The Green Wave handled the Mountaineers with ease throughout the entire first half, bursting out of the gate with a 10-0 run. Appalachian State never came within more than 8, and the Wave ran to establish a wide 28-point margin by half, marking the best start of Tulane's season thus far.
Sophomore forward Dylan Osetkowski has emerged as a dominating force in the post, contributing largely to the Wave's tremendous first half performance. Osetkowski recorded 16 rebounds and 10 points in just 29 minutes on the court, securing his third double-double in the past four games.
"I think Dylan did a great job, clearly, of finishing possessions with a defensive rebound and we were able to get the outlet," head coach Ed Conroy said.