ROCHESTER, Mich. – Coming off a practice at the Palace at Auburn Hills, the University of New Orleans (0-1) is poised to upset #RV/RV Oakland University (1-0) Monday at 6 p.m. at the Blacktop at the O'rena. The game will be streamed on ESPN3 and on WatchESPN.
LAST TIME OUT
Travin Thibodeaux matched his career-high of 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting at St. John's University.
Jorge Rosa followed with 10 points and a career-best six rebounds.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Monday marks the first meeting between the Golden Grizzlies and Privateers.
PRESEASON RANKINGS
Oakland received two votes and 16 votes in the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls, respectively. The Horizon League member is led by Greg Kampe, who is in his 34
th season at the helm of the men's hoops program.
ABOUT OAKLAND
Kendrick Nunn dominated in the season opening victory, lighting up the stat sheet with 36 points, six assists and three steals in the 85-71 victory over Fort Wayne.
BLACKTOP
One of the most unique floors in the nation, Oakland plays on the Blacktop, a 4,000-seat arena that features an all-black court.
FOR THE PRIVATEERS
Turnovers were the issue Friday but the resilient New Orleans squad made it interesting with a 9-0 run late in the ballgame.
NEXT UP
Following Monday's slate, the Privateers head to the practice floor for a week before resuming 2017-18 regular season play at the University of Memphis November 21.
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