NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — Tulane dominated Delaware State 76-44 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave used a decisive second quarter, outscoring the Hornets 29-2, to build an insurmountable 48-8 halftime lead. Delaware State’s Nevaeh Reaves scored a game-high 18 points in the loss. Tulane’s Amira Mabry neared a triple-double with eight points, 11 rebounds and two assists. The Hornets, who shot just 6.3 percent from the floor in the first half, fell to 3-10 overall. Tulane improved to 5-6. Attendance was 691.

NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — The Tulane women’s basketball team used a dominant first half to secure a 76-44 victory over Delaware State on Saturday at Devlin Fieldhouse, snapping a two-game skid and improving to 5-6 on the season. The Green Wave seized control early, closing the first quarter on a 17-2 run to lead 19-6. The onslaught continued in the second period, where Tulane outscored the Hornets 29-2, fueled by a stifling defense that held Delaware State without a field goal for nearly 13 minutes of game time spanning the first and second quarters. The Hornets missed 18 consecutive shots during that stretch, a drought finally broken by a Liliana Harrison layup with 1:40 remaining in the half. By then, Tulane had built an insurmountable 48-8 advantage. The most important part of the game was undoubtedly Tulane’s overwhelming second-quarter performance, which transformed a competitive opening minutes into a decisive blowout. After Delaware State’s Aniyah Jones scored to make it 8-6 with 8:09 left in the first, the Hornets’ offense completely collapsed. Tulane’s defense, anchored by 6-foot-2 center Dyllan Hanna’s five blocks, consistently altered shots at the rim, while the Green Wave capitalized on the other end. The 29-2 quarter featured balanced scoring and a relentless transition game, effectively deciding the contest long before halftime. Delaware State, which fell to 3-10, showed resilience after the break, outscoring Tulane 19-13 in the third quarter behind a surge from guard Nevaeh Reaves. The freshman from Aaron, Georgia, scored 15 of her game-high 18 points in the second half, including four three-pointers. Tulane’s offense, however, had more than enough firepower to maintain a comfortable margin, never letting the lead dip below 28 points in the final period. Tulane’s victory was a product of efficient offense and imposing defense. The Green Wave shot 51 percent from the field and connected on 9 of 24 three-point attempts. They also converted 17 of 23 free throws and outscored Delaware State 30-18 in the paint. Defensively, Tulane’s 10 blocks and seven steals contributed to 18 Hornet turnovers, which the Green Wave converted into 25 points. Amira Mabry, a 6-foot forward from Converse, Texas, led Tulane with a near double-double of eight points and 11 rebounds. Guard Kendall Sneed of China, Texas, filled the stat sheet with seven points, five rebounds, four assists and a block. The Green Wave also received 12-point performances from both Mecailin Marshall and Kayla Hampton, with Hampton hitting four three-pointers off the bench. Hanna finished with eight points, seven rebounds and five blocks. For Delaware State, Reaves’ 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including 5-of-13 from beyond the arc, provided a bright spot. Toni Smith added six points and three rebounds off the bench. The Hornets struggled mightily from the field overall, shooting just 28 percent. They were hampered by a 2-for-14 performance in the second quarter and finished 5 of 17 from three-point range and 7 of 14 from the free throw line. The game was played before an announced crowd of 691. Tulane entered as a heavy favorite, with statistical models giving the Green Wave a 99.4 percent probability to win. The result followed recent trends for both teams; Delaware State has now lost five straight, while Tulane rebounded from a 29-point road loss to Alabama earlier in the week. Tulane will look to build momentum when it hosts Detroit on Sunday. Delaware State, continuing a lengthy road trip, faces Mercer on Sunday in a neutral-site game also in New Orleans.

Preview: Delaware State Hornets at Tulane Green Wave NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum before the holiday break will meet Saturday when the Tulane Green Wave host the Delaware State Hornets in a nonconference women’s basketball game at Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane (4-6) enters on a two-game skid, including a 52-81 loss at Alabama on Wednesday. The Green Wave have shown offensive flashes, however, scoring 95 points in a win over New Orleans on Dec. 14. They will look to leverage their home court, where they are 3-2 this season. Delaware State (3-9) aims to snap a five-game losing streak, most recently falling 46-60 at Georgetown on Dec. 13. The Hornets have struggled offensively during the slide, failing to reach 50 points in four of those losses and averaging just 43.4 points per game over that stretch. A key matchup will feature the teams’ leading scorers. For Tulane, guard Amira Mabry has been a consistent force, averaging 12.8 points over her last five games, including a 17-point performance against New Orleans. Delaware State will rely on guard Jermesha Frierson, who is coming off an 18-point effort at Georgetown and leads the Hornets’ attack. Frierson averages 12.3 points per game over her last six contests. Tulane’s schedule has featured stiff competition, with losses to Power Five opponents Alabama, LSU and Missouri. Delaware State has also faced a challenging road slate, with defeats at Maryland, UCF and Old Dominion. This contest represents a final tune-up before both teams dive into their conference schedules in January. For Tulane, it’s a chance to build confidence before American Athletic Conference play begins. For Delaware State, it’s an opportunity to find a winning formula ahead of its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Dec. 20, in New Orleans. Tulane holds a 4-6 all-time record against Delaware State, with the teams last meeting in 2019.