Tulane Men and Women Open Basketball Seasons with Consecutive Wins

Tulane men's basketball started their season strong with an 85-72 victory over Samford, highlighted by career-best performances from Asher Woods, who scored 24 points, and Curtis Williams, who added 22 points and six rebounds. The Green Wave's effective defense contributed to a 24-5 advantage in points off turnovers, securing their seventh consecutive season-opening win. On the women's side, Tulane also won their season opener against Campbell University 74-72 thanks to a last-second put-back basket by graduate transfer Weaver, marking the team's 19th win in their last 20 season openers. The women's team showcased strong defense and efficient shooting, overcoming a rebounding deficit to outscore Campbell in the paint and points off turnovers. Additionally, Tulane sailing dominated the Baldwin Wood regatta, claiming the top five spots and securing a second consecutive home regatta win, with several sailors set to compete in upcoming national championships. These successes reflect Tulane's robust athletic programs across multiple sports early in the 2025 season.