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Privateers hit two early homers but cannot hold off LSU

• By: Emmanuel Pepis

UNO rallies from 13-point deficit to down SFA

• January 16, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Down 17-4 midway through the first, the Privateers’ furious rally gave UNO a 29-28 edge at the half. In the second, New Orleans continued to force turnovers en route to a 68-61 victory Wednesday evening at Lakefront Arena.

Ron Maestri inducted to Louisiana Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame

• January 15, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Legendary former New Orleans Privateers head baseball coach, Ron Maestri was inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday. Maestri amassed 543 career wins in two stints as head coach of the Privateers.

Dominant third quarter gives UNO women first conference win of season

• January 13, 2019
• By Ken Trahan

New Orleans (5-8, 1-3 SLC) turned a three-point halftime deficit into a 15-point lead at the end of three periods and picked up their first Southland Conference win of the season, 88-76 over the McNeese State Cowgirls (2-13, 0-4 SLC) Saturday at Lakefront Arena.

UNO takes wire-to-wire win over McNeese for third straight SLC win

• January 12, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Four players reached double figures and the Privateers shot 66.7 percent from the second half to earn their third consecutive victory, dropping McNeese State University (5-12, 1-3 Southland) 79-66 Saturday afternoon at Lakefront Arena. The win improves the University of New Orleans’ record to 3-1 in Southland Conference play.

Robinson III sparks first half dominance at Lamar, Charles sets career-high in win No. 100 under Slessinger

• January 9, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Larry Robinson III sparked a 14-3 run in the first half and shined in overtime, Ezekiel Charles scored a career-high 22 points, the Privateers took 13 free throws in overtime, draining 11.

UNO uses 11-0 run to down HBU in overtime

• January 5, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Down four in overtime, the Privateers went on an 11-0 run to upend Houston Baptist University (5-8, 1-1 Southland) 81-76 Saturday afternoon at Lakefront Arena. Despite the limited opportunities at the line, UNO was perfect down the stretch, connecting on all six from the charity stripe in the final minute of the contest.

UNO falls in Southland opener at ACU

• January 2, 2019
• By Kelvin Queliz

Scott Plaisance Jr. finished with a career-high 18 points, seven rebounds and a block and Ezekiel Charles added 12 points six boards and five steals.

New Year’s dreams for local teams

• January 1, 2019
• By Ken Trahan

As I sit here at the start of the beginning of 2019, sports images as usual are fixated on the mind as many images flash on screen with more bowl games approaching.

Southland Gives Back: UNO partners with Audubon Zoo and Children’s Hospital

• December 19, 2018
• By Zack Chavez

The Privateers group joined fellow Zoo Lights participants at the “Elves Workshop” Sunday, Dec. 9, where they helped pen special messages and pictures that will be delivered to patients at Children’s Hospital.

Privateers start fast, top Williams Baptist by 28 at Alario Center

• December 18, 2018
• By Kelvin Queliz

Jorge Rosa had a season-high 14 points to help lead the offensive barrage that got going early.