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Green Wave Down Tulsa 24-22 - Match Report
Makhi Hughes tore up the turf for 131 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Green Wave to a 24-22 win over the Golden Hurricane at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Green Wave were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -25.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 53.0.
Makhi Hughes rushed for 131 yards, while Shedro Louis added 26 yards in the win. Bryce Bohanon and Alex Bauman added 57 and 52 receiving yards respectively.
Anthony Watkins rushed for 76 yards for Tulsa, while Jordan Ford added 31 yards. Braylon Braxton threw for 3 yards for the Golden Hurricane, while receivers Kamdyn Benjamin and Carl Chester had 157 and 132 yards respectively.
Tulane was outgained by Tulsa 477-357 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-17 by the Golden Hurricane.
The time of possession battle favored Tulane as their offense was on the field for 30:31, longer than the 29:29 of their opponents.
Tulane looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Florida Atlantic. Tulsa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. North Texas.