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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