Thursday, December 4
NEW ORLEANS
6:30 p.m.
Tulane University
vs
Missouri State
Photo by: Parker Waters
Tulane Returns Home to Face Missouri State
Dec 3, 2025 | Women's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS – After three games away, including a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the Paradise Jam last week, the Tulane University women's basketball team returns home to welcome Missouri State to Uptown. Tomorrow's match-up marks the Green Wave's first home tilt since November 17 against No. 5 LSU. Tip-off at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse is set for 6:30 p.m. The contest will stream on ESPN+ and can be heard on the radio on 88.3 FM or through the Varsity Network.
This is the fourth all-time meeting between the programs and just the second in New Orleans. Tulane is 1-2 against Missouri State with the last meeting coming in Springfield, Missouri, on December 1, 2023. The Bears won that contest 70-60. Tulane's lone win in the series came on December 5, 2001, by a margin of 49-46, also in Springfield. The Bears are coming to New Orleans for just the second time in series history and for the first time since the first meeting between the program, December 4, 2000.
The Bears are 6-2 on the season and led by head coach Beth Cunningham in her fourth season at the helm. Missouri State played a pair of games last week in the Coconut Hoops in Fort Myers, Florida, splitting the contests. After an 85-75 loss to Florida State, the Bears bested Coppin State 77-56. Missouri State averages 68.8 points per game with a 39.7 field goal clip and 33.0 percent mark beyond the arc. The Bears secure 40.1 rebounds per game. Kaemyn Bekemeier leads the team with 15.8 points per game and 8.5 boards per game. Maycee James dished 3.0 assists per game to top the squad.
Tulane is 3-4 and fresh off two contests in the Paradise Jam. The Green Wave split its match-ups in the U.S. Virgin Islands, beating Elon 64-61 before falling to Boise State 81-76. Tulane was the runner-up of the Harbor Division. The Wave scores 71.9 points per game with a 40.6 percent shooting clip and 26.9 percent mark from three. The team averages 41.7 rebounds per game with 9.0 steals per contest. Kanija Daniel leads the team with 14.0 points per game, ranking sixth in the American. She is one of three players on the team averaging in double figures, joined by Amira Mabry (10.6) and Mecailin Marshall (10.4). Dyllan Hanna leads on the glass with 7.1 rebounds per game, and Kendall Sneed dishes 4.1 helpers per game.
Freshman Mecailin Marshall is continuing to breakout, as she is fresh off securing her second consecutive American Freshman of the Week nod. She was also tabbed to the all-tournament team for the Paradise Jam's Harbor Division. In her last four games, Marshall averages 17.8 points per game to lead the team during that stretch. Her performances are highlighted by 20 points against No. 5 LSU and a career-best 21 points last time out against the Broncos. She put home six three-pointers against Boise State.
Tulane will get a reprieve for exams after tomorrow's contest, not hitting the court again until 10 days later. The Wave will face off against crosstown foe, the University of New Orleans, on Sunday, December 14. Tip-off in Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tulane then hits the road for a contest at Alabama on December 17.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball campaigns 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.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane women's basketball (@GreenWaveWBB) on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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 our story at NolaBuilt.com.
This is the fourth all-time meeting between the programs and just the second in New Orleans. Tulane is 1-2 against Missouri State with the last meeting coming in Springfield, Missouri, on December 1, 2023. The Bears won that contest 70-60. Tulane's lone win in the series came on December 5, 2001, by a margin of 49-46, also in Springfield. The Bears are coming to New Orleans for just the second time in series history and for the first time since the first meeting between the program, December 4, 2000.
The Bears are 6-2 on the season and led by head coach Beth Cunningham in her fourth season at the helm. Missouri State played a pair of games last week in the Coconut Hoops in Fort Myers, Florida, splitting the contests. After an 85-75 loss to Florida State, the Bears bested Coppin State 77-56. Missouri State averages 68.8 points per game with a 39.7 field goal clip and 33.0 percent mark beyond the arc. The Bears secure 40.1 rebounds per game. Kaemyn Bekemeier leads the team with 15.8 points per game and 8.5 boards per game. Maycee James dished 3.0 assists per game to top the squad.
Tulane is 3-4 and fresh off two contests in the Paradise Jam. The Green Wave split its match-ups in the U.S. Virgin Islands, beating Elon 64-61 before falling to Boise State 81-76. Tulane was the runner-up of the Harbor Division. The Wave scores 71.9 points per game with a 40.6 percent shooting clip and 26.9 percent mark from three. The team averages 41.7 rebounds per game with 9.0 steals per contest. Kanija Daniel leads the team with 14.0 points per game, ranking sixth in the American. She is one of three players on the team averaging in double figures, joined by Amira Mabry (10.6) and Mecailin Marshall (10.4). Dyllan Hanna leads on the glass with 7.1 rebounds per game, and Kendall Sneed dishes 4.1 helpers per game.
Freshman Mecailin Marshall is continuing to breakout, as she is fresh off securing her second consecutive American Freshman of the Week nod. She was also tabbed to the all-tournament team for the Paradise Jam's Harbor Division. In her last four games, Marshall averages 17.8 points per game to lead the team during that stretch. Her performances are highlighted by 20 points against No. 5 LSU and a career-best 21 points last time out against the Broncos. She put home six three-pointers against Boise State.
Tulane will get a reprieve for exams after tomorrow's contest, not hitting the court again until 10 days later. The Wave will face off against crosstown foe, the University of New Orleans, on Sunday, December 14. Tip-off in Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tulane then hits the road for a contest at Alabama on December 17.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and men's and women's basketball campaigns 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.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane women's basketball (@GreenWaveWBB) on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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 our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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