Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah - Source: Imagn
Tulane Green Wave extends their winning run to six games after making easy out of the Charlotte 49ers on Thursday. The game played at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the Green Wave scoring in bunches each quarter while the 49ers struggled to reach the end zone even once.
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The 34-3 win helped Tulane improve to 7-2 overall and 5-0 in the AAC conference as the team extended their conference dominance, registering the 15th straight victory in regular season games, which is also the longest active streak in the nation.
Tulane dominated Charlotte, winning 34-3 with a strong combination of offense and defense.
1st Quarter:
Tulane opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal by Jacob Barnes after a long 20-play drive.
Score: Tulane 3, Charlotte 0.
2nd Quarter:
Tulane extended their lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Makhi Hughes, capping a 76-yard drive. PAT was good.
Score: Tulane 10, Charlotte 0.
Charlotte responded as time expired with a 29-yard field goal by Stephen Rusnak.
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Halftime Score: Tulane 10, Charlotte 3.
3rd Quarter:
Tulane added a 34-yard field goal by Barnes to go up by ten.
Score: Tulane 13, Charlotte 3.
Shortly after, Micah Robinson intercepted a pass and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown. PAT was good.
Score: Tulane 20, Charlotte 3.
4th Quarter:
Tulane continued their scoring with another 1-yard touchdown run by Hughes.
Score: Tulane 27, Charlotte 3.
Tulane sealed the victory with a late 5-yard touchdown run by Shaadie Clayton-Johnson.
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Final Score: Tulane 34, Charlotte 3.
Key Takeaways:
Tulane’s offense controlled the clock, highlighted by extended scoring drives.
Tulane’s defense played a crucial role, including a pick-six by Micah Robinson.
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