November 14, 2025

Privateers Wallop Tulane

The Privateers jumped to an early lead, nearly surrendered it, then finished with 10 minutes of superb basketball to wipe out crosstown rival Tulane, 85-63.

Coleton Benson led the way in UNO's successful trip uptown with 33 points, including 8-for-12 shooting from beyond the arc. New Orleans led Tulane 42-31 at the break after Benson drained a three at the first half buzzer. The Green Wave rallied to sneak within five but got no closer, as UNO tore off a deadly 16-4 run to salt the game away.

Jay Buckley contributed 15 points and 12 assists to the Privateer cause. Churchill Abass added 11 points and 8 rebounds.

UNO will head west to take on Pepperdine and then Fresno State at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational next week.