Wednesday, November 30
Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
7 p.m. CT
Tulane University
vs
McNeese State
Women's Hoops Looks to Continue Home Win Streak vs McNeese State
Nov 29, 2016 | Women's Basketball
| GAME 6: (-/RV) TULANE GREEN WAVE (4-1) VS MCNEESE STATE COWGIRLS (4-1) | |
| When: | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. CT |
| Where: | New Orleans | Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse (4,100) |
| Watch: | Tulane All-Access Stream ($) |
| Listen: | WRBH 88.3 FM - Gus Kattengell (PBP) | Listen Online |
| Stats: | Sidearm Live Scoring |
| Tickets: | All sections $5 | Purchase Online |
| Notes: | Tulane | McNeese State | American |
| Social: | @GreenWaveWBB |
NEW ORLEANS - The (-/RV) Tulane women's basketball squad (4-1) returns to action Wednesday night when the Green Wave host McNeese State (4-1) at 7 p.m. CT inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave are coming off of a 2-0 weekend at the UTSA Classic, defeating both Eastern Michigan and UTSA. Both Kolby Morgan and Leslie Vorpahl were announced to the UTSA All-Classic Team, as Morgan averaged 20.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while Vorpahl netted 11.5 points and 6.0 assists.
As always, tickets for Wednesday's contest is just $5 and fans can follow via the All-Access Stream or by tuning into WRBH 88.3 FM.
HOME SWEET HOME
A year after tying the program record for most wins inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, the Green Wave are back at it again, starting the season off 2-0 at home. In those two games, the Wave averaged 82.5 ppg with a +21.0 scoring margin, shooting 57.0 percent from the field. Meanwhile, the Wave defense forced 24.0 turnovers per game. In addition, Tulane currently boasts a six-game win streak at Fogelman in Devlin, dating back to the end of last season. The last time Tulane won 10 straight at home dates back to January of 2003.
A BENCHMARK FOR SUCCESS
Tulane got a much needed boost from two particular members of its bench in its 75-66 win on the road at UTSA. Trailing 55-53 early in the fourth quarter, a Shakira Harding three-pointer kick started a 12-2 Tulane run. Ultimately, Harding scored all seven on her points in the final quarter.
In addition, Caylah Cruickshank broke through, scoring a career best 8 points in a career high 18 minutes.
UTSA wasn't the first time Harding shone off the bench. Previously, the senior recorded a career day vs Southern Miss, scoring 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a 3-for-4 showing from three-point range, as all three statistics marked career highs.
Overall, Tulane is now averaging 18.6 ppg from its bench.
SERIES HISTORY - MCNEESE STATE
• Tulane trails the all-time series against McNeese State, 10-12, with an 8-4 record at home.
• However, the Green Wave have won eight straight in the series.
SCOUTING THE COWGIRLS
• Victoria Rachal leads the team with 16.8 ppg on .431 shooting from the field.
• Mercedes Rogers averages a double-double with 11.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
• McNeese State enters Wednesday's encounter with a 4-1 record, defeating the likes of Southern New Orleans, Louisiana College, Wiley College and LSU-Alexandria.
• The Cowgirls are averaging 84.8 ppg on 40.9 percent shooting from the field. Also average 51.6 rebounds and 22.4 forced turnovers.
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