PI Podcast Episode #4

The guys discuss their first impressions of the young UNO basketball season through the first four games, look ahead to the next couple of contests, and do a quick overview of the Southland Conference thus far.

To listen, go to our Podcast page, subscribe on iTunes, or you can get the direct download here.

UNO falls to Boise State, 100-80

The Privateers fell behind early 24-5 and never recovered en route to a 100-80 loss to Boise State on Saturday at Lakefront Arena. Cory Dixon led New Orleans with 23 points.

In game two, the UNO women rallied from 13 down but lost to Jacksonville State, 54-51.

Official UNO-Boise box score
Official UNO-JSU box score
UNO-Boise game thread

Nostalgia: UNO tops #21 NC St (2007)

Six years ago today marks the last time the Privateers defeated a nationally ranked opponent. New Orleans used a last-second banked three-pointer from T.J. Worley to upset the Wolfpack. Here is the video of the end of the game plus photos.

Video: UNO beats LSU (12-20-86)

For your weekend entertainment, in advance of next week's UNO-LSU men's basketball matchup, Privateer Island presents the complete landmark 82-71 victory by the Privateers at LSU from December 20, 1986.

WBB: Grambling Routs UNO

Dannisha Jackson

Behind 30 points and 11 rebounds from senior Joanna Miller, Grambling thrashed the Privateers 76-52 in New Orleans' 2013-14 home opener.

Dannisha Jackson led UNO with 12 points.

Box score from official site

MBB: Privateers Open With Win

The Privateers tipped off the 2013-14 men's basketball season at Lakefront Arena Tuesday night by routing visiting Millsaps College 81-45.

New Orleans (1-0) led 37-24 at the half and used a 21-1 second half run to cruise to victory. Senior Cory Dixon paced UNO with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Talk about the game in our forum
Box score from official site

Video: 1989-90 home opener highlights

To celebrate tomorrow's basketball home opener versus a nondescript team, here are highlights of UNO's 1989-90 home opener against the Florida A&M Rattlers. Unremarkable other than the bizarre footage of Ronnie Lamarque and Aaron Broussard singing a UNO-adapted version of "Shout" at courtside. As in many of the highlights, please also enjoy the pre-murder and fully toupeed Vince Marinello.

PI Podcast Episode #3

College basketball season has finally arrived, and Shaun and Steve preview the 2013-14 New Orleans Privateers in this third installment of the Privateer Island Podcast.

Included is a roster overview, discussion of returning and new players, and an in-depth look at the schedule, which contains several challenging non-conference matchups followed by UNO's first ever journey through the Southland Conference.

To listen, go to our Podcast page, subscribe on iTunes, or you can get the direct download here.