Tulane basketball wins season opener in double overtime against UT Martin

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Tulane basketball wins season opener in double overtime against UT Martin
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Tulane Green Wave men's basketball opened its season with a thrilling 100-98 double-overtime victory over UT Martin on November 3. Krystian Lewis scored 40 points, the first Tulane player to achieve that milestone since 1974. The game was highly competitive, with Tulane overcoming a late deficit to tie the game at 80 and force overtime. Lewis dominated in double overtime, scoring all nine of Tulane's points during that stretch to secure the win. The Green Wave will host Jackson State next, with a scheduled tip-off at 6:30 p.m. CT on November 5.

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  • •Tulane scores 100 points in season opener
  • •Krystian Lewis records 40 points and 7 rebounds
  • •Game featured multiple lead changes
  • •Tulane ties game at 80 to force overtime
  • •Next game is against Jackson State on November 5
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The Green Wave took down UT Martin by a score of 100-98 behind Krystian Lewis' 40 points.

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