The Green Wave's season came to a sudden halt on Saturday night as Tulane fell to Rice 10-6, a loss that also marked the end of a twelve‑year run of postseason appearances.
For a program that had become synonymous with consistent playoff berths, the defeat was a stark reminder of how quickly momentum can evaporate in college baseball.
A pitching misstep
Starter Sam Larson gave up four runs in the second inning, and the early deficit proved difficult to overcome.
Rice answered each of the next four innings with runs of its own, extending the lead and forcing Tulane into a catch‑up mode that never materialized.
Despite out‑hitting the Owls 11‑9, Tulane left ten runners on base, a costly inefficiency that highlighted the team's offensive struggles.
The final score left the Green Wave with a 25‑29 record, a modest improvement over the previous year but insufficient to revive their postseason hopes.