Anemic Outing at Ohio State

Setting a program record for fewest points in a regular season game, the Privateers fell at Ohio State, 78-36.

New Orleans shot just 25% from the field and 1-for-11 from three-point range.  They did not reach 20 points in either half.  They did not have a single player in double figures, and were led by Jordan Johnson with 8 points.  They were also outrebounded 49-28.

After the Christmas break, the next game will be at former conference rival Stephen F. Austin on December 29.

Big Win Over Birmingham Southern

After struggling with their last Division III opponent in a narrow win over Belhaven, the Privateers (5-6) emphatically took care of business on Thursday evening against Birmingham Southern, 91-51.

New Orleans led big early and were never threatened, building a 49-24 lead at the half and expanding the cushion from there.  Though he finished below his season average due to only needing to play 21 minutes, Jordan Johnson still led the UNO offensive attack with 16 points.  Turk Vincent had a strong outing, posting a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double in just 19 minutes.  Freshman Dorian Booker came off the bench to add 12, and Tyson Jackson had 11.

The Privateers have two more non-conference guarantee games away from home before they start conference play.  Next up is a road trip to Ohio State.

UNO Rally Falls Short at USF

Jordan Johnson

San Francisco held off a strong New Orleans rally to beat the Privateers on their home court, 85-72.

The Privateers (4-6) trailed by as many as 21 points in the first half and were down 44-27 at the break.  But a rally fueled primarily by Jordan Johnson and Tyson Jackson brought UNO to within three at 68-65. But the Dons regained control, grabbing some key offensive rebounds down the stretch, and won going away.

Johnson led the Privateers with 28 points.  Jackson added 18 as well as tying for a team-high 5 rebounds.

UNO returns home on Thursday to face Division III Birmingham Southern.

Privateers Lose Another Lead Late

In a pattern that is becoming familiar, the Privateers led most of the way at San Jose State before falling behind late and losing 87-82.

New Orleans trailed very early but took control of the game midway through the first half, led at halftime, and expanded that lead into the second half.  But the host Spartans had UNO on their heels down the stretch, overtaking them and securing a narrow victory on Saturday afternoon.

Jah Short had the best game of his young career, posting 18 points and 8 rebounds on 7-of-7 shooting in just 18 minutes.  Jordan Johnson's shooting was off but he still led the way with 24 points and 6 assists.

The Privateers (4-5) continue their California trip with a game at San Francisco on Monday night.