Tulsa vs. Tulane Short Report

Tulane

Final

24

Tulane

Yulman Stadium

New Orleans, LA

Nov 11, 2023

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Game Recap

The Tulane Green Wave edged out the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with a final score of 24-22. Tulane surged to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, courtesy of a 1-yard touchdown run by Makhi Hughes and a 39-yard touchdown pass from Michael Pratt to Alex Bauman. Shedro Louis extended Tulane's lead with a thrilling 100-yard kickoff return touchdown in the third quarter to make it 21-10.

Tulsa fought back valiantly with key plays from Kirk Francis, including a 57-yard pass to Carl Chester and short touchdown passes to Kamdyn Benjamin. Chase Meyer kept Tulsa in the game with three successful field goals. However, Tulane managed to seal the game with a critical 30-yard field goal by Valentino Ambrosio in the fourth quarter, ensuring a narrow victory.

Key Plays:

Makhi Hughes (Tulane Green Wave)

Rushed for 1-yard touchdown, putting Tulane on the board first at 7-0.

Michael Pratt (Tulane Green Wave)

Passed to Alex Bauman for a 39-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 14-0.

Kirk Francis (Tulsa Golden Hurricane)

Passed to Kamdyn Benjamin for an 8-yard touchdown, reducing the deficit to 14-7.

Chase Meyer (Tulsa Golden Hurricane)

Kicked a 37-yard field goal, bringing the score to 14-10.

Shedro Louis (Tulane Green Wave)

Returned kickoff for 100-yard touchdown, making the score 21-10.

Chase Meyer (Tulsa Golden Hurricane)

Kicked a 30-yard field goal, narrowing the score to 21-13.

Chase Meyer (Tulsa Golden Hurricane)

Kicked a 47-yard field goal, bringing the score closer at 21-16.

Valentino Ambrosio (Tulane Green Wave)

Kicked a 30-yard field goal to extend Tulane's lead to 24-16.

Braylon Braxton (Tulsa Golden Hurricane)

Passed to Kamdyn Benjamin for a 4-yard touchdown, reducing the deficit to 24-22. Failed on the two-point conversion.

Standout Players:

Michael Pratt (Tulane Green Wave, QB)
Completed 16 of 29 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown, also contributing with a few key rushing yards.
Makhi Hughes (Tulane Green Wave, RB)
Rushed 19 times for 131 yards and a touchdown, playing a key role in Tulane's early lead.
Shedro Louis (Tulane Green Wave, RB)
Returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to impact the third quarter significantly.
Kirk Francis (Tulsa Golden Hurricane, QB)
Threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, keeping Tulsa competitive throughout the game.
Chase Meyer (Tulsa Golden Hurricane, K)
Made all three field goal attempts, including the crucial 47-yard kick in the fourth quarter.
Kamdyn Benjamin (Tulsa Golden Hurricane, WR)
Caught eight passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, including crucial plays in the second half.

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane

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Tulane Green Wave

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