NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans (10-9, 5-3 Southland) returns to Lakefront Arena for two games this week, beginning with Northwestern State University (7-13, 2-5 Southland) Wednesday at 7 p.m.
PROMOTIONS
Wednesday is Faculty Appreciation Night at Lakefront Arena. At halftime, student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA in the fall semester will be recognized.
TIP OFF
• Home Sweet Home! New Orleans returns to Lakefront Arena for two games this week, beginning with Northwestern State Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• The Privateers are 7-1 at Lakefront Arena this season and 3-0 in conference home games.
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Bryson Robinson was Southland Conference honorable mention after draining 14 triples last week, including tying the program record with nine at Central Arkansas Wednesday.
• Head coach
Mark Slessinger is 49-49 in Southland games since the Privateers joined the league.
• The Privateers are ranked No. 3 in forced turnovers (19.16) and fourth in steals (10.1).
• The lineup of
Damion Rosser,
Bryson Robinson,
Gerrale Gates,
Ezekiel Charles and
Scott Plaisance Jr. is 3-3 overall and 2-2 in Southland.
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Bryson Robinson has reached double figures in 11 games this season and
Ezekiel Charles leads all with 12 double digit games.
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Damion Rosser has posted multiple steals in five consecutive games.
• New Orleans is currently tied for fourth in the Southland with a 5-3 mark and tied for third most wins (overall) in 2018-19 (10).
• The Privateers are 5-3 in January.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game Notes:
http://unoprivateers.com/sports/2017/11/6/mens-basketball-game-notes.aspx
Live Stats:
https://uiwcardinals.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Watch/Listen:
http://unoprivateers.com/watch/
Social Media
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ABOUT THE PRIVATEERS
Since head coach
Mark Slessinger took over the Privateers, he is 4-4 against his former team Northwestern State.
New Orleans is 7-1 at Lakefront Arena this season with four consecutive wins on the Lakefront. The Privateers are 3-0 in home conference games.
Ezekiel Charles leads the club in scoring with 11.5 points per game and 5.6 rebounds.
ABOUT THE DEMONS
Port Allen native Ishmael Lane ranks second in the league in rebounding (8.7/game) and leads the Demons with 12.4 points per contest. C.J. Jones is shooting 80.6 percent from the line and adds 2.2 assists per game.
THE SERIES
The Privateers are 7-5 all-time versus Northwestern State, including a sweep last season.
SOUTHLAND ONLY STATS
Bryson Robinson leads the Privateers in scoring through seven conference games, averaging 13.3 points and is shooting over 40 percent from three-point range. His 21 assists are the most in league play.
Ezekiel Charles follows with 13.0 points and 7.8 rebounds and is hitting 82.6 percent of his free throws.
NEXT FOUR SAME TWO
The next four games feature or featured two opponents - UIW and Northwestern State. The Privateers defeated the Cardinals 61-52 Saturday in San Antonio. New Orleans hosts Northwestern State and UIW Wednesday and Saturday before heading to the Demons next week.
B ROB ON FIRE
Bryson Robinson shot 58.3 percent from three-point range and drained 14 triples in two games. The junior scored 28 points at Central Arkansas and followed with 19 in a win at UIW. On the week, he averaged 23.5 points and added 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals.
Here's a list of the most three-pointers in back-to-back games (current list compiled by SIDs e-mailing Queliz; for updates, please e-mail kqueliz@uno.edu)
1. Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy (18) - hit 10 twice
11/19 - 10 vs. Loyola Maryland
11/20 - 8 vs. Bowling Green
- followed 11/24 - 6 at Eastern Michigan
2. Bryson Robinson (14)
1/23 - 9 at Central Arkansas
1/26 - 5 at UIW
2. Keaton Wallace, UTSA (14)
1/17 - 5 at Middle Tennessee
1/19 - 9 at UAB
2. Isaiah Joe, Arkansas (14)
12/1 - 10 vs. FIU
12/5 - 4 at Colorado State
CONFERENCE STATS
Bryson Robinson leads the team in scoring in league play, averaging 14.0 points on 42.9 percent shooting from three-point range. He adds 21 assists and 13 steals through eight games.
Ezekiel Charles follows with 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds, and
Damion Rosser averages 9.6 points on 51.8 percent shooting and 14 steals.
SWISS ARMY LIFE
Damion Rosser has played every game this season and has guarded every position on the floor. On the year, he is averaging 8.7 points on 50.0 percent shooting and adds 4.2 rebounds, 40 assists, 31 steals and 12 blocks.
FREE THROW IMPROVEMENT
The Privateers went 15-of-19 from the charity stripe in a win at UIW Saturday. It marked the fifth time in seven games UNO shot 75.0 percent or better from the line.
SWARMING DEFENSE
With a defense in the top five nationally in steals and turnovers, UNO has forced 15+ turnovers 15 times this season and 20+ six times. The Privateers have collected 10+ steals 10 times. UNO is 10-5 when forcing 15-plus miscues.
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
Head coach
Mark Slessinger said the club is as balanced offensively as any team in the conference. New Orleans is 7-0 when four or more players reached double figures.
REACH 70? IT'S ALL UNO
New Orleans will look to continue to surpass the 70-point plateau. When the Privateers score 70 or more points, they are 8-2.
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