While Tulane was able to gain 240 yards on the ground, Navy’s superior performance in the fourth quarter allowed them to edge out the Wave.
After a slow, scoreless first quarter, the Midshipmen (3-0 AAC) broke the tie with a 6-yard touchdown run on a 16-play drive. The Wave was unfazed, however, and responded with a touchdown on its subsequent drive to tie the game at 7-7.
In the second half, Navy jumped back on top with a 4-yard rushing touchdown by senior Shawn White. Kicker Bennett Moehring missed the subsequent extra point, giving the Midshipmen a 13-7 lead.