Women’s Basketball’s Irina Parau Named to the AAC’s Weekly Honor Roll
Mar 7, 2024 | Women's Basketball
IRVING, Texas – Tulane's Irina Parau was named to the American Athletic Conference's (AAC) Weekly Honor Roll for the final week of action, the league office announced this afternoon.
In Tulane's 61-56 loss on Tuesday to Tulsa, Parau played well in scoring career-highs of 16 points and 14 rebounds. Her 16 points topped her previous high mark of 14 points against Alabama (11/20/22) and against Nicholls (11/8/23). Her 14 rebounds topped her previous best of 13 rebounds against Tougaloo (12/28/22) and UCF (1/17/23). The game was her second double-double of the season.
She has now reached double figures in scoring eight times and led the team in rebounding in 12 games this season.
This is the sixth time that a Tulane player has been honored by the league office this season as Kyren Whittington was named to the AAC's Weekly Honor Roll on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, Marta Galic took home the league honor on Dec. 26, Hannah Pratt was recognized on Jan. 15 and Amira Mabry was honored on Feb. 5.
On the season, Parau is averaging 7.2 points per game and leads the club in both total rebounds (189) and rebounds per game (6.5).
Next, Tulane (10-19, 3-15 AAC), as the No. 14 seed, begins AAC Tournament play against No. 11 seed SMU (14-15, 8-10 AAC) on March 9 at 6 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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In Tulane's 61-56 loss on Tuesday to Tulsa, Parau played well in scoring career-highs of 16 points and 14 rebounds. Her 16 points topped her previous high mark of 14 points against Alabama (11/20/22) and against Nicholls (11/8/23). Her 14 rebounds topped her previous best of 13 rebounds against Tougaloo (12/28/22) and UCF (1/17/23). The game was her second double-double of the season.
She has now reached double figures in scoring eight times and led the team in rebounding in 12 games this season.
This is the sixth time that a Tulane player has been honored by the league office this season as Kyren Whittington was named to the AAC's Weekly Honor Roll on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11, Marta Galic took home the league honor on Dec. 26, Hannah Pratt was recognized on Jan. 15 and Amira Mabry was honored on Feb. 5.
On the season, Parau is averaging 7.2 points per game and leads the club in both total rebounds (189) and rebounds per game (6.5).
Next, Tulane (10-19, 3-15 AAC), as the No. 14 seed, begins AAC Tournament play against No. 11 seed SMU (14-15, 8-10 AAC) on March 9 at 6 p.m. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane women's basketball (@GreenWaveWBB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Tickets for the men's basketball and baseball seasons plus the upcoming football campaign can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out at NolaBuilt.com.
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