UNO Wins Final Non-Conference Tune-Up

Christavious Gill

The Privateers head into conference play next week at 4-7 after thumping Blue Mountain College 94-61 on Tuesday night at Lakefront Arena.

New Orleans had four scorers in double figures, led by Christavious Gill with 22. Erik Thomas added 16, Tevin Broyles 14, and Michael Zeno 12 for the victors.

UNO opens Southland Conference play at Lamar on Monday night.

Privateers Lose Close One at Cajundome

Nate Frye: 16 points, 7 assists

The Privateers (3-7) finally returned to the Cajundome in Lafayette to face former Sun Belt rival ULL, falling 79-69. The game was back-and-forth most of the way, and New Orleans held a 67-64 lead with just under six minutes left. However, the UNO offense dried up at that point, going the final 6:47 of the game without a field goal.

Christavious Gill led UNO with 17 points, with Nate Frye adding 16 and Erik Thomas 15. Frye also dished 7 assists. Cajuns standout Shawn Long did not play the first half but had 13 points and 8 boards in the second to boost ULL.

The Privateers have one final non-conference tuneup against sub-D1 opponent Blue Mountain College on December 29 at Lakefront Arena before beginning Southland Conference play the following week.

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Privateers Fall at UMass in OT

In a rematch of the 1991 Great Alaska Shootout final between then-relatively-unknown coaches Tim Floyd and John Calipari, the Privateers took UMass to overtime but ultimately lost, 103-95. It was the best outing of JUCO transfer Erik Thomas' young UNO career, as he posted a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double.

Kevin Hill missed a would-be game winning jumper at the close of regulation.

Six Privateers scored in double digits, led by Thomas. Freshman Cameron Reed had 15, Hill and Christavious Gill added 14, Nate Frye 11, and Tevin Broyles 10.

New Orleans will head to the Cajundome to take on UL Lafayette on Monday evening to complete its non-conference road schedule.

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Gill Helps UNO Avoid Upset

Christavious Gill had
a career-high 28

The Privateers (3-5) needed a career-high 28 points from Christavious Gill to avoid an upset at the hands of Williams Baptist, winning 83-66 on the lakefront Saturday night. UNO trailed by as many as 9 in the first half before taking a 31-27 halftime lead and pulling away late.

Erik Thomas had 16 points, and Nate Frye added 13 for the victors.

New Orleans next travels to UMass on Wednesday night to face the Atlantic 10's Minutemen.

Ball State Pulls Away Late in Win

Ball State opened up a two-point halftime lead and pulled away late, besting the Privateers in a non-conference contest on Saturday afternoon in Indiana.

New Orleans shot just 35% after shooting 33% earlier in the week at Tulane. After a scoreless first half, Christavious Gill shot just 4-for-10 but was UNO's only double-digit scorer with 12 points. Travin Thibodeaux led the Bucs with 7 rebounds to go along with 8 points.

UNO returns home to Lakefront Arena next Saturday for a tune-up against Williams Baptist before returning to Division I competition.

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UNO Falls Just Short at Tulane

Christavious Gill

After an incredible basket-steal-trey sequence by Christavious Gill put the Privateers up 62-61, Tulane's Dylan Osetkowski got free for a layup to put the Green Wave back ahead, and Tulane held on for a 64-62 win at not-Fogelman on Wednesday evening.

New Orleans' Cameron Reed got a decent look from three on the final possession but missed.

Gill led UNO with 15 points.  Erik Thomas had 11 rebounds.

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UNO Gets Loss, Paycheck in Evanston

Guard Nate Frye

The Privateers (2-3) took a beating in their guarantee game at Northwestern of the Big 10, falling 90-63 on Saturday evening. New Orleans was overwhelmed by the Wildcats' size and shooting touch, and in a first half reminiscent of the one UNO played at Duquesne earlier in the season, they trailed 48-25 at the break.

Nate Frye led the Bucs with 14 points, and freshman Cameron Reed added 13.

UNO will next take on Tulane in another ESPN3 appearance on Wednesday Night at not-Fogelman Gym.

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Privateers Play in Peoria, Win

For the second straight season, New Orleans defeated a Missouri Valley Conference opponent on the road, downing Bradley in Peoria 64-51. The Privateers were in control early and held a steady lead throughout the game, as the Braves got no closer than five points early in the second half.

Last season, the Privateers bested the MVC's Southern Illinois Salukis.

Christavious Gill and Nate Frye had 13 each for UNO. New Orleans won despite shooting just 38% from the field and 56% from the line, largely due to holding the Braves to an anemic 32% and 11% from three-point range.

The Privateers will stay in the midwest and take on Northwestern out of the Big 10 on Saturday night.

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Privateers Coast in Home Opener

Junior forward Erik Thomas

In the latest of too many matchups against Pensacola Christian College, the Privateers jumped out to a 26-9 lead over the non-Division I opponent and never looked back, cruising to an easy 94-57 win in Thursday night's home opener at Lakefront Arena.

Newcomers Erik Thomas and Cameron Reed led New Orleans in scoring. Each had 17. Veteran Nate Frye added 16.

UNO next faces Bradley in a road contest televised next Wednesday on ESPN3.

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Big First Half Lifts Duquesne

The Dukes of Duquesne used a big first half to run away from the Privateers en route to a 95-75 victory on Monday night in Pittsburgh.

Duquesne jumped out to a 54-27 halftime lead, and though they lost the second half, coasted to a comfortable win. New Orleans was paced by sophomore Michael Zeno with a breakout 23-point performance. Christavious Gill added 17.

UNO opens its home schedule at Lakefront Arena on Thursday night against Pensacola Christian College.

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UNO Opens With Loss at Bowling Green

Christavious Gill

The Privateers fell behind 14-2 early and could never catch back up. Although they got back into the game later in the first half, they were blitzed in the second, falling behind by as many as 24 and eventually falling by a 79-61 count.

Junior Christavious Gill led New Orleans with 21 points, and Kevin Hill paced the Bucs with 13 rebounds.

UNO will quickly turn around and travel to Duquesne of the Atlantic 10 for a Monday night road game.

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PI Podcast #24: 2015-16 Hoops Preview

After achieving the school's first conference tournament victory since 2008, Coach Mark Slessinger's Privateers enter 2015-16 looking to build on that success.  We discuss the mostly stable youthful-turned-veteran roster and the schedule for the upcoming year.

New Orleans opens the season this Saturday afternoon at Bowling Green.

To listen, go to our Podcast page or get the direct download here.

Dean Named Baseball Head Coach

Blake Dean, with just two years of experience as an assistant coach, will take the reigns of the UNO baseball program.  The 27-year-old former LSU Tiger first baseman will be named Privateer head coach today.

Dean was a paid assistant for the Privateers in 2015 and a volunteer assistant in 2014.

Dean replaces the retiring Ron Maestri, who led 11-38 and 14-40 campaigns for those two seasons.

Abilene Sweeps Privateers

In a series that concluded with a Ron Maestri tirade and ejection, the Privateers (14-33, 3-21) fell for the third time this weekend to Abilene Christian at Maestri Field.

In the series' first two games, UNO lost 8-6 on Friday night after building a 6-2 advantage and squandering it in a five-run seventh inning.  On Saturday, New Orleans fell 7-3 despite getting 13 strikeouts from starter Kevin Kelleher.

In Sunday's game, ACU used a six-hit barrage in the fifth inning, aided by three Privateer errors, to score seven runs and blow open a close game. During the frame, coach Ron Maestri was tossed arguing that ACU's Marcelle Carter ran inside the baseline, causing UNO's third error of the inning on a wild throw.

There are no midweek games this week; the Privateers return to action at Nicholls on Friday evening.

Lamar Blasts UNO in Sweep

The Lamar Cardinals swept the injury-plagued Privateers (8-15, 2-7) on Friday and Saturday at Maestri Field.

After winning the first game 8-1, the Cardinals hung on in the first game of Saturday's twin bill 5-4. UNO's Dane Landry lifted a home run over the right field fence in the bottom of the ninth to cut the lead to one, but New Orleans could come no closer.  The second game of the doubleheader was not close, as UNO was mercy-ruled by a massive 17-2 score

The Privateers next take on NAIA Loyola at Maestri Field on Tuesday night.

USM Nips UNO in Extra Innings

Jonathan Coco drove in two
runs for the Privateers

Southern Miss avenged an earlier home loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, edging the Privateers (8-12) in 11 innings at Maestri Field, 6-5.

USM scored two runs in the 10th inning, but UNO came back with two of their own in the bottom of the frame.  But in the next inning, Privateer reliever Hunter Medine (0-2) surrendered two hits, and Nick Halliday gave up a sac fly off the bat of Breck Kline that brought home the Golden Eagles' eventual winning run.

New Orleans returns to conference play this Friday night at Maestri Field against the Lamar Cardinals.

Privateers Win First SLC Series

The Privateers (8-11, 2-4) won their first baseball conference series since joining the league in 2013-14, taking two games out of three from Stephen F. Austin at Maestri Field over the weekend.

On Friday night, New Orleans rallied from a 2-0 deficit, pulling out a three-run eighth for the 3-2 victory. Pitching in relief of an unusually wild (6 walks) but still somewhat effective Shawn Semple, Seth Laigast and Darron McKigney were each very effective, keeping the game in range for the late comeback.

On Saturday, SFA's Dillon Mangham, who entered the game with a 7.71 ERA, tossed a complete game four-hit shutout, baffling a Privateer team that made little solid contact throughout the afternoon.

On Sunday, entering the sixth inning, New Orleans had accumulated only five runs in 23 innings against a suspect Lumberjack pitching staff. They beat that total in the sixth inning alone, turning a 3-2 deficit into an 8-3 lead that held up for the remainder of the game. After SFA scored three runs in the top of the first, Jordan Priddle relieved Daniel Martinez for UNO and threw six masterful shutout innings to earn the victory.

UNO Eliminated by TAMU-CC, 61-58

Thibodeaux made an impact
for the Privateers in Katy

With a third loss to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in the 2014-15 season, the Privateers were eliminated from the Southland Conference tournament on Thursday, 61-58. New Orleans concluded the season with an 11-18 record.

Nate Frye was the only Privateer in double-digits with 20 points. Travin Thibodeaux had 12 rebounds after a career-high 15 points the previous evening against Nicholls.

The Privateers had a four-point overtime loss and a two-point loss to the Islanders in the regular season.

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UNO Advances in SLC Tournament

Kevin Brown's sharp shooting
led the way for the Privateers

Playing in its first Division I postseason game since 2010, the Privateers knocked out the Nicholls Colonels, 82-73, in the first round of the Southland tournament in Katy, Texas.

New Orleans lost both games to the Colonels in the regular season, but won when it counted most behind senior Kevin Brown's 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting. UNO trailed 42-39 at the half but rallied and maintained a close lead for much of the second half before pulling away late, despite Nicholls' 12 three-pointers.

Next up for UNO will be Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 7:30 Thursday evening. The Islanders also beat the Privateers twice in the regular season.

McNeese State outlasted Southeastern Louisiana in overtime in the first game of the tournament, and they will take on Northwestern State before UNO's game on Thursday.

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PI Podcast #23: Tourney Preview + More

We lead off with a brief discussion of the suddenly interesting UNO women's basketball program, which improbably won six of its final nine contests of 2014-15 after six wins in the previous four seasons combined.

Following that is a preview of the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament. The Privateers' Wednesday night first round matchup with Nicholls is dissected, as well as the rest of the draw should they advance.

At the 25:50 mark, we summarize the baseball team through the first 16 games and evaluate their chances in the Southland after getting swept on opening weekend at Sam Houston.

UNO Falls at NW State, is #7 Seed

Brown had 19 for UNO

The Privateers completed their regular season at 10-17 and 6-12 in the Southland, falling in the finale at Northwestern State, 88-78.  Senior Kevin Brown led New Orleans with 19 points. Kevin Hill and Terrance Syon each posted double-doubles, Hill with 12/11 and Syon with 11/12.

UNO is the seventh seed in the Southland Conference Tournament, beginning Wednesday in Katy, Texas. The Privateers will tip off at 7:30 p.m. They will play Nicholls.

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Privateers Swept at SHSU

Preston Marsh knocked in
the day's only runs for UNO

The Privateers (6-10, 0-3) were blown out 11-0 in game one of Saturday's doubleheader, then rallied to tie the nightcap at 2-2 in the ninth inning before falling in the tenth, 3-2.

Preston Marsh's 2-RBI single tied the contest in the top of the ninth, but Mitchell Alexander grounded into a double play with two runners on to end the rally, and the Privateers would surrender the winning run an inning later.

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SHSU Crushes Privateers in Opener

The Privateers (6-8, 0-1) started their Southland Conference schedule with a thud Friday night, dropping a 12-4 decision at Sam Houston State.

Travis Lee, Trevor Winne, and Dylan Ebbs combined to go 7-for-7 with 9 RBIs for the Bearkats, and Spence Rahm went 3-for-5. Alex Smith surrendered nine runs and took the loss, though only two of those runs were earned. New Orleans committed four errors.

Ryan Calloway, Jay Robinson, and Chaz Boyer had two hits apiece for UNO, who will play Sam Houston in a doubleheader Saturday in anticipation of inclement weather on Sunday.

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UNO Finishes Sweep of SLU, Barely

Nate Frye had a career high

The Privateers (10-16, 6-11) completed their home schedule on Thursday night with a 85-79 triumph over Southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans trailed by two in the first half before ripping off a 13-0 run and building the lead to 23 in the second half.

The Lions rallied late with a 29-8 run of their own to cut the lead back to two, but they ran out of time. Cedric Jenkins led SLU with a whopping 39 points.

UNO was led by Nate Frye, who hit six three-pointers and notched a career high with 24 points. Kevin Hill added 15.

Privateers Maul Sacred Heart, 13-1

OF Ryan Calloway

With the opening of Southland Conference play looming on Friday, the Privateers (6-7) poured it on Sacred Heart on Tuesday night at Maestri Field, 13-1. New Orleans was propelled by 17 hits, led by Ryan Calloway's 4-for-5 night.

Hezekiah Randolph went 3-for-3, and Chaz Boyer 3-for-4. Boyer put an exclamation mark on the evening with a grand slam pulled hard down the right field line in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Next up for UNO is a road weekend series at Sam Houston State beginning on Friday.

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Nicholls Bests UNO in Overtime

Terrance Syon's double-double
wasn't enough for UNO on Monday

The Privateers (9-16, 5-11) rallied to force overtime, but back-to-back Sam McBeath threes to open the extra frame buried New Orleans, who fell 89-79 to the Colonels at Lakefront Arena.  T.J. Carpenter had a huge 28-point effort for Nicholls.

Christavious Gill led UNO with 25 points, and Nate Frye added 16. Terrance Syon had 15 points and 16 rebounds in the losing effort.

New Orleans concludes its home schedule on Thursday night against Southeastern Louisiana.

UNO Salvages One Vs. Blue Raiders

Sam Carriere (foreground) and Hezekiah
Randolph (background) were two of five
Privateers with two hits on Sunday

The Privateers (5-7) secured one win in five tough games this week, blasting former Sun Belt rival Middle Tennessee, 8-2. New Orleans' offense generated 12 hits to support a fine start by veteran Alex Smith (2-1), who tossed six innings without surrendering an earned run.

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The win was a much needed one for the Privateers, who fell 2-1 on Friday night in a frustrating 12-inning affair.  Shawn Semple and the bullpen pitched well enough to win, but the UNO offense was stymied, much as they were earlier in the week in consecutive shutouts against Tulane and also on Saturday against the Blue Raiders. In that Saturday contest, New Orleans was routed 15-2, giving up an eight-spot in the sixth inning along the way.

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UNO's next baseball contest will be at Maestri Field on Tuesday night against Sacred Heart, a tune-up for the Southland conference opener at Sam Houston later in the week.

Privateers Cruise to 20-Point Win

Senior G  Kevin Brown

In a rare runaway over a Division I opponent, New Orleans grabbed a large early lead and were never threatened by the visitors from Abilene Christian. The Privateers (9-15, 5-10) decked ACU by a 75-55 score at Lakefront Arena on Saturday night.

On Senior Night, UNO was led in scoring by seniors Kevin Brown (19) and Terrance Syon (12).

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In the early game, the UNO women also had little trouble, routing ACU 71-50 behind freshman sensation Randi Brown's second consecutive 27-point outing.

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UNO Blanked Twice by Tulane

The Privateers were shut out on consecutive nights by Tulane, dusting off the Privateers by a 9-0 score at Maestri Field on Tuesday and 4-0 at Tulane on Wednesday.

The Green Wave used a six-run fourth inning to break open Tuesday's contest.  On Wednesday, New Orleans got a fairly effective start from Alex Smith but only mustered two hits on the night.

UNO will take on former Sun Belt rival Middle Tennessee for a three-game weekend series at Maestri Field beginning on Friday night.

Privateers Escape Hammond With Victory

After UNO committed multiple turnovers against the Southeastern Louisiana press, surrendering a late lead, Tevin Broyles saved the night for the Privateers (8-15, 4-10) with a driving layup with 10 seconds left, giving New Orleans a 74-73 win.

Nate Frye led New Orleans with 17 points.

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Bucs Drop SU, Grambling Over Weekend

The Privateers got a fine pitching effort from starter Alex Smith and a two-run homer from Jonathan Santana on the way to a 4-1 win over Southern on the MLB Network Saturday evening.  Seth Laigast threw a 2 2/3 inning save for New Orleans.

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On Sunday afternoon, UNO completed a 3-0 weekend at Maestri Field by hammering Grambling, 12-4. The Privateers (4-3) collected 15 hits as a team in Sunday's effort and swept the MLB Urban Youth Invitational.

Jonathan Coco led New Orleans with three hits and three RBIs. Four of his teammates had two hits apiece, and starting pitcher Jordan Priddle threw five effective innings for the win.

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Demons Rally Beats UNO

Nate Frye

Jalan West hit a fallaway three from the right wing at the buzzer to give Northwestern State an 87-84 win at Lakefront Arena Saturday night.

The Demons erased a 21-point second half deficit, barrelling past a tentative Privateer team that did not have an answer for their offensive firepower down the stretch.

New Orleans was led by Nate Frye's 22.  Christavious Gill added 15.

Semple Fans 10 as UNO Beats Alcorn

The Privateers (2-3) won their second in a row Friday night, taking their home opener against Alcorn State, 5-0. Freshman Shawn Semple dominated the Braves, striking out 10 and surrendering just one hit in 6 2/3 innings to get the win.

Fellow newcomer Ryan Calloway, a JUCO transfer, led the New Orleans offensive attack with two hits and two RBIs. Calloway also later scored from second base on an infield hit by Preston Marsh. Samuel Capielano added two RBIs of his own for UNO.

The Privateers will take on Southern at Maestri Field tomorrow evening at 6 p.m.  It will be the second of their three games in the MLB Urban Youth Invitational and will be televised on the MLB Network.

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Privateers Win at USM, Now Head Home

After blowing an early 4-0 lead, the Privateers (1-3) went ahead for good in the sixth inning on a two-RBI single by Sam Carriere, and were carried home to the victory on the strength of effective relief pitching by Jordan Priddle and Jared Taylor. The final was 7-6.

New Orleans will open at home this Friday night as part of the MLB Urban Youth Invitational. Each of the three days will feature doubleheaders, with UNO playing one of the three participants while the other game matches up the other two participants.

Friday night's contest at Maestri Field will match up the Privateers with Alcorn State at 6 p.m.

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UNO Nipped at TAMU-CC in Rematch

Senior guard Kevin Brown

A Rashawn Thomas three-point play with five seconds left gave Texas A&M Corpus Christi a 55-53 victory over the Privateers (7-14, 3-9) on the road.

Thomas led the Islanders with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks in a dominant performance. Christavious Gill led the way for UNO with 13 points, and backcourt mate Kevin Brown added 12.

New Orleans returns home to battle Northwestern State this Saturday. Tip at Lakefront Arena will be at approximately 6:15 p.m.

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UNO Swept By USA in Mobile

The Privateers opened the 2015 baseball campaign the same way they left off in 2014, squandering an early lead en route to an error-riddled loss in Friday's season opener. This time, the victor was the South Alabama Jaguars by a 7-3 score, as they and New Orleans renewed an old Sun Belt rivalry to start the season.

In game two, South Alabama used a four-run sixth to extend their lead en route to a comfortable 8-2 win on Saturday afternoon.  Freshman Shawn Semple started on the mound and only gave up one run in 3 2/3 innings, but he took the loss.

The third of this three-game series was won again by South Alabama by an 8-6 final. Newcomer Preston Marsh led the way with two hits and two runs batted in, but UNO was done in by shaky relief pitching after jumping out to an early 4-0 lead.

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PI Podcast #22: Hoops Talk/Baseball Preview

Topics of discussion: We started with the continuing struggles of the basketball team; at the 27:13 mark, the 2015 baseball preview begins.  Will the Privateers be able to score any runs this year? Will they get anyone out? We discussed our impressions of fall ball and look ahead to this year's schedule.

To listen, go to our Podcast page or get the direct download here.

Losing Streak Over; UNO Bests McNeese

Gill had 21 for the Privateers

The Privateers (7-13, 3-8) made the most of their quick one-game homestand, recovering from Saturday's bad loss with a solid 81-71 win over McNeese. New Orleans took advantage of unusual marksmanship from three-point range, making five in the first half to propel themselves to a 35-30 lead at the break.

After falling behind by 5 in the second half, UNO took control behind 21 points each from Christavious Gill and Kevin Hill to notch its first win since January 26.

Privateers Bottom Out at UCA

The 2014-15 basketball season has officially taken a turn for the ugly.

After struggling in Lake Charles and Thibodaux, the Privateers (6-13, 2-8) finished a winless road trip on Saturday, falling 70-67 against a Central Arkansas team that entered the game 0-19 on the season. The Bears had firm control of the game from the outset, jumping to an 18-6 lead, and held a 66-51 lead with about five minutes left before New Orleans' frantic rally to tie the game at 67.

However, two free throws by UCA's Mathieu Kamba put the Bears back ahead for good, and the Privateers were unable to score late to finish the comeback.

Tevin Broyles came off the bench to lead UNO with 16 points. They will return home to Lakefront Arena for a Monday night contest with McNeese State.

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Nicholls Beats UNO in Thibodaux

Annoyed Gill
is annoyed

In a game that was a grind from start to finish, Nicholls wriggled past a frustrated Privateer team by a 67-55 score.  New Orleans (6-12, 2-7) lost each half by six points and were never able to sustain a run against the host Colonels.

Christavious Gill led UNO with 14 points. His three-pointer from the left baseline, the only successful trey by the team for the game, brought the Privateers to within 53-50, but they were unable to get any closer.

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McNeese Holds Off Late UNO Rally

Colton Weisbrod

After McNeese led by as many as 19 in the second half, the Privateers' furious rally fell just short in Lake Charles, with New Orleans (6-11, 2-6) cutting the lead to three with under a minute left before falling 68-61.

Sophomore Christavious Gill led UNO with 16 points, and freshman Colton Weisbrod added 12.

In the first part of the doubleheader, the Privateer women dropped an 82-58 decision to McNeese.

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Privateers End Losing Skid

Kevin Hill goes up for a shot
in the first half against UCA

New Orleans (6-10, 2-5) took out their frustrations from a five-game losing streak on hapless Central Arkansas, 87-67, at Lakefront Arena Monday night. Kevin Brown tied a career high with 21 points and led four Privateers in double digits against the winless Bears.

Kevin Hill (18 points/9 rebounds), Terrance Syon (13/8) and Christavious Gill (10/4 assists) also joined the party. Nate Frye had a light scoring night but led the way with 7 assists.

TAMU-CC Outlasts UNO at Homecoming

Kevin Hill led UNO in scoring

In what would become a Homecoming to forget at Lakefront Arena, the Privateer men's and women's basketball teams were swept by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

The men's team fell just short by a 71-67 score in overtime after trailing by 20 in the first half.  Behind Kevin Hill and Nate Frye's 14 points each, New Orleans rallied to force overtime.  However, up 66-64, the Privateers lost the lead after John Jordan buried back-to-back jump shots to give the Islanders the lead for good.

In the first game, the UNO women lost as well by a 58-46 count.

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PI Podcast Episode #21: Mid-Season Analysis

Episode #21 covers the basketball season to date, the team's struggles, the emergence of Nate Frye, and a look ahead to the upcoming schedule.  What needs to happen for the Privateers to salvage a conference tournament bye?  Listen now, or perhaps on your way to tomorrow's homecoming games!

To listen, go to our Podcast page or get the direct download here.

SFA drubs UNO, 79-54

The Privateers (5-9, 1-4) hung with Stephen F. Austin, a 2014 NCAA Tournament participant and first round victor, for a half before falling 79-54 on Monday in Nacogdoches, Texas. New Orleans trailed by just 7 at the break.

Christavious Gill led New Orleans with 13 points. Terrance Syon had 11 points and 6 rebounds.

UNO returns home to Lakefront Arena for Homecoming on Saturday as they take on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

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HBU Nips Privateers By 1

In a critical road contest early in the Southland schedule, the Privateers (5-8, 1-3) lost a double-digit second half lead and were defeated by Houston Baptist, 74-73. Nate Frye led the New Orleans effort with 20 points.

It gets tougher for the Bucs -- a contest at Stephen F. Austin awaits on Monday.

Incarnate Word Mauls Privateers

Tevin Broyles

The Privateers (5-7, 1-2) took an embarrassing blowout loss at Incarnate Word on Monday night, falling 97-66. New Orleans was never in the game, trailing by double digits early on. Tevin Broyles led the UNO effort with 13 points.

Next up is game two of this three-game road swing at Houston Baptist on Saturday night.

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SHSU Grinds Out Win Over UNO

Christavious Gill

The Privateers (5-6, 1-1) spent the second half gradually chipping away at a 13-point halftime deficit, but could not complete the job, falling to Sam Houston by a 68-62 score. Terrance Syon and Christavious Gill led New Orleans in scoring with 14 points each.

In the first game, the UNO women led 27-13 early on, but were dominated the rest of the way en route to a 75-59 defeat.

Privateers Edge Lamar in SLC Opener

Nate Frye drives past
Lamar's Marcus Owens

Behind Nate Frye and Christavious Gill's 14 points each, the Privateers snuck past Lamar on Monday night at Lakefront Arena by a 72-67 score. Kevin Hill also contributed a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

The game marked Tic Price's first return to Lakefront Arena since he was the Privateer head coach in the 1996-97 season.

In the night's first game, the lady Privateers led 42-41 in the second half but couldn't withstand a 10-0 Lamar run en route to a 64-54 defeat.

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