ATHLETICS UPDATES 2005

Displaced from its home in the James Wilson Center by damage from Hurricane Katrina, the Tulane Athletics ticket office is now open for business in Fogelman Arena on the uptown campus.

The new Fogelman Arena ticket office, located in the front lobby of the building on the corner of McAlister Drive and Freret Street, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during Tulane basketball games in the arena. The new phone numbers for the athletics ticket office are 504-247-1240 and 504-247-1241.

Both season and individual game basketball tickets are on sale in Fogelman Arena, as well as online. Individuals who have previously ordered tickets can now pick them up at the new ticket office location, as season tickets will not be mailed.

Both men’s and women’s Green Wave basketball teams will play the majority of their 2005-06 home schedules in New Orleans at Fogelman Arena.

December 21, 2005

• Women’s Basketball. The young Green Wave played a scrappy game, but dropped an 89-60 decision to the experienced, No. 3-ranked Louisiana State University Tigers Tuesday (Dec. 20) in Baton Rouge, La. Three Tulane players scored in double-digits, and Tulane’s 60 points were the second most allowed by LSU this season. The Tiger tandem of Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles, however, were too powerful as the preseason All-Americans combined for 39 points and 15 rebounds.

Tulane returns to action on Wednesday, Dec. 28, playing in the Tulane Classic at 6 p.m. vs. Samford in Fogelman Arena.

• Men’s Basketball. Despite shooting 59.2 percent from the field, Tulane turned the ball over a season-high 30 times and missed 16-of-36 free throws as St. Edward's University pulled off a 91-83 overtime victory over the Green Wave on Monday (Dec. 19) in College Station, Texas.

The men’s team returns home for the first game of the season in Fogelman Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 27, against the University of Richmond. For tickets to Tulane games contact the Tulane Ticket Office at 504-247-1240 or purchase them on-line.

December 19, 2005

• Women’s Basketball. Freshman Ashley Langford and sophomore Nikki Luckhust scored 15 points each as the Tulane University women’s basketball team enjoyed a triumphant return to New Orleans with a 72-60 win over Central Connecticut State University Sunday (Dec. 18) at Fogelman Arena. The Tulane team was welcomed by 829 fans.

The game was the first collegiate or professional game played in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the area in late August. A trip to Baton Rouge is up next for the Wave, who will take on arch-rival Louisiana State University on Tuesday (Dec. 20).

• Baseball. Tulane University baseball standouts Nathan Southard and Brad Emaus were named to the Seventh Annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-America Team for 2006. Southard, a senior outfielder from Luling, La., claimed second-team honors while Emaus, a sophomore third baseman from Senoia, Ga., garnered third-team recognition.
Southard had an outstanding junior campaign in 2005 when he hit .341 with a team-best 24 doubles, a triple and 12 home runs. Emaus was 2005 Conference USA Freshman of the Year. He started all 68 games and hit .321 with 19 doubles and 13 home runs.

December 15, 2005

• Women’s Basketball. Two big games are ahead for the Wave women’s team. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the team will play the first competition in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, hosting Central Connecticut State University at 2 p.m. in Fogelman Arena. Then on Tuesday (Dec. 20), the Green Wave travels to Baton Rouge for a heated contest against rival Louisiana State University. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m. against the Tigers, currently ranked third in the nation.

• Men’s Basketball. The Green Wave will play its fourth and final game in College Station, Texas, on Monday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. against St. Edward’s University. Tulane will return to New Orleans prior to Christmas and host Richmond at Fogelman Arena on Dec. 27.

Tickets for all upcoming basketball games in Fogelman Arena are available by visiting www.TulaneGreenWave.com.

December 12, 2005

• Men’s Basketball. Green Wave sophomore David Gomez scored a career-high 21 points, including 12 of 13 free throws, but it was not enough, and the Wave lost 83-64 to Seton Hall yesterday (Dec. 11) in East Rutherford, N.J. A large contingent of Tulane fans in the stands could not help the Wave overcome a red-hot start by Seton Hall (6-2). In action last week, the Green Wave posted a 56-52 win over Texas Christian University on Dec. 7 in College Station, Texas. Tulane will return to Fogelman Arena for a Dec. 27 game vs. Richmond.

• Women’s Basketball. Tulane returns to action on Dec. 18 in the home opener against Central Connecticut State at Fogelman Arena. The game will mark the first college or professional competition in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city on Aug. 29.

• Football. The 2005 Tulane team was honored in a pair of nationally televised events, receiving the 2005 Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award on Dec. 8 and the Football Writers of America Association's Annual Courage Award on Dec. 9.

December 8, 2005

• Women’s Volleyball. Tulane University volleyball standout Sara Radosevic, rookie outside hitter from Zagreb, Croatia, was named Midwest Region Freshman of the Year and claimed All-Midwest Region honors, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced.

The awards come on the heels of a freshman campaign where Radosevic paced the Green Wave with 388 kills and 5.24 kills per game. Radosevic added the two distinctions to an impressive list that includes Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors, second-team All C-USA recognition and a place on the C-USA All-Freshman Team.

• Men’s Basketball. Tulane Basketball returned to the New Orleans area radio airwaves Wednesday (Dec. 7) when the Green Wave met Texas Christian University in College Station, Texas. The game was broadcast live on WIST-AM (690), the flagship station of the Tulane ISP Sports Network. WIST, formerly WTIX, returned to the air for the first time on Monday (Dec. 5) after receiving extensive damage to its radio transmitter and tower site during Hurricane Katrina.

December 5, 2005

• Women’s Basketball. The Tulane women's basketball team claimed its third victory of the season, 65-63, as Lehigh's game-wining shot came after the final horn sounded in the consolation game of the Mission Management & Trust Fiesta Bowl Classic on Sunday (Dec. 4).

In the opening round of the tournament on Saturday (Dec. 3), Tulane suffered its first loss of the season, 65-64, to Chicago State. The Green Wave returns to action on Dec. 18 when it plays its true home opener against Central Connecticut State at Fogelman Arena.

• Women’s Swimming. The Tulane swimming team tallied 18 season-best swims and finished 12th out of the 14 participating programs Saturday at the Texas Invitational hosted by the University of Texas in Austin.

December 1, 2005

• Men’s Basketball. The Tulane men’s team heads to Iowa City, Iowa, for the Hawkeye Classic, which also features teams from the University of Iowa, Valparaiso University and Fairfield University. Tulane opens against Valparaiso on Friday (Dec. 2) at 5:45 p.m., followed by a game against either Iowa or Fairfield on Saturday. Saturday’s playing time will be announced later.

• Women’s Basketball. It’s on to Tucson, Ariz., for the Green Wave women’s team, playing in the Mission Management & Trust Fiesta Bowl Women’s Basketball Classic. Tulane will join teams from the University of Arizona (host school), Chicago State University and Lehigh University. Playing at Arizona’s McKale Center, the Wave will take on Chicago State in the opening round at 2 p.m. Saturday. The tournament will continue on Sunday (Dec. 4), with Tulane’s opponent and playing time to be announced. For the latest information check the athletics website.

• Women’s Swimming. Tulane closes out the 2005 fall season today, when the team competes in the Texas Invitational in Austin, Texas. Competition continues through Saturday.

November 28, 2005

• Football. In the final Green Wave football game of the season, the University of Southern Mississippi defeated Tulane 26-7 on Saturday (Nov. 26) in Hattiesburg, Miss. Tulane ended with a 2-9 record.

• Men's Basketball. Tulane dropped an 83-57 decision to Texas A&M University Saturday in College Station, Texas. The game was dubbed the "Together in Aggieland: Hurricane Relief Game," and all proceeds from the game went toward the Tulane Athletic Department. On Nov. 22, the team opened the Dave Dickerson era with a 77-66 win over cross-town foe University of New Orleans in College Station.

• Women's Basketball. Junior Jami Montagnino hit a three-pointer with eight minutes left in the second half, giving Tulane a lead it would not relinquish as the Green Wave beat the University of Texas-El Paso, 68-63, in the Conference USA opener Friday (Nov. 25) in El Paso.

• Volleyball. The Green Wave women's volleyball team reached the semifinals of the Conference USA tournament, but dropped a 3-0 decision to second-seeded Houston on Nov. 19 at Rice University. With the loss, Tulane concluded the 2005 season at 5-16.

November 14, 2005

• Women’s Basketball. The Tulane University women's basketball team travels to West Texas A&M for an exhibition game tonight (Nov. 14) at 7 p.m. in Canyon, Texas.

• Football. Rice University took a 42-34 victory against Tulane on Saturday (Nov. 12) in Houston. The Green Wave pulled within 35-34 with 9:06 left in the game, but Rice recovered a Tulane fumble and went ahead with the final score. The Green Wave takes on Tulsa Saturday (Nov. 19) in Monroe for Senior Day.

• Women’s Golf. The golf team was edged by Florida, 3-2, in the consolation final of the Hooters Collegiate Match Play Championship in Florida.

• Women’s Volleyball. The Tulane volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Tulsa Friday (Nov. 11) in College Station, Texas. Then on Sunday (Nov. 13), the team lost 3-0 to Southern Methodist University. The Wave moves on to the C-USA Tournament, slated to begin on Thursday (Nov. 17) at Rice.

• Swimming. The Tulane swimming and diving team dropped a 157-105 decision to Rice in dual-meet action Saturday (Nov. 12) at the Rice Pool.

November 7, 2005

• Tennis. Senior Jenny Kuehn won the singles title and joined forces with junior Erika Valdes to claim the doubles championship as the Tulane University women's tennis team rolled in the final day of the Wells Fargo/Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser Tournament Sunday (Nov. 6) at Texas A&M University. The Tulane men’s team got off to a rocky start in day one of the tournament, dropping all five singles matches.

• Volleyball. Freshman Sara Radosevic had 20 kills and rookie setter Luna Rebrovic had 53 assists, but the Tulane volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to Memphis Sunday. The Wave rolled to victory on Friday (Nov. 4), beating the University of Alabama-Birmingham, 3-0.

• Football. Navy scored touchdowns on its first four possessions Saturday (Nov. 5) in handing Tulane its fifth straight loss, 49-21. In a gesture of good will, Navy covered Tulane's travel expenses for the trip.

• Swimming. Sophomore Tiffany Brown posted a lifetime best in the 1,000-yard freestyle as the Tulane swimming and diving team had another solid exhibition performance against host Texas A&M and the University of Houston Friday at Texas A&M.

November 3, 2005

The Tulane Green Wave football team will roll into Annapolis, Md., on Saturday (Nov. 5) to play Navy at 12:30 p.m. central in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Tulane students will have free admission to the game. Students should go to the stadium's North Ticket Booth and present a Tulane student ID, bill, or other proof of Tulane enrollment.

· Tennis. The Tulane men's and women's tennis teams will host the Wells Fargo Hurricane Katrina Tournament Nov. 4-6 in College Station, Texas.

· Swimming. The women's swim team will take on Texas A&M Friday (Nov. 4) at 6 p.m. in College Station, Texas.

· Volleyball. On Friday the team travels to Alabama to take on the University of Alabama-Birmingham at 7 p.m. The Wave hits the road again on Sunday (Nov. 6) for a game against Memphis at 1 p.m.

· Women's Basketball. An exhibition game against the Houston Jaguars in Lubbock, Texas, will open the women's basketball season Tuesday (Nov. 8) at 8 p.m.

October 31, 2005

• Volleyball. The Tulane University volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision to Conference USA foe Rice University Sunday (Oct. 30) in Houston. The team also was in action Friday (Oct. 28), losing a hard-fought, four-game C-USA match to the University of Houston.

• Football. Marshall University earned a 27-26 comeback victory over Tulane on Saturday (Oct. 29). Tulane (2-5, 1-4) led 26-14 after Tra Boger's 66-yard interception return, but Marshall had two scoring drives to win the game.

• Golf. Senior Liliana Alvarez shot a three-over par 75 as the Tulane women's golf teamed wrapped up the three-day Landfall Tradition in fifth place Sunday at the Country Club of Landfall Nicklaus Course in Wilmington, N.C. The Green Wave finished with a total of 922.

The Tulane men's golf team will be playing in the LSU Fall Invitational starting today (Oct. 31).

• Soccer. Senior goalkeeper Megan Morey posted nine saves but the Tulane women's soccer team dropped a 5-0 decision to the Unversity of Texas-El Paso in the season finale Friday in College Station, Texas.

October 27, 2005

The Green Wave football team heads to Mobile, Ala., to play new Conference-USA member Marshall University at 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 29) at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. All Tulane students with a school ID will be admitted free. Salvation Army representatives will be at the stadium accepting donations for hurricane-stricken families in the Mobile area.

• Volleyball. Tulane returns to volleyball action Friday (Oct. 28), when the Green Wave travels to Houston, taking on the University of Houston at 7 p.m., followed by a match against Rice on Sunday (Oct. 30) at 1 p.m. The team returns to College Station to face the University of Texas-El Paso on Wednesday (Nov. 2) at 7 p.m.

• Golf. The men’s golf team opens play in the LSU Fall Invitational Monday (Oct. 31), while the women’s team plays in the Landfall Tradition tournament in Wilmington, N.C., starting Friday.

• Soccer. Tulane wraps up the regular season Friday, hosting league-leading UTEP on senior day at the Green Wave's "home" field in College Station, Texas.

October 24, 2005

The Tulane University swimming and diving team led a busy athletics weekend for the Green Wave. In the team's first exhibition, the Wave was in midseason form against North Texas and Houston Saturday (Oct. 21) in Houston. The defending Conference-USA champion Green Wave posted top overall times in eight swimming events. In other action:

· Soccer. Rice proved too strong for the Tulane women's soccer team as the Green Wave fell, 3-1, in C-USA action Friday. On Sunday, the soccer team took on Houston in another C-USA contest and lost, 2-1.

· Volleyball. The Tulane volleyball team defeated C-USA foe Southern Miss, 3-0, Friday in College Station, Texas. Playing again on Sunday against the University of Central Florida, the Wave dropped a see-saw battle to UCF, 3-2.

· Football. Tulane was defeated 34-24 by UCF on Friday in Orlando, Fla. Tulane's Lester Ricard tossed three touchdown passes, going 27-of-47 for 360 yards, but had a career-high four interceptions.

· Golf. The Tulane women's golf team finished tenth at the Mercedes-Benz Women's Collegiate Championship in Knoxville, Tenn. Junior Alison Walshe led the Wave with a 17th overall finish.

October 20, 2005

· Golf. The men's golf team tied for 17th at the 2005 Louisiana Tech/Squire Creek Classic, which ended Tuesday (Oct. 18). Top Tulane finisher was sophomore Andrew Freeman, who tied for 51st with a total score of 225 .

· Swimming and Diving. The Green Wave team, last year's Conference USA champion, opens the season Saturday (Oct. 22) vs. North Texas in Houston. The diving team will host the Tulane Diving Invitational at the Reily Center on campus Jan. 6-7.

· Soccer. The women's soccer team will take on Rice University on Friday (Oct. 21) at 7 p.m. in Houston.

· Volleyball. Southern Miss is the next opponent for the women's volleyball team at 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 21) in College Station, followed by a match against the University of Central Florida at 1 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 23), also in College Station.

· Football. The Green Wave was slated to play the University of Central Florida in Orlando this Saturday (Oct. 22), but the game has been moved to 6 p.m. Friday (Oct. 21) because of Hurricane Wilma.

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October 17, 2005

The Green Wave basketball season got its official start Friday (Oct. 14) as the men's and women's teams both started practice.

The men's team, led by first-year head coach Dave Dickerson, practiced at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The women's team held its first practice at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Head coach Lisa Stockton is in her 12th season for the Wave women. In other Green Wave action over the weekend:

• Football. The University of Texas-El Paso scored the final 21 points to win 45-21 over the Green Wave Friday in Ruston, La. Wave quarterback Lester Ricard completed 29-of-52 passes for 376 yards, the second-best total of his career.

• Volleyball. The Tulane volleyball team lost two matches over the weekend. They dropped a 3-0 decision to Conference USA newcomer SMU Friday and fell in three games to Tulsa Sunday.

• Soccer. The Tulane women's soccer team played a solid second half but lost a 2-0 decision to the SMU Mustangs in College Station, Texas.

Tulane athletics is now selling hats and T-shirts with “the torch, the face, the name” logo. The new logo, featuring an outline of the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans skyline, was developed after Tulane President Scott Cowen said he wanted Tulane athletic teams to continue competing and represent the university in competition despite Hurricane Katrina. Check the athletics website for additional information. All proceeds from the sales benefit Tulane athletics.

October 13, 2005

Green Wave athletics teams will be in action this weekend.

· Football. Tulane will play the University of Texas-El Paso at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in a Conference USA game at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La., to be televised live by ESPN. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets in Louisiana and Mississippi, on-line at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-488-5252. All Tulane and Louisiana Tech students with a school ID will be admitted free. The Tulane football team is now 2-2 and 1-1 in Conference USA contests.

· Volleyball. The Wave women's volleyball team will take on Southern Methodist University at 7 p.m. Friday at Moody Coliseum in Dallas. Tulane's record is 1-5, 0-3 in conference play.

· Soccer. The Green Wave women return to action at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, playing C-USA foe Tulsa at the Aggie Sports Complex in College Station, Texas. On Oct. 9, the team beat Southern Miss 1-0 and improved to 1-6 on the year and 1-3 in C-USA standings.