After taking a three-point halftime lead, the Tulane offense went into hibernation in the second half as Cincinnati spoiled homecoming with a 17-16 American Athletic Conference victory before 20,798 at Yulman Stadium Saturday.
The Tulane defense struggled to start the second half as Cincinnati regained the lead with a 10-play, 72-yard drive capped by a 5-yard Mike Boone touchdown run. The Bearcats overcame three penalties and used a 33-yard Thomas Geddis catch to set up the scoring run.
Tulane was outgained 162 to 16 in the third quarter as the Wave ran just eight offensive plays in the third quarter, but a missed 41-yard field goal gave Tulane life in the final period.