NEW YORK – A new season is finally here as the University of New Orleans will take on St. John's University November 10 at 6 p.m. CT at Carnesecca Arena. The game will be televised on Fox College Sports and can be watched on Fox Sports GO.
WHAT TO WATCH
Two Privateers –
Ezekiel Charles and
Tyren Harrison – will make their UNO debut Friday in a familiar place; Charles is a Brooklyn native and Harrison played at nearby Campus Magnet in Queens.
The reigning Southland Conference champions return two starters – seniors
Travin Thibodeaux and
Makur Puou. Thibodeaux averaged 8.7 points on 51.7 percent shooting, 7.3 rebounds, a team-high 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals en route to a conference all-defensive team selection while Puou put up averages of 5.8 points (55.8 percent), 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
Michael Zeno looks to move into the starting five after playing a key reserve role last season and seniors
Jorge Rosa and
Matthew Jiles, and sophomore
Bryson Robinson make up the returning group for
Mark Slessinger's squad.
HOW TO TUNE IN
Jude Young will bring you the action on
www.UNOPrivateers.com.
Live Stats:
http://www.redstormsports.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbaskbl.html?event=1568818&school=stjo&sport=mbaskbl&camefrom=&startschool=&
Notes:
http://unoprivateers.com/sports/2017/11/6/mens-basketball-game-notes.aspx
Audio:
http://unoprivateers.com/watch/?Live=1182&type=Live
Video:
https://www.foxsportsgo.com/program/286248/new-orleans-at-st-johns
SERIES HISTORY
Friday will be the first time the Red Storm and Privateers meet.
ABOUT ST. JOHN'S
Shamorie Ponds and Marcus LoVett return for St. John's averaging 33.3 points per game. The duo received All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honors last season and Ponds was a second-team preseason selection.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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@PrivateersMBB on Twitter,
@PrivateersMBB on Instagram, like
/PrivateersMBB on Facebook and subscribe to the
PrivateerAthletics YouTube channel.
