Women's Hoops to Host 21st Annual Tulane Classic

21ST ANNUAL TULANE CLASSIC
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Where:	New Orleans \| Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse (4,100)
Day One:	Wednesday, Dec. 21: Auburn vs Drake - 3 pm \| Tulane vs Eastern Washington - 5 pm
Day Two:	Thursday, Dec. 22: Drake vs Eastern Washington - 3 pm \| Tulane vs Auburn - 5 pm
Watch:	Tulane games streamed on All-Access
Listen:	WRBH 88.3 FM - Gus Kattengell (PBP)
Live Scoring:	Sidearm Stats
Notes:	Tulane \| Auburn \| Drake
Tickets:	$5 all seats \| Purchase online
Parking:	Free parking available in Loyola Garage on Freret Street
Social:	@GreenWaveWBB

NEW ORLEANS - The Green Wave women's basketball team is set to host its annual holiday tradition in the Tulane Classic, presented by Embassy Suites. The two-day event, now in its 21st year, will welcome in Eastern Washington, Auburn and Drake, and is set to kick-off this Wednesday at 3 p.m. CT. Auburn and Drake commence the action inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, followed by Tulane vs Eastern Washington at 5 p.m. On Thursday, the consolation game will begin at 3 p.m. with the Tulane Classic title game to follow once again at 5 p.m.

21ST ANNUAL TULANE CLASSIC
This season's Tulane Classic marks the 21st anniversary of the annual holiday tournament, debuting back in 1996. The Green Wave claimed the inaugural tournament title with a 105-72 win over Colorado State, in what would be the first of now 16 Tulane Classic championships. In fact, the Wave have hoisted the trophy for eight straight years. In the past 20 years, 16 Green Wave players have earned tournament MVP status. The 21st edition of the Tulane Classic, presented by Embassy Suites, features Eastern Washington, Auburn and Drake, all first-time participants.

WHO'S HOT
Morgan has averaged 24.0 ppg over the past three games, shooting 44.2 percent from the field, 54.5 percent from three-point range (12-22) and 93.3 percent from the free-throw line (14-15), in that span. Morgan secured a career high 34 points at Vanderbilt on Dec. 5 and then connected on a career best six made three-pointers vs NC State on Dec. 17, finishing with 27 points.

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 4-0 at home. In fact, the Olive and Blue are averaging 77.5 ppg at home, with a +16.0 scoring margin. The Wave are also shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from three-point range. Defensively, Tulane is forcing 20.5 turnovers per game.

Individually, Morgan is averaging 23.8 ppg at home, up from her 18.2 season average. Meanwhile, Schulte (.583), Latham (.609) and Wyatt (.600) are all shooting above 58 percent.

In addition, Tulane currently boasts an eight-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.

1,000-POINT CLUB
Senior Leslie Vorpahl is within striking distance on becoming the 28th member of Tulane's 1,000 career point club. Vorpahl currently sits with 971 career points and is averaging 10.4 points per game this season.

SERIES HISTORY - EASTERN WASH.
• Have only met once -- Tulane won at home, 85-63, back on Nov. 26, 1995.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES
• After dropping their first two contests, Eastern Washington has rebounded by winning five of its past seven games. However, EWU is coming off of a 73-54 loss to Gonzaga on Dec. 11.
• The Eagles average 68.8 ppg on 43.2 percent shooting. Also boast positive rebounding margin (+1.6) and turnover margin (+0.6). Their .365 three-point shooting percentage ranks 47th in the nation.
• Delaney Hodgins leads the squad in both rebounds (7.2) and points (19.9), with the latter ranking 23rd in the country.
• Tisa Phillips (13.7 ppg) and Ashli Payne (10.8 ppg) also average double-digit points for the Eagles.

SERIES HISTORY - AUBURN
• After Tulane won the initial meeting in Dec. of 1998, Auburn has since won five straight in the series.
• The two last met back on Dec. 3, 2013 -- Auburn won 62-52 at Auburn.

SERIES HISTORY - DRAKE
• Tulane and Drake are tied 1-1 in the all-time series.
• Drake won the first meeting in Iowa in Dec. of 2001. Tulane returned the favor in New Orleans the following year in 2002 with a 74-61 win.

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