Green Wave’s return to Yulman marred in bout against South Florida
Susan Fanelli, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2017
Following a road loss, Tulane football's (3-4, 1-2 American Athletic Conference), return to New Orleans resulted in a conference loss to No. 16 University of South Florida Bulls (7-0, 4-0 AAC) in a down-to-the-wire 34-28 game. The Wave entered the game after a 23-10 loss to Florida International University (4-2, 2-1 ...
Women’s golf struggles at Ruth Tar Heel Invitational
Carrigan English, Associate Editor
October 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
This past weekend, Tulane's women's golf team took its third trip on the road, visiting North Carolina to compete in the Ruth Tar Heel Invitational. While the Green Wave finished 15th out of 18 teams, head coach Lorne Don said team morale remained high throughout. "We are really focusing on our attitudes on ...
Row Wave: Tulane Rowing competes at Chattanooga Head Race
Bess Turner, Sports Editor
October 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
After weeks of early morning practices and rowing on Lake Ponchartrain in the dark, the Tulane Rowing Association brought six boats up to compete in the Chattanooga Head Race last weekend.The Men's Collegiate 4+ placed fifth, the Men's Collegiate Novice 8+ placed fifth, the Men's Collegiate 8+ placed...
Cross country season sprints to finish line
Shea Dobson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
This past Saturday, the Tulane cross country team traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to compete in the annual pre-national meet. On the men's side, junior Emmanuel Rotich maintained his status as the champion of the meet for the second year in a row, while the team also maintained its 15th place finish from last season. On...
From the Basement: UNC Investigation
Shea Dobson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2017
The NCAA concluded its investigation of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football and basketball teams this past Friday. Well, maybe "concluded" isn't the right word.After a seven-year investigation, with two decades of evidence on its side, fighting against a defense described b...
An Open Letter to Cam Newton
Grant Barnes, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
Filed under Football, No Photo, Sports
Dear Mr. Newton:"It's funny to hear a female talk about routes like — it's funny." Is it now? The fact that Jourdan Rodrigue is doing her job as a sports reporter is funny? My question to you, Mr. Newton, is this: do you not realize the hypocrisy of your comment? You yourself have spoken of the...
Green Wave volleyball falls to pressure against Wichita State Shockers
Kevin Qualman, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2017
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
With Hurricane Nate rolling in to make landfall within the coming days, Tulane volleyball lost 3-0 (23-25, 16-25, 16-25) to No. 24 Wichita State on Friday night at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse.Tulane raced out to a 17-10 lead in the first set. Wichita State responded with an 8-0...
Tulane dominates Tulsa as Hurricane Nate approaches
Shea Dobson, Sports Editor
October 7, 2017
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
A hurricane came to Yulman Saturday morning, accompanied by a pretty nasty storm. Tulane football was deterred by neither. Under a cloudy sky, in front of a record-low crowd at Benson Field in Yulman Stadium, the Green Wave annihilated Tulsa, 62-28.Tulane started off fast with junior quarterback...
Tulane football prepares to take on Tulsa Saturday
Colin Threlkeld, Senior Staff Reporter
October 6, 2017
Coming off a bye week after its 21-17 victory over Army on Sept. 23, Tulane football will face off with the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa on Oct. 7 in the Green Wave's second game of American Athletic Conference play.Tulane (2-2, 0-1 AAC) will look to carry the momentum it gained from a game-winning...
Greener pastures: Tulane looks ahead to second half of season
Grant Barnes, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017
Tulane football is 2-2. While 2-2 may not sound very appealing to any football fan, for a program that has struggled as much as Tulane's, especially after the last gut-wrenching win against Army's decent program, this is a start.As we enter the midseason period, we will truly begin to see whether...
Preview: Experience breeds confidence for men’s basketball team
Bess Turner, Sports Editor
October 4, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
After a devastating 6-25 record last season, the Tulane men's basketball team prepares to put a better, more experienced foot forward this year. With last year's acquisition of Mike Dunleavy Sr. as head coach and a year of experience under his leadership, the team is beginning to feel more confident.The...
Preview: Coach Stockton, Green Wave gear up for new season
Shea Dobson, Sports Editor
October 4, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Tulane's Women's Basketball Team has not had a losing season since 2004. With this kind of stability in a program, it is hard to doubt head coach Lisa Stockton when she speaks with confidence about her players. After all, she has been the head coach for 24 years.Stockton's experience with Tulane basketb...
