March 2008 NewsStand
Oct 23, 2008 | General
March 31, 2008
Allain, Dyer lead way in Green Wave victory
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Juniors Drew Allain and Jared Dyer each had three hits and combined for a key defensive play as Tulane defeated Alabama-Birmingham 12-10 on Sunday at Young Memorial Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
TULANE 12, UAB 10
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In Birmingham, Ala., Drew Allain and Jared Dyer had three hits each and combined for the biggest defensive play of the day as the Green Wave claimed the series win.
Tulane Out-Slugs UAB Sunday To Win Series
CTSV.com
The UAB Blazers scored plenty of runs Sunday afternoon but came up short against Tulane as the Green Wave held on for a 12-10 victory at Young Memorial Field to close out a 2-1 series victory. Tulane improves to 18-8 (2-1 C-USA) with the win, while UAB falls to 9-15 (1-5 C-USA).
March 30, 2008
Questions many for Green Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane is using spring practice, which began Wednesday, to help sort out several pivotal position battles and implement some new schemes.
March 28, 2008
Toledo lending his guidance to defense
The New Orleans Times-picayune
There has been a stranger roaming the defensive side of the ball throughout the first two days of Tulane's spring football practice.
Wave in C-USA opener
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
If the Tulane baseball team could be given an extra week before the start of Conference USA play, Coach Rick Jones gladly would accept.
Who the hell will they draft 2008: Tulane RB Matt Forté
StampedeBlue.com
It's very possible Forté will get picked late in the second round by the Colts, despite Indy's need for pass rushers and WRs.
March 27, 2008
Green Wave just picks up where it left off
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
It didn't take them long to realize that this spring practice could be much more productive than last year.
March 26, 2008
Southeastern holds off Tulane
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane's Seth Henry went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, but was cut down at the plate on a botched double-play in the top of the ninth as the Tulane baseball team dropped game two of the Senator's Cup Series to Southeastern Louisiana, 12-11, Tuesday at Alumni Field.
Competition to heat up in Tulane spring drills
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
This spring will be different -- more physical, more competition and perhaps more exciting.
QUESTIONS ABOUND
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
As Tulane opens spring practice today, here are five questions that must be answered before the start of the season:
Tulane falls short on a play at the plate
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane junior second baseman Seth Henry went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, but he was cut down at the plate on a botched double play in the ninth as Southeastern Louisiana defeated Tulane 12-11 in the second game of the Senator's Cup series Tuesday at Alumni Field in Hammond.
The Best and the Worst of the Week
The Gambit Weekly (N.O.)
Gloria Asumnu: The Tulane University senior sprinter, was named an All-American by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
March 25, 2008
TULANE AT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6:30 p.m. at Alumni Field in Hammond. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 16-6; Southeastern Louisiana 11-10.
March 24, 2008
TULANE 12, SACRED HEART 0
The Baton Rouge Advocate In New Orleans, Jared Dyer, Aja Barto and Rob Segedin posted two hits apiece, and Robby Broach struck out pitched five scoreless innings as the Green Wave completed a sweep.
Dickerson applying lessons learned
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Dave Dickerson made a few mistakes. He'll admit to that much.
Strong pitching carries Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane Coach Rick Jones was at ease when he talked about his pitchers' performance from this past weekend.
March 23, 2008
TULANE 5, SACRED HEART 2
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, designated hitter Warren McFadden went 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBIs, and Aaron Loup struck out six in a solid seven-inning start, as Tulane (15-6) defeated Sacred Heart (1-15).
March 22, 2008
Tulane running back Matt Forte catches eye of Detroit Lions
MLive.com
According to Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Detroit Lions are showing some interest in Tulane running back Matt Forte, who had a spectacular 2007 season.
Lions entertaining running back prospect Matt Forte
The Detroit Free Press
The Lions are hosting the possible replacement for recently released Kevin Jones this weekend. Tulane's Matt Forte was scheduled to be in town meeting with Lions personnel, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
March 21, 2008
Jones eager to sort out TU rotation
The New Orleans Times-picayune
There will be no change with the starting rotation for this weekend's three-game series against Sacred Heart, but Tulane Coach Rick Jones is considering alterations in the future.
TULANE VS. SACRED HEART
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 13-6; Sacred Heart 1-13.
March 20, 2008
LSU rally in sixth sinks Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
A timely hit provided the LSU Tigers with a timely victory Wednesday night. Tulane led 5-2 and Wave starter Jonathan Garrett had held LSU to four hits and two runs through five innings.
March 19, 2008
TU looks to keep LSU reeling
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The LSU baseball team is looking to regroup. Tonight the Tigers will try to do it against a Tulane pitcher who already has.
Tulane Takes Five Game Win Streak to LSU
BleacherReport.com
The Green Wave hope to continue its five-game win streak tonight against LSU at Alex Box Stadium. Tulane enters the game with a 13-5 overall record, including a weekend sweep of Oakland University.
March 17, 2008
Powell, Henry spark Tulane rout
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Outfielder Scott Powell and second baseman Seth Henry combined to go 6-for-10 with three home runs and five RBIs, and five pitchers combined to keep the Oakland University off the scoreboard, as Tulane's baseball team completed a three-game sweep of the Golden Grizzlies with a 16-0 victory Sunday at Turchin Stadium.
Tulane Destroys Oakland
EastCarolinaScout.com
Tulane improved its record to 13-5 after a dominating performance against Oakland University this weekend in a 3-game series at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. The Green Wave swept the Golden Grizzlies by a combined score of 38-0.
March 16, 2008
Green Wave rolls to victory
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane had 15 hits -- including home runs by Jared Dyer, Sam Honeck and Andrew Rodgers -- and sophomore Aaron Loup struck out five in seven shutout innings as the Green Wave defeated Oakland (Mich.) 19-0 Saturday afternoon at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
March 15, 2008
Tulane searches for executive associate AD
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
In a continuing process to strengthen its athletic department, Tulane has opened a national search for an executive associate athletic director, the school's athletic director Rick Dickson confirmed Friday.
March 14, 2008
Tulane's Asumnu taking last shot at title
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
By the time Gloria Asumnu crossed the finish line in the 200 meters of last year's NCAA outdoor track and field championships, her mind was made up.
Tigers overpower Green Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Tulane players believed in miracles, but theirs will have to come in another season.
Forté happy with his numbers
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Matt Forté put on such an impressive show at the NFL combine last month that there wasn't much need for an encore.
March 13, 2008
Wave authors a fairytale rally to save season
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane heard all the stories about the miracles in March, about the upsets and magical runs. The players even envisioned themselves in such roles.
TULANE 48, MARSHALL 47
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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TULANE VS. MEMPHIS
The new Orleans Times-Picayune
Time: 7: p.m. Site: FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. Radio: 690-AM.
Wave has 23 hits in 18-11 victory
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane had a season-high 23 hits in an 18-11 victory over Northwestern State at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium on Wednesday.
Tulane 48, Marshall 47
ESPN.com
Kevin Sims scored 14 points, including the winning free throws with 6.4 seconds left, and Tulane rallied from 10 behind to defeat Marshall 48-47 in Wednesday's opening round of the Conference USA tournament.
March 12, 2008
Anything possible for Wave in C-USA tourney
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
For as long as many of them can remember, there always has been something quirky about college basketball in March -- the upsets, the incredible buzzer-beaters, the faces of the underdogs.
March 11, 2008
Gomez named second-team All-CUSA
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane University senior David Gomez received his second award in as many weeks for his stellar performance this season with his selection to the 2008 Conference USA second team Monday.
Marshall, Tulane could become rivals
The Charleston Daily Mail
Marshall and Tulane never have been considered rivals. Until, perhaps, now.
March 10, 2008
Tulane stymied again by No. 19 UC Irvine
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane Coach Rick Jones wanted badly for his team to overcome a five-run deficit for multiple reasons.
March 9, 2008
Wave sinks Pirates in final seconds
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Having been reduced to needing a victory to guarantee a winning record and secure the ninth seed in the Conference USA Tournament, Tulane -- perhaps tired of cowering to its opponents -- finally fought back Saturday night.
Green Wave falters against Anteaters
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane missed its opportunities and UC Irvine didn't during Saturday's game at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
March 8, 2008
Green Wave clinging to slim tourney hopes
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Ideally, David Gomez would be playing tonight's game under different circumstances, perhaps even to help pad his team's once budding postseason tournament hopes.
TULANE VS. EAST CAROLINA
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Time: 6 p.m. Site: Fogelman Arena. Radio: 690-AM
March 7, 2008
No. 22 Tulane to face tough challenge
The Baton Rouge Advocate
The Tulane baseball team returns to action at 6 p.m. today, when the No. 22 Green Wave open a three-game series with No. 13 UC-Irvine at the new Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Jones gets 3-year extension
The New Orleans Times-picayune
During the course of his 33 years of coaching, Rick Jones has learned the importance of stability and patience.
NO. 22 TULANE VS. NO. 19 UC-IRVINE
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Saturday, noon Sunday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 7-3; UC-Irvine 8-0.
Tulane succumbs to Marshall
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane dug itself a hole that was just a little too deep to get out of Thursday, as the Green Wave fell to Marshall 65-58 in the opening round of the women's Conference USA Tournament.
Jones earns extension from Tulane
The Houston Chronicle
Tulane baseball coach Rick Jones agreed Thursday to a contract running through 2015, amounting to a three-year extension beyond his previous deal.
March 6, 2008
Tulane feeling no pressure
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Last season Tulane entered the women's Conference USA Tournament as the top seed with a first-round bye.
Green Wave's losing streak hits eight
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Once his desperation heave from just beyond half court rimmed out, and the final buzzer sounded on yet another Tulane loss, point guard Kevin Sims laid motionless at center court of Fogelman Arena, his hands covering the disappointment on his face.
Tulane rolls past error-prone Southern
The Baton Rouge Advocate
It's probably a game Southern University baseball coach Roger Cador would like to forget.
March 5, 2008
Privateers hold on for dramatic win vs. Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
There wasn't much room for error when UNO's David Burch was summoned from the dugout Tuesday night.
Tulane not giving up the ship
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Desperation has started to set in. You can see it in the eyes of Robinson Louisme and hear it in the voice of David Gomez.
Marshall (15-12) at Tulane (15-13)
The Kansas City Star
Conference USA action is slated for tonight in the Big Easy, as the Tulane Green Wave get set to host the Marshall Thundering Herd at Fogelman Arena.
Cryer pitches UNO past Tulane
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Bryan Cryer tossed eight shutout innings and gave up just two hits to lead the UNO to a 4-2 win at Tulane on a cold Tuesday evening at Turchin Stadium.
March 4, 2008
Gomez reflects on Tulane career
The Baton Rouge Advocate
The end of forward David Gomez's notable career at Tulane is rapidly approaching.
Privateers pumped to play Green Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
A midweek college baseball game can be a ho-hum event, another game on a long schedule that can be easily overlooked.
March 2, 2008
Seniors' big day paces Green Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
During Tulane Coach Lisa Stockton's 14-year tenure, no senior had ever lost on Senior Day, the seniors final home game of their careers.
Minnesota rally upends Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sophomore southpaw Aaron Loup struck out six and freshman third baseman Rob Segedin and junior first baseman Sam Honeck posted two hits apiece, but it was not enough as Tulane dropped a 7-5 decision to host Minnesota in the second day of the Dairy Queen Baseball Classic on Saturday evening at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.
Same old story for Green Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The losing hurts so much they no longer wish to discuss the outcome.
March 1, 2008
Green Wave's bench filling holes
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
After Thursday night's 80-60 victory over Tulsa, Tulane Coach Lisa Stockton was pleased with the way her benched played.
TU's Sims gives valiant effort in uphill battle
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
There was a bit of a glow, sort of a we're-on-our-way look about him.
Tulane (15-12) at U-A-B (20-8)
The Kansas City Star
The UAB Blazers will try to continue their winning ways tonight, as they face off against the Tulane Green Wave in Conference USA play at Bartow Arena. The Green Wave were dominated on the boards, 34-21, including 16-9 on the offensive glass of a 17-point loss to UCF on Wednesday.
February 29, 2008
Green Wave tunes up with victory over Tulsa
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
With only two games left before the Conference USA Tournament, Tulane wanted to have two impressive performances before traveling to Orlando, Fla., for the tournament March 6.
Tulane to get 'tough' test in Minneapolis
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
For half the year, Anthony Scelfo is a quarterback. As many football players do, he often speaks about toughness and heart and determination.
TULANE VS. PEPPERDINE
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: Noon, today at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 5-0; Pepperdine 3-1.
TULANE 80, TULSA 60
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, Megan Valicevic posted a career-high 20 points as Tulane beat Tulsa.
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