Tulane at UTEP

The Green Wave are coming together as a team and are now on a five game streak, and 12-3 over their last 15. Keep in mind this team is 3-0 vs the rugged SEC, and took down Tulsa on the road. The Green Wave are allowing just 39% and built similar to UCONN, as they funnel guards into the paint to get shots rejected. The Wave has shot rejection mentality, as they have swatted away 120 already this season, with five players recording double-digit blocks, and they are top 30 defending the three-ball as well. The Miners not the best shooting team in the country, at 43% and 31% from deep, may have trouble putting up points here. The bigger problem for Miners is keeping 6-9 glass eater Victor Ramalho on the floor, as he has fouled out in six contests over the last six weeks. Think the Green Wave could sneak a win here, so we will grab the points.