- L95-96vs Memphis TigersMar 8
- L60-89at Temple OwlsMar 6
- L62-90at South Florida BullsMar 1
- L56-90vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 26
- W81-75vs Rice OwlsFeb 22
- W77-71at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 20
- W55-54at UAB BlazersFeb 15
- W77-66vs Temple OwlsFeb 12
- L61-75vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 8
- W78-76at Memphis TigersFeb 1
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 | Memphis Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-62 | 22-61 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 14-34 | 5-22 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 23 |
| Free throws | 23-28 | 20-29 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 13 | 7 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 30 |
| Fouls | 23 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 90 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-41Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-41Scotty Middleton makes 27-foot three point jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
- 2nd Half52-42Thierno Sylla makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-43Thierno Sylla makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Rowan Brumbaugh makes 31-foot three point jumper (Tyler Ringgold assists)
- 2nd Half55-45Dug McDaniel makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-45Rowan Brumbaugh makes layup
- 2nd Half58-45Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-48Zach Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half59-48KJ Greene makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-48KJ Greene makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-48Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-48Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-48Rowan Brumbaugh makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-49Julius Thedford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-50Aaron Bradshaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-50Rowan Brumbaugh makes 32-foot three point jumper (Tyler Ringgold assists)
- 2nd Half68-51Aaron Bradshaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-52Aaron Bradshaw makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-53Zach Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-54Zach Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-54Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-54Tyler Ringgold makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Curtis Givens III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-55Curtis Williams Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Luke Rasmussen assists)
- 2nd Half73-56Julius Thedford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-57Julius Thedford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-59Julius Thedford makes layup
- 2nd Half74-59Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-59Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-61Zach Davis makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-63Julius Thedford makes layup
- 2nd Half77-63Rowan Brumbaugh makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-64Julius Thedford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-64Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-67Curtis Givens III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dug McDaniel assists)
- 2nd Half79-67Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-69Curtis Givens III makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half80-69Curtis Williams Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-69Curtis Williams Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Memphis Tigers, below favours Tulane Green Wave.
Venue
- Legacy Arena at BJCCBirmingham, AL
- OfficialsPatrick Evans, Mike Nance, Olandis Poole
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