| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Tulane | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
Midshipmen defeat Green Wave 21-16
NEW ORLEANS - Navy pulls the upset in a tight contest at Tulane. The Green Wave showcased a potent aerial attack (over 300 yards) but it was Navy's passing that won the game.
Senior quarterback, Eric Nelson (Morgantown, WV), excellent all season rushing the football, showed that he could throw the ball aswell. He connected on 3 touchdown passes to lift the Midshipmen.
Next week: Navy hosts rival, Air Force
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Navy | Tulane |
| First Downs | 16 | 16 |
| Total Offense | 339 | 371 |
| Rushes-YDS | 47-248 | 14-57 |
| Passing YDS | 91 | 314 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 433 | 495 |
| T.O.P. | 20:06 | 11:54 |