5 Things to Know in Tulane Athletics for March 15
Mar 15, 2016 | General
Here are the latest "5 Things to Know" in Tulane Athletics. Each week throughout the year, we will post five current stories about Tulane student-athletes, sports programs, current or former student-athletes, or about the department in general. Have a story idea or information? Please
1. Women's Basketball to host Alabama in first round of WNIT on Wednesday
The Tulane women's basketball team (21-11) secured their seventh straight trip to the postseason on Monday night when the WNIT placed the Green Wave in their 64-team bracket. The Olive and Blue will host Alabama (15-15) in first round action on Wednesday, March 16, at 7 pm CT, inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Click here for story | Tickets
2. The Willie Fritz era begins at Tulane with the opening of spring practice
Tulane opened its first spring under head coach Willie Fritz on Monday morning at Yulman Stadium. Fritz and the freshmen duo of Will Harper and Darius Bradwell talk about their first-ever practice at Tulane: Watch
3. Tulane Track & Field duo earn second team All-America honors
Tulane track and field sprinters Lilla McMillan and Jasmine Blocker have been named NCAA Division I Indoor Second Team All-Americans by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), announced the organization on Monday. Click here for story
4. Men's Tennis jumps to No. 21 in the country
The Tulane men's tennis team reached another milestone, climbing to a No. 21 ITA national team ranking. It not only bested their previous season high of No. 27 but also gave the Green Wave their highest team ranking since 2005 (No. 17). Click here for story
5. Take a look back at Tulane Baseball's weekend sweep of Furman
No. 29 Tulane baseball picked up their second sweep in as many weekends. After posting wins on Friday and Saturday, Emerson Gibbs held the Furman Paladins to just two hits in a complete-game shutout in an 8-0 win on Sunday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Highlights
