Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (02/25/2026) — The Tulane Green Wave offense erupted for a 12-run sixth inning, powering a decisive 15-2 victory over the South Alabama Jaguars on the road at Stanky Field on Wednesday night. The Green Wave rode a dominant performance from infielder Nate Johnson and a pitching staff that carried a combined no-hitter into the final frame of the run-rule shortened game.
How It Happened
Tulane methodically built an early lead, pushing across a run in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Jason Wachs and another in the second on an RBI single from Johnson to make it 2-0. Johnson struck again in the fourth, lacing a triple to right field that extended the Green Wave's advantage to 3-0.
The game remained within reach for the Jaguars until the top of the sixth inning, when Tulane's offense exploded in a game-breaking 12-run frame. The onslaught was highlighted by a three-run home run from Johnson, a bases-clearing single from Wachs that drove in three more, and a grand slam by James Agabedis that capped the scoring and pushed the lead to an insurmountable 15-0.
Turning Point
The definitive turning point was the sixth inning, transforming a competitive contest into a blowout. Johnson’s three-run homer was the initial blow that broke the game open, and the Green Wave never looked back. The rally featured timely hitting and capitalized on every opportunity, with Wachs, Tanner Chun, and Agabedis all delivering key run-scoring hits that put the game well out of reach for South Alabama.
Star of the Game
Nate Johnson was the undisputed star of the night for the Tulane Green Wave. The infielder was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, driving in a game-high six runs. His performance included a single, a triple, and a pivotal three-run home run in the sixth inning. Johnson also scored two runs and was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in another run, factoring heavily into Tulane's offensive outburst.
What It Means
For the Tulane Green Wave, the commanding road win improves their record to 6-3 and provides significant momentum. The offensive explosion, coupled with a near no-hitter, showcases their potential on both sides of the ball as they head into their next series. The South Alabama Jaguars, also now 6-3, will look to regroup from the lopsided loss. Despite the final score, the Jaguars broke up the no-hitter in the seventh inning with a two-out, two-run single from Nate Richardson, a small but important moment of resilience for the home team to build on.