ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Green Wave Defeat Louisiana-Lafayette 41-33
Makhi Hughes tore up the turf for 166 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Green Wave to a 41-33 win over the Ragin' Cajuns at Cajun Field.
Tulane was a favorite by -1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 53.5.
Makhi Hughes rushed for 166 yards, while Trey Cornist added 39 yards in the win. Reggie Brown and Mario Williams added 33 and 24 receiving yards respectively.
Elijah Davis rushed for 103 yards for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Ben Wooldridge added 37 yards. Ben Wooldridge threw for 238 yards for the Ragin' Cajuns, while receivers Terrance Carter and Lance LeGendre had 79 and 57 yards respectively.
Tulane was outgained by Louisiana-Lafayette 421-355 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-18 by the Ragin' Cajuns.
Tulane led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:57-26:03 split in that important category.
Tulane looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against USF. Louisiana-Lafayette will aim to get back on the winning track at Wake Forest.