3rd Quarter:
14:53- Game resumes- LSU first down
*LSU's offense is totally warping OSU's #1-ranked defense at this point; the Tigers are finding openings everywhere to gain more yardage.
10:30- OSU 4th personal foul- intentional harm to punter. LSU first down
9:13- First and goal LSU
9:04- LSU in for another touchdown, to raise the score to 30-10. Good field goal launches LSU to 31-10 lead.
*Side note: This is getting ridiculous. I am recanting what I said about Coach Tressel in the previous post. There is no reason that the #1 defense in the country should be losing it this badly. At this point, I (as an OSU fan) was ready to turn the game off from sheer annoyance. However, I believe in perseverance, so I will continue to recap this runaway matchup.
8:03- OSU QB runs in a wide-open field for the first down, but the team cannot convert into another first down. Ball goes back to LSU
5:43- OSU switching up its field position, holding LSU to 2nd and long
4:54- LSU breaks through OSU defense yet again for another first down
3:44- OSU's Malcom Jenkins intercepts ball, runs it to the 11
1:59- OSU stopped to 4th and 5- OSU scores touchdown; punt is good to bring the score to 31- 17 LSU
4th Quarter:
14:33- 3rd straight stop by OSU defense, forces LSU's Fischer to punt. OSU gets the ball at its own 20.
13:30- OSU first down, gaining of 17 at the 40-yard line
13:06- Wells shows his speed and great vision, picking up a first down for Ohio State
12:47- the Buckeyes are picking up momentum, running the ball well for another first down
11:29- 3rd and 4 for Ohio State- Beckman gets sacked
10:40- OSU time out, while at 4th and 7
10:31- OSU Qb's pass blocked and the ball is loose; players scrambling; LSU gains possession
8:15 OSU gains the ball back
7:04- Wells, off a 4th and 1 play, gains the much-needed first down for OSU
6:49- 13-yard completion for the Buckeyes, good for a first down.
6:31- Beckman hit from behind by Glen Dorsey (where has he been all night?), drops the ball, but recovers it
5:43- LSU intercepts Beckman's pass, gains possession
3:00- Murphy runs ball to 27 yard line
1:50- LSU touchdown
1:42- OSU returns the ball to the 46-yard line
1:29- flag for interference on the play on OSU; 15-yard penalty for a first down for OSU
1:13- OSU touchdown pass from Beckman to Hartline and kick is good for a 38-24 ballgame
And that's the Game. Congrats to LSU, they played it well and (despite my overwhelming bias) deserved to win this thing. OSU has a very young team, with only 3 starting seniors, so expect to see big things from those kids next year.
What are your thoughts? Were you as annoyed as I was by the 5 personal fouls on Ohio State as I was? Do you still think that LSU and OSU should have been in this championship? or should USC have had a shot at the BCS title?
Monday, January 7, 2008
BCS National Championship Part 2
2nd Quarter:
OSU Coach Jim Tressel has been very gutsy with his calls so far and it has definitely paid off.
14:15- LSU QB Ryan Perriloux now in the game
13:56- Perriloux- runs ball for close to a first down. OSU's Denlinger called for a late hit--LSU first down
13:10- personal foul- face mask grab on OSU, first down
13:00- LSU's Tight End(82) Richard Dickson scores 13-yard touchdown to tie game at 10.
12:45- OSU's Wells- long 1st down run past half field.
12:37 Robiskie- first down run.
12:05- OSU flag- pushed back 15 yards to make it 2nd and 25.
10:55- LSU stops OSU field goal attempt
8:55- LSU's Holliday manuveres through OSU defense to make 3rd and short. Sets up for an LSU 1st down.
7:25- Brandon Lafell- LSU touchdown. LSU leads 17-10
6:18- LSU interception to the 28-yard line
5:26 -Dixon makes catch at OSU's 1-yard line
*The momentum seems to have have changed drastically, as LSU has definitely taken control of the game
4:16- LSU touchdown; the Tigers have obtained 24 unanswered points
OSU Coach Jim Tressel has been very gutsy with his calls so far and it has definitely paid off.
14:15- LSU QB Ryan Perriloux now in the game
13:56- Perriloux- runs ball for close to a first down. OSU's Denlinger called for a late hit--LSU first down
13:10- personal foul- face mask grab on OSU, first down
13:00- LSU's Tight End(82) Richard Dickson scores 13-yard touchdown to tie game at 10.
12:45- OSU's Wells- long 1st down run past half field.
12:37 Robiskie- first down run.
12:05- OSU flag- pushed back 15 yards to make it 2nd and 25.
10:55- LSU stops OSU field goal attempt
8:55- LSU's Holliday manuveres through OSU defense to make 3rd and short. Sets up for an LSU 1st down.
7:25- Brandon Lafell- LSU touchdown. LSU leads 17-10
6:18- LSU interception to the 28-yard line
5:26 -Dixon makes catch at OSU's 1-yard line
*The momentum seems to have have changed drastically, as LSU has definitely taken control of the game
4:16- LSU touchdown; the Tigers have obtained 24 unanswered points
BCS National Championship- Ohio State vs LSU: Part 1
Though Tulane did not get a bid to a Postseason NCAA bowl this year, it seems a crime to overlook the biggest event in college football that's taking place in our backyard. LSU vs Ohio State: a game in which many sports experts claimed that neither team deserved to attend because of this mess of a reguar season. A game that many commentators claimed would only be watched by Tiger and Buckeye fans.
As an avid Ohio State fan (and Tulane student), I will say that I am gunning for OSU to pull through with the victory because if the team wants to be taken seriously next season, it must pull off this win, especially after last year's embarrassing loss to Florida. However, I will not overlook LSU,as the Tigers are the obvious favorites tonight with homefield advantage.
*Side note- Very clever how Glenn Dorsey parodied Forrest Gump in the game's pre-show. Even OSU fans can appreciate that.
That being said, let's get this show on the road!
1st quarter-
13:34- 3rd play of the game-Ohio State touchdown, (28)Chris Wells- run-in 65-yard touchdown.
12:53 to go in 1st- LSU gains possession, snap from Brett Helms sails by Flynn, recovers ball at own 5, LSU must punt.
12:03- 69-yard punt, OSU regains ball at the 41-yard line
11:53 -(3)Tailback Brandon Saine- catch at LSU's 15-yard line--wide open catch on the outside formation!
10:55- False start-on Ohio State's Rehring (71)-to make it 2nd and 10
9:12- Pretiorus scores field goal to make it 10-0 Ohio State.
8:20- LSU regains the ball
7:37- LSU (9)-Ducett obtains the Tigers' first first down of the night
6:26- Handoff to Hester-gain of 20 yards
5:59 Flynn to (9) Ducett- long pass
4:29- Handoff to Hester- gain of 4, inside the OSU 12 yard line.
2:31- LSU time out
2:25- Flynn stopped by OSU defense; Colt David scores 32 yard field goal. OSU leads 10-3.
1:28 - Wells- 5 carries, 87 yards, 65-yard touchdown
*Ohio State is definitely more aggressive this year, putting so much pressure on the ball at every point in the game.
0:07- LSU fumble- at 15 yard line; LSU regains ball at its own 15-yard line.
End of 1st
As an avid Ohio State fan (and Tulane student), I will say that I am gunning for OSU to pull through with the victory because if the team wants to be taken seriously next season, it must pull off this win, especially after last year's embarrassing loss to Florida. However, I will not overlook LSU,as the Tigers are the obvious favorites tonight with homefield advantage.
*Side note- Very clever how Glenn Dorsey parodied Forrest Gump in the game's pre-show. Even OSU fans can appreciate that.
That being said, let's get this show on the road!
1st quarter-
13:34- 3rd play of the game-Ohio State touchdown, (28)Chris Wells- run-in 65-yard touchdown.
12:53 to go in 1st- LSU gains possession, snap from Brett Helms sails by Flynn, recovers ball at own 5, LSU must punt.
12:03- 69-yard punt, OSU regains ball at the 41-yard line
11:53 -(3)Tailback Brandon Saine- catch at LSU's 15-yard line--wide open catch on the outside formation!
10:55- False start-on Ohio State's Rehring (71)-to make it 2nd and 10
9:12- Pretiorus scores field goal to make it 10-0 Ohio State.
8:20- LSU regains the ball
7:37- LSU (9)-Ducett obtains the Tigers' first first down of the night
6:26- Handoff to Hester-gain of 20 yards
5:59 Flynn to (9) Ducett- long pass
4:29- Handoff to Hester- gain of 4, inside the OSU 12 yard line.
2:31- LSU time out
2:25- Flynn stopped by OSU defense; Colt David scores 32 yard field goal. OSU leads 10-3.
1:28 - Wells- 5 carries, 87 yards, 65-yard touchdown
*Ohio State is definitely more aggressive this year, putting so much pressure on the ball at every point in the game.
0:07- LSU fumble- at 15 yard line; LSU regains ball at its own 15-yard line.
End of 1st
Thursday, January 3, 2008
LSU Recap
The Tulane men's basketball team finally got rid of the curse that's been hanging around for almost 26 years by defeating LSU 68-63. It was a complete team effort with Donnie Stith and Johnny Mayhanne providing big efforts off of the bench. As usual, the Wave were led by David Gomez who had a double-double, and Kevin Sims, who committed zero turnovers in 30+ minutes of action.
It was a back-and-forth affair all night long, but the Wave came through when it mattered in the final three minutes. With the game tied at 63, Daniel Puckett hit a jumper in the lane to give Tulane the lead. After Anthony Randolph missed a baseline jumper, Puckett then hit one of two free throws to make it a three point game. This forced LSU to shoot a low-percentage three from the baseline on its next possession. Stith then hit two free throws for the final margin of victory.
Stat of the Game
17-19 FT's
Tulane shot an impressive 90% from the line that made sure that each possession did not go wasted. LSU meanwhile, was only 9-14 from the line.
Player of the Game
Donnie Stith
It is hard to pick out one player that is deserving of this award, but Stith made some key free throws late in the game and grabbed key offensive rebounds that allowed Tulane extra possessions.
Post-Game Quotes
Tulane coach Dave Dickerson
On beating LSU for the first time since 1982:
"What a great win for our program, our guys played extremely hard for 40 minutes and everyone stepped up."
On the Wave's excellent free-throw shooting:
"We felt that LSU had to foul us because they were so small inside"
"(jokingly) I'll take credit for the free throw shooting. The offseason work on free throw shooting, where we made everyone shoot 350 free throws, definitely helped us tonight at the line."
On Johnny Mayhanne:
"He's a talented player that didn't get to play much last season because of a knee injury.It was just his night to step up and he made some big shots."
On the team's future:
"I hope we continue to get support from the fans, there are great things going on with this basketball team."
Tulane forward David Gomez
On beating LSU:
"I can't even begin to describe how it feels to beat LSU being from Baton Rouge."
On being able to control the lane:
"We outweighed them and were able to negate their length because we were able to get far enough into the lane."
"The foul trouble on (Anthony) Randolph was part of the gameplan because they only play 7 or 8 guys."
LSU Coach John Brady
"We gave ourselves a chance to win it at the end, and that's all you can ask for. I'm not disappointed with the effort that we gave out there tonight"
"That's the best Tulane team we've played since the rivalry was renewed."
It was a back-and-forth affair all night long, but the Wave came through when it mattered in the final three minutes. With the game tied at 63, Daniel Puckett hit a jumper in the lane to give Tulane the lead. After Anthony Randolph missed a baseline jumper, Puckett then hit one of two free throws to make it a three point game. This forced LSU to shoot a low-percentage three from the baseline on its next possession. Stith then hit two free throws for the final margin of victory.
Stat of the Game
17-19 FT's
Tulane shot an impressive 90% from the line that made sure that each possession did not go wasted. LSU meanwhile, was only 9-14 from the line.
Player of the Game
Donnie Stith
It is hard to pick out one player that is deserving of this award, but Stith made some key free throws late in the game and grabbed key offensive rebounds that allowed Tulane extra possessions.
Post-Game Quotes
Tulane coach Dave Dickerson
On beating LSU for the first time since 1982:
"What a great win for our program, our guys played extremely hard for 40 minutes and everyone stepped up."
On the Wave's excellent free-throw shooting:
"We felt that LSU had to foul us because they were so small inside"
"(jokingly) I'll take credit for the free throw shooting. The offseason work on free throw shooting, where we made everyone shoot 350 free throws, definitely helped us tonight at the line."
On Johnny Mayhanne:
"He's a talented player that didn't get to play much last season because of a knee injury.It was just his night to step up and he made some big shots."
On the team's future:
"I hope we continue to get support from the fans, there are great things going on with this basketball team."
Tulane forward David Gomez
On beating LSU:
"I can't even begin to describe how it feels to beat LSU being from Baton Rouge."
On being able to control the lane:
"We outweighed them and were able to negate their length because we were able to get far enough into the lane."
"The foul trouble on (Anthony) Randolph was part of the gameplan because they only play 7 or 8 guys."
LSU Coach John Brady
"We gave ourselves a chance to win it at the end, and that's all you can ask for. I'm not disappointed with the effort that we gave out there tonight"
"That's the best Tulane team we've played since the rivalry was renewed."
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Tulane vs. LSU 2nd Half
Wave grab their 10th victory of the year, 68-63 defeating LSU for the first time since 1982 in the NIT. A big win for the Green Wave is simply an understatement.
9.0 Martin air-balls a three and Wheaton grabs the rebound. Tulane then runs out the clock to loud applause from the crowd.
16.2 Randolph misses the jumper and Stith gets the rebound. He is then fouled by Spencer and will shoot two free throws. Stith hits both for a Wave 5 point lead.
LSU calls its last timeout as the crowd comes to its feet. The big thing here is that the Tigers need a three to tie.
24.0 Martin then fouls Puckett in the lane. He has two huge free throws coming up. Puckett hits 1 of 2 for a three point Tulane lead.
52.1 Randolph miss is corralled by Stith.
1:07 left and 31 on the shot clock. LSU will inbounds from half-court.
1:13 Puckett with a big basket in the lane as the Wave now lead by two with just over a minute left. LSU calls their last full timeout, they have just a 30 left.
1:47 Thornton commits the foul on Gomez, who will have two free throws. Gomez hits the first and then the second. The loose ball goes off of Martin and the Wave will have the ball tied at 63.
LSU in the full court press
2:15 Randolph hits both and LSU back up by a point. Dickerson calls a 30 second timeout at a crucial juncture
2:45 LSU turnover on the pass attempted for Randolph. Sims brings it up but Stith turns it over. Randolph is fouled on the other end by Gomez and will have two big free throws.
3:12 Mayhanne at the line after a foul on Thornton. He hits both and the Wave now up by 1
3:13 Randolph dunks the ball off of the LSU miss and the Tigers lead by 1.
3:50 LSU will have the ball down 60-57 after a Tulane foul. Randolph will shoot two free throws. First free throw is good as is the second. LSU down 1 and in the full court press. Gomez can't handle the ball and it'll be LSU ball
4:16 Wheaton hits the front end of a one-and-one and then the second to give the Wave a three point lead.
4:47 Spencer hits a three as the Wave now lead by just 1. Louisme missed a gimme layup on the other end on the Wave's previous possession
7:06 Puckett comes away with the offensive rebound but is called for traveling as he falls down
7:39 Great defense by the Wave on the defensive end as Louisme first blocks a Mason shot and then comes away with the rebound. Thornton then called for the loose-ball foul.
8:03 Gomez will shoot two free throws after he is fouled by Randolph, his 4th. Gomez hits both free throws as the Wave now lead by 4.
8:20 Wheaton commits the turnover which turns into a fastbreak opportunity at the other end for Randolph. Stith commits the foul saving an easy basket. Wave continue to lead 56-54.
9:12 After a Mayhanne missed dunk, Dameon Mason is fouled in the lane and hits the shot. He will have a three point opportunity, which he misses. LSU comes away with the offensive rebound however. Randolph air-balls a jumper and Tulane comes away with it.
9:52 A great pass from Sims to Gomez and he converts easily. Temple answers on the other end with a three that cuts the Wave lead to 4.
10:40 LSU once again beats the shot clock as Temple hits a three to cut the lead to 5. It was an NBA range three that Temple converted
11:38 A thunderous block by Stith and a Sims three pointer at the other end extends the Wave lead to 8 at 54-46
11:48 Johnny Mayhanne nearly completes his own personal 7-0 run, but his layup rolls in and out. Mayhanne hit a three pointer and then scored on a layup before missing the current attempt. Wave now have their biggest lead of the game at 51-46.
13:50 Sims drives the lane against the 2-3 zone LSU was in and makes the layup. Wave up 46-43.
14:56 A big foul on Anthony Randolph, his 3rd as he has to exit the ball game. Sims hits two free throws to give the Wave a 3 point cushion. Sims then plays excellent defense on Temple forcing him to call a timeout.
15:24 LSU will have a three point opportunity as Puckett commits the foul on Martin as he drove the lane. Martin converts and the Wave again lead by 1
16:32 Sims hits a three pointer to extend the Wave lead to 4, 42-38.
17:00 A tough baseline jumper is good by Marcus Thornton of LSU. The seesaw affair sees the Wave lead by 1
18:05 A double whammy for LSU as Johnson commits the turnover and injured his thumb on the play
19:00 Louisme hits a floater in the lane, as the Wave lead by 1.
19:30 Johnson hits a baseline jumper to give the lead back to LSU
19:53 Randolph commits the offensive foul and Matt Wheaton puts in the reverse layup to give the Wave a one point lead.
9.0 Martin air-balls a three and Wheaton grabs the rebound. Tulane then runs out the clock to loud applause from the crowd.
16.2 Randolph misses the jumper and Stith gets the rebound. He is then fouled by Spencer and will shoot two free throws. Stith hits both for a Wave 5 point lead.
LSU calls its last timeout as the crowd comes to its feet. The big thing here is that the Tigers need a three to tie.
24.0 Martin then fouls Puckett in the lane. He has two huge free throws coming up. Puckett hits 1 of 2 for a three point Tulane lead.
52.1 Randolph miss is corralled by Stith.
1:07 left and 31 on the shot clock. LSU will inbounds from half-court.
1:13 Puckett with a big basket in the lane as the Wave now lead by two with just over a minute left. LSU calls their last full timeout, they have just a 30 left.
1:47 Thornton commits the foul on Gomez, who will have two free throws. Gomez hits the first and then the second. The loose ball goes off of Martin and the Wave will have the ball tied at 63.
LSU in the full court press
2:15 Randolph hits both and LSU back up by a point. Dickerson calls a 30 second timeout at a crucial juncture
2:45 LSU turnover on the pass attempted for Randolph. Sims brings it up but Stith turns it over. Randolph is fouled on the other end by Gomez and will have two big free throws.
3:12 Mayhanne at the line after a foul on Thornton. He hits both and the Wave now up by 1
3:13 Randolph dunks the ball off of the LSU miss and the Tigers lead by 1.
3:50 LSU will have the ball down 60-57 after a Tulane foul. Randolph will shoot two free throws. First free throw is good as is the second. LSU down 1 and in the full court press. Gomez can't handle the ball and it'll be LSU ball
4:16 Wheaton hits the front end of a one-and-one and then the second to give the Wave a three point lead.
4:47 Spencer hits a three as the Wave now lead by just 1. Louisme missed a gimme layup on the other end on the Wave's previous possession
7:06 Puckett comes away with the offensive rebound but is called for traveling as he falls down
7:39 Great defense by the Wave on the defensive end as Louisme first blocks a Mason shot and then comes away with the rebound. Thornton then called for the loose-ball foul.
8:03 Gomez will shoot two free throws after he is fouled by Randolph, his 4th. Gomez hits both free throws as the Wave now lead by 4.
8:20 Wheaton commits the turnover which turns into a fastbreak opportunity at the other end for Randolph. Stith commits the foul saving an easy basket. Wave continue to lead 56-54.
9:12 After a Mayhanne missed dunk, Dameon Mason is fouled in the lane and hits the shot. He will have a three point opportunity, which he misses. LSU comes away with the offensive rebound however. Randolph air-balls a jumper and Tulane comes away with it.
9:52 A great pass from Sims to Gomez and he converts easily. Temple answers on the other end with a three that cuts the Wave lead to 4.
10:40 LSU once again beats the shot clock as Temple hits a three to cut the lead to 5. It was an NBA range three that Temple converted
11:38 A thunderous block by Stith and a Sims three pointer at the other end extends the Wave lead to 8 at 54-46
11:48 Johnny Mayhanne nearly completes his own personal 7-0 run, but his layup rolls in and out. Mayhanne hit a three pointer and then scored on a layup before missing the current attempt. Wave now have their biggest lead of the game at 51-46.
13:50 Sims drives the lane against the 2-3 zone LSU was in and makes the layup. Wave up 46-43.
14:56 A big foul on Anthony Randolph, his 3rd as he has to exit the ball game. Sims hits two free throws to give the Wave a 3 point cushion. Sims then plays excellent defense on Temple forcing him to call a timeout.
15:24 LSU will have a three point opportunity as Puckett commits the foul on Martin as he drove the lane. Martin converts and the Wave again lead by 1
16:32 Sims hits a three pointer to extend the Wave lead to 4, 42-38.
17:00 A tough baseline jumper is good by Marcus Thornton of LSU. The seesaw affair sees the Wave lead by 1
18:05 A double whammy for LSU as Johnson commits the turnover and injured his thumb on the play
19:00 Louisme hits a floater in the lane, as the Wave lead by 1.
19:30 Johnson hits a baseline jumper to give the lead back to LSU
19:53 Randolph commits the offensive foul and Matt Wheaton puts in the reverse layup to give the Wave a one point lead.
Tulane vs. LSU 1st Half
Halftime Leaders
Gomez 12 points, 4 rebounds
Stith 7 points, 6 rebounds
Sims & Richard 3 points apiece
0.0 Puckett inbounds to Richard to heaves it and it falls. The Wave trail by 1 at the half for the moment as it is reviewed by the officials. The shot is upheld after review.
50.2 Sims hits a jumper from the free throw line to cut the lead to 30-28
1:10 Martin hits a three to give the Tigers a 4 point lead
2:51 Good defensive play from Richard will give the Tigers possession but only 5 on the shot clock. A desperate 3 point heave is banked in as the shot clock winds down. LSU leads by 1
First shouts of Green Wave as Tulane is now on a 9-0 run.
3:42 Terry Martin turns it over and the Wave will have a chance to extend it to a 2 possession game after the official time-out.
4:06 Stith on the fast break lays it in and is fouled by Garrett Temple. Stith converts the three point play and the Wave now lead by 2.
4:50 Louisme scores after Chris Johnson is called for LSU's third goaltending violation. Kris Richard then creates the turnover and Stith is fouled in the lane. Stith hits both free throws and it is quickly a 1 point game once again.
5:37 Gomez hits two free throws to make it 24-19 LSU.
6:00 Chris Johnson hits 1 of 2 free throws and Terry Martin hits a three pointer to extend the Tigers lead to 24-17
The crowd is really into it now as Gomez is called for a foul and Dickerson a technical for demonstration.
6:11 Gomez dunks it easily but is called for the technical foul for slapping the backboard after dunking it. Thornton only hits 1 of 2 and it remains a 1 possession game.
6:56 Martin converts on the Puckett turnover laying it in easily for a 19-15 Tigers lead
8:20 A questionable non-call on a Gomez shot for goaltending. Kris Richard then loses the handle out of bounds to LSU.
9:00 Wheaton hits a three to cut the lead to 2.
9:22 Spencer hits one of two free throws to give LSU its biggest lead 17-12
10:12 Good persistence from Randolph as he is able to put it in on the third tip attempt. Tigers 16 Tulane 12
So far Gomez leads the Wave with 8 points, Stith and Puckett have the other points for Tulane with 2 apiece. The Wave have been able to hang with the Tigers thus far. It will interesting to see how the Wave respond without Gomez on the floor
11:24 LSU is able to grab two offensive rebounds in succession, which results in an Anthony Randolph layup. LSU back on top 14-12
12:32 Good movement by the Wave offense leads to a Daniel Puckett layup. Game tied once again at 12
13:12 Stith scores on the lefty hook in the lane to cut the lead to 12-10 LSU
13:46 Bo Spencer scores for LSU on the fast break to give the Tigers a 12-8 lead.
15:08 Gomez hits another shot in the lane and ties the game at 8. Gomez has scored all of the Wave's points
16:01 Gomez gets 2 offensive rebounds in a row. The second putback by Gomez is good after a goaltending call. LSU 8 Tulane 6. Gomez's basket snaps an 8-0 run by LSU
17:15 Terry Martin hits a 3 to give the Tigers the lead, 6-4. Tigers on a 6-0 run in the last 2 minutes.
18:33 Matt Wheaton fouls Anthony Randolph on the fast break. Randolph hits 1 of 2. Wave 4 Tigers 1
19:00 Gomez drives the baseline and puts it in on the reverse layup. Wave 4 Tigers 0
19:36 David Gomez tips it in off a Robinson Louisme miss and the Wave have an early lead 2-0.
A nice crowd has turned out for tonight's game, mostly clad in green. There is a small contingent of LSU fans also in attendance, but for once Green Wave fans outnumber Tigers fans
Gomez 12 points, 4 rebounds
Stith 7 points, 6 rebounds
Sims & Richard 3 points apiece
0.0 Puckett inbounds to Richard to heaves it and it falls. The Wave trail by 1 at the half for the moment as it is reviewed by the officials. The shot is upheld after review.
50.2 Sims hits a jumper from the free throw line to cut the lead to 30-28
1:10 Martin hits a three to give the Tigers a 4 point lead
2:51 Good defensive play from Richard will give the Tigers possession but only 5 on the shot clock. A desperate 3 point heave is banked in as the shot clock winds down. LSU leads by 1
First shouts of Green Wave as Tulane is now on a 9-0 run.
3:42 Terry Martin turns it over and the Wave will have a chance to extend it to a 2 possession game after the official time-out.
4:06 Stith on the fast break lays it in and is fouled by Garrett Temple. Stith converts the three point play and the Wave now lead by 2.
4:50 Louisme scores after Chris Johnson is called for LSU's third goaltending violation. Kris Richard then creates the turnover and Stith is fouled in the lane. Stith hits both free throws and it is quickly a 1 point game once again.
5:37 Gomez hits two free throws to make it 24-19 LSU.
6:00 Chris Johnson hits 1 of 2 free throws and Terry Martin hits a three pointer to extend the Tigers lead to 24-17
The crowd is really into it now as Gomez is called for a foul and Dickerson a technical for demonstration.
6:11 Gomez dunks it easily but is called for the technical foul for slapping the backboard after dunking it. Thornton only hits 1 of 2 and it remains a 1 possession game.
6:56 Martin converts on the Puckett turnover laying it in easily for a 19-15 Tigers lead
8:20 A questionable non-call on a Gomez shot for goaltending. Kris Richard then loses the handle out of bounds to LSU.
9:00 Wheaton hits a three to cut the lead to 2.
9:22 Spencer hits one of two free throws to give LSU its biggest lead 17-12
10:12 Good persistence from Randolph as he is able to put it in on the third tip attempt. Tigers 16 Tulane 12
So far Gomez leads the Wave with 8 points, Stith and Puckett have the other points for Tulane with 2 apiece. The Wave have been able to hang with the Tigers thus far. It will interesting to see how the Wave respond without Gomez on the floor
11:24 LSU is able to grab two offensive rebounds in succession, which results in an Anthony Randolph layup. LSU back on top 14-12
12:32 Good movement by the Wave offense leads to a Daniel Puckett layup. Game tied once again at 12
13:12 Stith scores on the lefty hook in the lane to cut the lead to 12-10 LSU
13:46 Bo Spencer scores for LSU on the fast break to give the Tigers a 12-8 lead.
15:08 Gomez hits another shot in the lane and ties the game at 8. Gomez has scored all of the Wave's points
16:01 Gomez gets 2 offensive rebounds in a row. The second putback by Gomez is good after a goaltending call. LSU 8 Tulane 6. Gomez's basket snaps an 8-0 run by LSU
17:15 Terry Martin hits a 3 to give the Tigers the lead, 6-4. Tigers on a 6-0 run in the last 2 minutes.
18:33 Matt Wheaton fouls Anthony Randolph on the fast break. Randolph hits 1 of 2. Wave 4 Tigers 1
19:00 Gomez drives the baseline and puts it in on the reverse layup. Wave 4 Tigers 0
19:36 David Gomez tips it in off a Robinson Louisme miss and the Wave have an early lead 2-0.
A nice crowd has turned out for tonight's game, mostly clad in green. There is a small contingent of LSU fans also in attendance, but for once Green Wave fans outnumber Tigers fans
Preview: Tulane vs. LSU
Men's Basketball vs. LSU (
Women's Basketball vs. Nicholls State (5 p.m.)
New Orleans Arena
CSTV
It's only 18 hours until Tulane basketball resumes with a double-header in New Orleans Arena. The women will begin by feasting on a poor Nicholls State team, and then the men will follow with a huge matchup against a very beatable LSU team.
Scouting Women's Basketball vs. Nicholls State.
The reason Lisa Stockton's crew doesn't get a separate blog post is because Nicholls State is, to be blunt, bad. Their RPI is estimated to be around 334, which would make them one of the worst teams in Division I women's basketball. This win will hurt the Green Wave's RPI, which now sits around 70. This game could get ugly -- I'm talking Georgia vs. Hawaii ugly.
Scouting LSU
The Tigers are a tough team to scout for one simply reason: who knows which Tigers team will show up, and for how long? Will it be the well-oiled machine that pounded the likes of Washington and Villanova in the first half, or the mess of a ball club that ended up blowing those two games in the second half with poor shooting and non-existent defense. The Green Wave should expect the best from the Tigers, since the last thing LSU basketball needs while struggling to fight obscurity in football country is a loss to an in-state rival.
The Tigers feature plenty of size inside with big men Chris Johnson and Anthony Randolph both standing at 6'11." The pair can hit the glass, block shots, and get easy buckets inside. The key to this game will be rebounding. LSU dominated the Green Wave on the boards last year and, as a result, won the game despite playing poorly.
Player to Watch: David Gomez
Last season, the Baton Rouge native led the Wave in scoring and rebounding and forced the Tigers to pay more attention to him on defense, leaving Sims and others with easier shots on the perimeter. Gomez is a fun player to watch when he plays with a chip on his shoulder. Also look out for LSU's Bo Spencer, an outstanding freshman who was recruited by Tulane but decided in the end to go to LSU
Prediction:
If LSU plays its best basketball for 40 minutes: LSU 76, Tulane 58
If LSU goes through the motions like it usually does: Tulane 67, LSU 62
Women's Basketball vs. Nicholls State (5 p.m.)
New Orleans Arena
CSTV
It's only 18 hours until Tulane basketball resumes with a double-header in New Orleans Arena. The women will begin by feasting on a poor Nicholls State team, and then the men will follow with a huge matchup against a very beatable LSU team.
Scouting Women's Basketball vs. Nicholls State.
The reason Lisa Stockton's crew doesn't get a separate blog post is because Nicholls State is, to be blunt, bad. Their RPI is estimated to be around 334, which would make them one of the worst teams in Division I women's basketball. This win will hurt the Green Wave's RPI, which now sits around 70. This game could get ugly -- I'm talking Georgia vs. Hawaii ugly.
Scouting LSU
The Tigers are a tough team to scout for one simply reason: who knows which Tigers team will show up, and for how long? Will it be the well-oiled machine that pounded the likes of Washington and Villanova in the first half, or the mess of a ball club that ended up blowing those two games in the second half with poor shooting and non-existent defense. The Green Wave should expect the best from the Tigers, since the last thing LSU basketball needs while struggling to fight obscurity in football country is a loss to an in-state rival.
The Tigers feature plenty of size inside with big men Chris Johnson and Anthony Randolph both standing at 6'11." The pair can hit the glass, block shots, and get easy buckets inside. The key to this game will be rebounding. LSU dominated the Green Wave on the boards last year and, as a result, won the game despite playing poorly.
Player to Watch: David Gomez
Last season, the Baton Rouge native led the Wave in scoring and rebounding and forced the Tigers to pay more attention to him on defense, leaving Sims and others with easier shots on the perimeter. Gomez is a fun player to watch when he plays with a chip on his shoulder. Also look out for LSU's Bo Spencer, an outstanding freshman who was recruited by Tulane but decided in the end to go to LSU
Prediction:
If LSU plays its best basketball for 40 minutes: LSU 76, Tulane 58
If LSU goes through the motions like it usually does: Tulane 67, LSU 62
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