Privateers Swept at Nicholls

For the third day in a row New Orleans (11-29, 2-19) attempted a late inning rally but fell just short, losing 4-3 at Southland-leading Nicholls (25-20, 15-6.)

In the first two games UNO got the tying or go-ahead runs to the plate in the final couple of innings. Today, they got the tying run to third base in the ninth but a strikeout ended the rally. A base-running error earlier in the inning proved to be a major factor in the rally falling short as well.

Reese Kanter had three hits in the loss. Alex Smith allowed three runs in the first inning, but settled in and pitched well in a seven inning outing.

The Privateers return to action next weekend when they host the McNeese State Cowboys at Maestri Field.

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Nicholls Takes Game Two

New Orleans (11-28, 2-18) again fell to Southland co-leading Nicholls (24-20, 14-6) in game two on Saturday afternoon. The final score from Maestri Field was 8-5.

Again, a questionable umpiring decision (by the same guy who ejected Daniel Martinez in game one of the series) played a key role in the game. On a very obvious force out at second base on a bunt attempt, the ump ruled the Nicholls runner safe. The call sparked a three-run inning which gave the Colonels the lead. After another disputed call on a foul tip resulted in another Nicholls run, Privateers Head Coach Ron Maestri was ejected from Maestri Field. There's just something not right with that!

Reese Kanter homered in the first inning for New Orleans. The Privateers attempted a pair of rallies in the 8th and 9th innings, but again couldn't get that last big hit.

Game three of the split series is Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm, back in Thibodaux at Didier Field. Alex Smith is expected to start for New Orleans.

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Privateers Fall in Thibodaux

New Orleans (11-27, 2-17) fell 7-4 in game one of a three game split series against Southland co-leader Nicholls (23-20, 13-6.)

The game featured a couple dust-ups between the long time local rivals turned new conference rivals. Daniel Martinez was ejected after hitting the lead-off batter in the third inning despite no warnings or any obvious evidence of hostilities. In the 9th inning, the Privateers loaded the bases on two hit batters and a walk. After both hit batters, UNO coaches complained looking for an ejection of the Nicholls pitcher. At one point, Colonels Head Coach Seth Thidodeaux and the Privateers Third Base Coach got into a heated verbal altercation.

Game two of the series shifts to the Lakefront, as the Privateers will host the Colonels at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Maestri Field.

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UNO Knocks Off Loyola, 4-1

Mitchell Cohen

The Privateers (11-26) took a break from the Division I grind on Wednesday night, knocking off NAIA Loyola 4-1 at Maestri Field to end a six-game losing streak. Brian Dixon had three hits for New Orleans, and Mitchell Cohen pitched four scoreless, hitless innings in relief to notch the win.

UNO will return to Southland action for a split weekend series against Nicholls, heading to Thibodaux on Friday and Sunday and hosting the Colonels on Saturday afternoon.

SLU Edges UNO for sweep

SLU's Godbold homered in the 3rd

Southeastern Louisiana completed a three-game sweep over New Orleans (10-26, 2-16) by a 5-3 score at Maestri Field. Andrew Godbold blasted a three-run homer in the 3rd for SLU, his second of the series.

Nick Morgan led the way for UNO with three hits and an RBI. Hezekiah Randolph also knocked in a run for the Privateers on a play where Reese Kanter plowed into Lions catcher Sam Roberson and was ejected. The play in question can be seen here:

Privateers Lose at SLU, 2-1

The Privateers (10-25, 2-15) dropped a pitchers' duel at Southeastern Louisiana by a 2-1 score on Friday night. New Orleans' Nick Halliday and SLU's Andro Cutura both pitched complete games, but Cutura outdueled Halliday, allowing only one unearned run.

The Lions will go for the sweep over UNO tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Maestri Field.

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Lions Blast UNO, 10-3

New Orleans (10-24, 2-14) jumped out to another 3-0 lead at rainy Maestri Field before surrendering 10 unanswered runs en route to a 10-3 loss to Southeastern Louisiana.

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The Southland Conference series continues tomorrow night in Hammond. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

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Lamar Completes Sweep of UNO

The Privateers (10-23, 2-13) were beaten 10-4 by Lamar in the final game of a three-game set in Beaumont.

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Privateers Stun ULL

The New Orleans Privateers defeated the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns 8-7 at Tigue Moore Field in Lafayette. The Cajuns (30-4) are currently ranked #1 by Collegiate Baseball and are in the top ten of every major poll used nationally.

New Orleans scored five runs in the top of the fourth, but saw the Cajuns immediately tie the game at five in the bottom half. In the seventh, UNO broke through for three runs two of which scored on a triple by Jonathan Coco.

Leading 8-6 in the bottom of the ninth, the Cajuns led off with a single and a double putting the tying runs in scoring position with no outs. Darron McKigney came in from the bullpen and retired the next three Cajuns, stranding the tying run on third base.

Reese Kanter went 4-for-5 scoring two runs and driving in one. Jonathan Santana and Coco both drove in a pair. On the mound, McKigney, Daniel Martinez, and Seth Laigast all provided some key relief appearances behind starter Ray Winter.

The Privateers return to Southland play this weekend with a three game series in Beaumont against Lamar.

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UNO Splits DH at Incarnate Word

The Privateers (9-20, 2-10) split a Saturday Southland doubleheader at Incarnate Word, dropping game one 6-1 and winning game two 10-6.

New Orleans trailed the second game 6-0 before scoring 10 unanswered. Hezekiah Randolph blasted his fourth homer of the season for UNO in that game, and Darron McKigney threw 7 1/3 innings of shutout relief to collect the win.

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Privateers Shutout in Opener at UIW

Sophomore Geno Encina pitched a complete game shutout to lead The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals (8-19, 2-2 SLC) to a 3-0 victory over the New Orleans Privateers (8-19, 1-9) on Friday night in San Antonio.

Encina allowed just five hits and two walks while striking out seven Privateers. Alex Smith started for the Privateers and allowed three runs (just one earned) in six innings of work. Reese Kanter recorded two of the five UNO hits in the game.

The three game Southland series will wrap up on Saturday when the Privateers and Cardinals play a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 p.m. Nick Halliday and Hunter Medine are the scheduled starting pitchers for the Privateers.

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USM Outslugs Privateers

After scoring only four runs in their three-game series over the weekend against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Privateers (8-18) unleashed a 13-hit, seven-run outing against USM on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, they allowed nine runs in a 9-7 defeat at Maestri Field.

Samuel Capielano maintained his team-leading average with a two-hit, three-RBI performance to lead the New Orleans attack.

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