February NewsStand
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March 4, 2003
February 28, 2003
Chip on their shoulder
SI.com
Last season, Memphis coach John Calipari would tell anyone who asked -- and even those who didn't -- that his Tigers deserved an NCAA tournament bid...
February 28, 2003
Longhorns highlight of Wave's road trip
New Orleans Times Picayune
Make no mistake about it. This weekend, Tulane definitely won't be in Turchin anymore. Longhorns and Titans and Bruins, oh my...
February 28, 2003
Tulane's McKiver at home on road
New Orleans Times Picayune
The Tulane women's basketball team will be on the road for its final two regular-season games, but its leading scorer will be right at home...
February 27, 2003
Cold spell in final minutes sinks UH
Houston Chronicle
The Houston Cougars once again failed to sack up a win they had in their hands...
February 27, 2003
Pjevcevic's late shots get Wave by Houston
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane junior forward Ivan Pjevcevic's 3-point shooting fueled a last-minute rally that carried the Green Wave to a 56-52 Conference USA over Houston on Wednesday at Fogelman Arena...
February 26, 2003
Green Wave needs to get defensive
New Orleans Times-Picayune
The sign that Tulane's basketball team still had hope appeared nearly a month ago, when it ended a four-game losing streak and began a streak in which it won six of seven games...
February 26, 2003
Tourney spot remains goal for Cougars
New Orleans Times-Picayune
A 2-9 non-conference record was more of a hurdle than they might have expected, but the Houston Cougars, 7-16 for the season, are closing in on the chance to improve their level of play and restore some badly needed confidence via a berth in the Conference USA men's basketball tournament...
February 26, 2003
Tulane scores early, cruises past SLU 7-1
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane's ability to set the table, with a splash of base stealing and sacrifices, led to four runs in the first three innings Tuesday in the Green Wave's 7-1 victory against Southeastern Louisiana (3-5) at Turchin Stadium...
February 25, 2003
Wave coach credits middle for success
New Orleans Times-Picayune
In baseball, winning teams are often strong defensively up the middle, such as the world champion Anaheim Angels last season with players such as second baseman Adam Kennedy, shortstop David Eckstein and center fielder Darin Erstad...
February 25, 2003
Confident Losman impresses coaches
New Orleans Times-Picayune
J.P. Losman exudes confidence. Tulane coaches say their quarterback has been a delight in spring practice. He is loquacious, smug and one of the finest quarterbacks in Conference USA...
February 25, 2003
Pitino says Cardinals are fine despite struggles
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Last week's back-to-back losses have Louisville coach Rick Pitino wondering what's gone wrong. After a victory at Marquette on national television, the Cardinals lost at home to Memphis and then at Cincinnati...
February 24, 2003
McKiver revs up Tulane
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Senior Teana McKiver had 16 points and 16 rebounds, including eight offensive rebounds, to lead Tulane past Texas Christian University 74-65 on Sunday in a Conference USA game at Fogelman Arena...
February 23, 2003
Green Wave takes 2 from Pepperdine
New Orleans Times-Picayune
A crafty freshman and a gritty senior were the cornerstones to a Tulane doubleheader sweep against Pepperdine on Saturday at Turchin Stadium...
February 23, 2003
Wave offensive line more experienced
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Last season the Tulane football team had to rely on a young and inexperienced offensive line. The only thing that will change for the 2003 season is it won't be as inexperienced...
February 23, 2003
Tulane vs. TCU: 2 blockers' ball
New Orleans Times-Picayune
There should be a block party today at Fogelman Arena, as Texas Christian (7.0) and Tulane (5.8) are Conference USA's top two teams in blocked shots...
February 23, 2003
Weak Wave defense gives USM 76-72 win
New Orleans Times-Picayune
"Forty-eight points in the second half. That sums it up," Tulane coach Shawn Finney said. The Green Wave allowed Southern Miss 48 points in the final 20 minutes of its 76-72 Conference USA loss Saturday at Reed Green Coliseum...
February 23, 2003
USM overturns Tulane 76-72
Clarion Ledger
Southern Miss had been looking for a game like the one it played Saturday afternoon for the past six weeks...
February 22, 2003
Late free throws lift Green Wave
New Orleans Times-Picayune
In the most dramatic game of the season for the Tulane women's basketball team, it came down to a final shot by the nation's leading scorer -- who had already poured in 32 points...
February 22, 2003
Finney wants Wave to finish off foes
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane coach Shawn Finney would like nothing more than to be able to sit back and watch the Green Wave's reserves close out the final minutes of a few games...
February 22, 2003
Eagles desperate for victory
Hattiesburg American
There's not just a monkey on the back of the University of Southern Mississippi's basketball team. After losing nine games in 10 tries, and falling to 10-13 overall, it's become a full-fledged monster...
February 21, 2003
Wrestling a Bear
CollegeInsider.com
I knew full well that -- heading into the season -- Conference USA was going to be a bear. There was no question that the conference schedule was going to present us with a real challenge. We raised that challenge level even higher, with our tough non-league schedule. As a result, our confidence took a hit...
February 21, 2003
Young Wave pitchers show consistency
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Baseball great Satchel Paige once said, "Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move"...
February 21, 2003
Nadeau finds her niche
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane women's point guard Kelly Nadeau ran into a Samson-like downfall two weekends ago...
February 20, 2003
Charlotte's sharp-shooter
SI.com
Charlotte's Bobby Lutz, who has coached his share of 3-point sharpshooters, has the nation's best this year in junior Demon Brown...
February 20, 2003
Golden Eagles put themselves in terrible spot
Hattiesburg American
Last year, the University of Southern Mississippi men's basketball team only won 10 games, and missed the Conference USA tournament...
February 19, 2003
C-USA to step into Big Dance in fine fashion
Houston Chronicle
Barring upsets that inevitably pop up late in league races, four and possibly five Conference USA teams are in position to secure NCAA Tournament berths when the field is announced March 16 (Ch. 11, 5 p.m.)...
February 19, 2003
Wave makes crucial stops, defeats USF
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane has learned that when its offense isn't working, its defense has to carry the team...
February 19, 2003
Rebounding Problems Cost Bulls
Tampa Tribune
South Florida's effort was much better than its previous road outing, but the result was all too familiar - a loss...
February 19, 2003
Tulane takes one away
St. Petersburg Times
South Florida coach Seth Greenberg grimaced nearly every time a Tulane player grabbed an offensive rebound against his team Tuesday night in their Conference USA game at Fogelman Arena...
February 19, 2003
Tulane peaking at right time
Clarion Ledger
Slowly, but surely, the Tulane Green Wave has gotten its season headed in the right direction...
February 19, 2003
Houston extends USM's road woes
Clarion Ledger
Homecoming was anything but kind for Southern Miss' Charles Gaines and Dante Stiggers. The Houston natives had good games in front family and friends at Hofheinz Pavilion Tuesday night, but they and the rest of the Golden Eagles were not good enough to take down the Houston Cougars on their homecourt...
February 18, 2003
Parker's job is to 'cause havoc'
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane senior guard Byron Parker is usually one of the first players on the court for practice, diligently working to improve his shooting touch...
February 18, 2003
Wave LB to fight for spot
New Orleans Times Picayune
After a season in football purgatory, Brandon Spincer was again on the outside looking in during Tulane's football scrimmage Saturday...
February 17, 2003
George Mason hammered by hard-hitting Tulane 13-1
New Orleans Times Picayune
It was fitting when young Tulane fans flocked to first baseman Michael Aubrey for autographs after the Wave's 13-1 win against George Mason on Sunday at Turchin Stadium...
February 16, 2003
Brown breakout lifts Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
Three weeks of frustration ended Saturday night for Tulane's Brandon Brown. Brown, who had struggled in the previous four games, scored a season-high 28 points Saturday night in the Green Wave's 84-78 Conference USA victory over Texas Christian at Fogelman Arena...
February 16, 2003
Williams not ready for practice yet
New Orleans Times Picayune
Long after practice had ended Thursday morning, Tulane wide receiver Roydell Williams was still on the field. But instead of spending extra time going through drills and getting himself back into shape, Williams was helping freshman Damarcus Davis with his techniques...
February 16, 2003
Wave's lead blown away
New Orleans Times Picayune
A pinch-hitting freshman and a two-out rally stopped Tulane on Saturday at Turchin Stadium. Wave hurlers struck out 15 George Mason hitters, but timely hitting by the Patriots gave the Wave its first loss of the year, 6-3...
February 16, 2003
Wilson's role as a defender key for Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tiffany Wilson's role on the Tulane women's basketball team, although limited, is crucial...
February 16, 2003
Wave batters Frogs' defense
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Last year, TCU's Junior Blount lit up the Tulane Green Wave with 42 points. Tulane forward Brandon Brown didn't quite match that total, but he did more than enough Saturday night against the Horned Frogs...
February 16, 2003
South Florida Seniors Lead Homecoming Win
Tampa Tribune
South Florida returned home Saturday and returned to its winning ways against Houston...
February 15, 2003
USF's Kohn Again Forced To Play Through Pain
Tampa Tribune
South Florida senior point guard Reggie Kohn, who played last season with a stress fracture in his left leg that forced him to use crutches, had surgery in August to alleviate the pain...
February 15, 2003
Freshman makes his presence felt
New Orleans Times Picayune
Back in August, Tulane forward Brandon Brown saw something in freshman Quincy Davis that made him believe the Green Wave's post play was about to get a quick boost...
February 15, 2003
Wave rips Patriots
New Orleans Times Picayune
The one-inning wonders were at it again at Turchin Stadium, as Tulane came on strong in an inning for the third consecutive game en route to a 13-4 win against George Mason on Friday night...
February 14, 2003
Tulane coach relies on young pitchers
New Orleans Times Picayune
One thing you can't teach is experience. So Tulane baseball coach Rick Jones' plan is to give his young pitchers just that, and hope they can win a couple of games while they gain familiarity with college baseball...
February 14, 2003
Green Wave falls short vs. Memphis
New Orleans Times Picayune
Having a chance to win at the end was all Tulane coach Shawn Finney had asked for. Next time, he may ask for a little bit more...
February 14, 2003
Memphis' Massie too big for Green Wave to stop
New Orleans Times Picayune
For Tulane, the big question going in was easy: What do we do about Chris Massie? That's Chris Massie, the 6-foot-9, 253-pound post man who made like Shaq the last time the Green Wave went face-to-face with the University of Memphis...
February 14, 2003
Tigers rally, stop Tulane
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Whatever else can be said about Thursday night's college basketball game here at Fogelman Arena, do not leave out the following - that is why the players play the games and why the fans watch them...
February 14, 2003
Tulane looks to rebound
New Orleans Times Picayune
The Tulane women's basketball team, coming off a weekend in which it lost two conference home games, could use a little stimulus. Just in case the sunny skies of Florida and tonight's game against South Florida weren't enough to provide that, Coach Lisa Stockton arranged for a motivational speaker to address the team Thursday evening...
February 13, 2003
Pitino says C-USA on verge of national breakthrough
SI.com
Louisville may be the most visible team in Conference USA, climbing to No. 2 in the national polls, but Cardinals coach Rick Pitino said the rest of the league isn't far from joining them among the nation's elite...
February 13, 2003
Tulane shows progress with new rotation
New Orleans Times Picayune
For nearly three months, Tulane coach Shawn Finney searched for the right starting lineup and the right player to come off the bench to give the team a lift...
February 13, 2003
Tulane sets a Massie trap
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The University of Memphis might beat Tulane again. It might be another blowout. Just might be the kind of dominating performance that leaves no one questioning who's really the top team in the National Division of Conference USA...
February 12, 2003
Green Wave women win Invitational
New Orleans Times Picayune
The Tulane women's golf team used its only home date to its advantage. The Green Wave won the Tulane Invitational on Tuesday at English Turn, topping an eight-team field...
February 12, 2003
Frogs put an end to slump
Fort Worth Star Telegram
It wasn't a dominating performance or a game that will go down in TCU history. But it didn't have to be pretty. It just had to be a victory...
February 11, 2003
Tulane's biggest game of season approaches
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane's students shouldn't be surprised if they see basketball coach Shawn Finney walking the campus, trying to drum up support for Thursday night's game with Memphis...
February 11, 2003
Burks is the leader Tigers need at point
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Maybe he's not thought of in the same manner as T.J. Ford at Texas. Or Oklahoma's Hollis Price. Or Pitt's Brandin Knight. Or even Alabama's Maurice Williams...
February 11, 2003
Wave rebuilding its defensive line
New Orleans Times Picayune
They're as green as their helmets. But ready or not, a hodgepodge of players is suddenly starting on the Tulane defensive line...
February 11, 2003
Wake Forest's Haas leads Tulane Invitational by 7
New Orleans Times Picayune
Wake Forest's Bill Haas shot a 3-under 68 on Monday to take a seven-shot lead after the second round of the Tulane Invitational at English Turn Golf and Country Club...
February 10, 2003
Wave routs Hawks
New Orleans Times Picayune
For the first time in their three-game weekend series against Tulane, the St. Joseph's Hawks took a lead, going ahead 1-0 in the first inning...
February 10, 2003
Tulane blown out by DePaul
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane, which prides itself on tenacity and sharp shooting, had neither Sunday...
February 9, 2003
Wave aims to cut out turnovers
New Orleans Times Picayune
It has been a wacky weekend in Conference USA women's basketball action, with four upsets. Tulane was one of the favorites that fell, in perhaps its poorest outing of the season Friday against Marquette, 59-47...
February 9, 2003
Wave wallops St. Joseph's
New Orleans Times Picayune
What was a pleasant Saturday afternoon for baseball at Turchin Stadium quickly turned to anarchy in the fourth inning...
February 9, 2003
Mixed field set for Tulane golf tournament
New Orleans Times Picayune
Some of college golf's best players, both men and women, will come to New Orleans this week for the Tulane Invitational. Played Monday and Tuesday at English Turn, the tournament is the only home event of the year for Tulane golf, and it's one of only two combined men's and women's events in college golf...
February 9, 2003
Kinzer comes on strong to lead Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
When Tulane has needed someone to make a play, the job routinely has gone to one of its veteran players...
February 8, 2003
TU is streaking toward the top
New Orleans Times Picayune
When Tulane and Alabama-Birmingham met three weeks ago, the Green Wave was in what Coach Shawn Finney called a "must-win" situation...
February 8, 2003
Wave has ambitious football schedule
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane's 2003 football schedule, which includes six home games and a trip to the home of a national power, was announced Friday...
February 8, 2003
Kaplan's scores key Green Wave's victory
New Orleans Times Picayune
On a cold night for baseball, Tulane's Jonny Kaplan got hot. Kaplan, a senior center fielder, provided all the Green Wave's scoring in a 3-2 victory against St. Joseph's at Turchin Stadium in the season opener Friday...
February 8, 2003
TU women fizzle against Marquette at Fogelman Arena
New Orleans Times Picayune
Twenty-seven turnovers for the game and 27 percent shooting in the second half led to Tulane's demise Friday night at Fogelman Arena...
February 7, 2003
Green Wave can be 'as good as it wants to be'
New Orleans Times Picayune
If Tulane coach Rick Jones is concerned about the upcoming baseball season, he certainly isn't showing it...
February 7, 2003
TU's Slaughter has a nose for the ball
New Orleans Times Picayune
Call her "Windex," because she cleans the glass. Or "The Chairman," because she commands the boards. But whatever you call her, the fact is Tulane's Gwen Slaughter is the premier rebounder in Conference USA...
February 7, 2003
Blazers out to erase some bad memories
Birmingham News
UAB junior forward Gabe Kennedy acknowledged the importance of Saturday's game with the Tulane University Green Wave in the simplest of terms...
February 7, 2003
TU football goes back to the basics
New Orleans Times Picayune
There was a little rain Thursday, but no rainbows. There were welcoming "hellos," but no "alohas." It was the first day of spring football practice at Tulane, a long way from Honolulu, where the team last assembled and, on a sunny Christmas Day, upset the Hawaii Warriors in the ConAgra Foods Hawaii Bowl, 36-28...
February 6, 2003
Green Wave stocks up on defensive linemen
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane, which lost eight defensive players from its 8-5 team, on Wednesday nabbed six defensive linemen, a position left vacant by four graduating seniors...
February 6, 2003
Wave locks up 21, Tigers 27
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane entered the national letter-of-intent signing date with 21 committed football prospects and emerged with 21 signatures...
February 5, 2003
Tinsley paces Wave win
New Orleans Times Picayune
During Tulane's past three games, forward Wayne Tinsley showed he could be a factor for the Green Wave with his scoring...
February 5, 2003
Tulane cools off Houston
Houston Chronicle
With their two leading scorers held in check, the Houston Cougars had few answers for hungry Tulane, especially while struggling with 20 turnovers and ineffective ball movement...
February 5, 2003
Tigers, Wave classes add local flavor
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane's recruiting network stretches 3,000 miles, from Pasadena, Calif., to Camden, N.J. LSU's recruiting efforts covered virtually the same distance, from Los Angeles to Maryland...
February 5, 2003
Tigers, Wave classes add local flavor
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane's recruiting network stretches 3,000 miles, from Pasadena, Calif., to Camden, N.J. LSU's recruiting efforts covered virtually the same distance, from Los Angeles to Maryland...
February 4, 2003
Tulane seeking 1st win on road
New Orleans Times Picayune
Because winning on the road is not easy, coaches often talk about the mental toughness a team needs to be successful away from its home court...
February 4, 2003
Balanced game drives Houston to top
New Orleans Times Picayune
Houston coach Ray McCallum had every reason to have reservations about his team when conference play began...
February 4, 2003
Changes in backcourt help UH get on winning track
Houston Chronicle
Some factors for the Houston Cougars' turnaround are easy to discern, but others aren't as obvious. The Cougars were off to a 2-10 start, their worst since beginning the 1993-94 season 2-15...
February 3, 2003
Anderson works out of limelight to build UAB
Birmingham News
The office of the head basketball coach at Alabama is bigger than your apartment. The office of the head basketball coach at Auburn has a better view than your condo...
February 3, 2003
Slaughter helps Green Wave hand Bearcats rare loss at home
New Orleans Times Picayune
Gwen Slaughter scored 17 points, including 15 in the second half, and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Tulane to a 62-53 Conference USA victory over Cincinnati on Sunday at the Shoemaker Center...
February 2, 2003
Two for the money
Shreveport Times
Tulane's Aubrey, Southern's Weeks carry strong buzz; likely high first-round draft pick status...
February 2, 2003
Spann's hot hand leads Wave over ECU
New Orleans Times Picayune
During Thursday's practice, Tulane's Brandon Spann said he wasn't worried about his shooting slump. Against East Carolina on Saturday, he showed why...
February 2, 2003
Stockton prescribes remedy for Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune
Just call her Dr. Stockton. Tulane women's basketball coach Lisa Stockton played psychoanalyst with her team Friday at Louisville. Her squad has routinely struggled in the first half, and thrived coming out of halftime. So Stockton decided to play some mind games on her patients, er, players...
February 1, 2003
Mamou's Slaughter juggles motherhood, basketball at Tulane
Alexandria Town Talk
Mamou's Gwen Slaughter, graduate school student, wife, mother and owner of three straight double doubles, has come a long way since she was recruited by Tulane women's basketball coach Lisa Stockton...
February 1, 2003
Green Wave's Tinsley 'back into a rhythm'
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane forward Wayne Tinsley never thought it would take so long to get back into the shape he was in at the end of last season...
