NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Privateers women's basketball team will be hosting their annual Education Day on Dec. 18 when they welcome Tarleton State to the Lakefront Arena. The game tips at 11 a.m. and will have activities preceding.
All students in sixth grade and below are invited to attend and partake in a day of fun activities and basketball. Below is the timeline of events for the day.
2023 Education Day Agenda
-9:00 a.m. Students arrive at Lakefront Arena greeted by student-athletes, cheerleaders and Bruno, our mascot.
-9:45 a.m. Students will participate in educational activities with learning outcomes in math, problem solving, creative thinking, and geography.
-10:30 a.m. Students will receive a complimentary lunch.
-11:00 a.m. Game starts & select students will participate in on-court promotions/games.
Education Day was instituted at New Orleans in 2019 as a way to connect with youth from local schools. The first season saw not only a 60-point win, but a women's basketball attendance record.
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NEXT UP
The Privateers will make the short trip uptown to face Tulane on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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For 54 seasons, Privateer student-athletes have had the unique experience of wearing New Orleans across their chests. Like the city itself, our sports teams have been fueled by resiliency, grit, and the unquenchable desire to win. Our city also houses the nation's biggest celebration each year. And much like a Mardi Gras parade krewe, we are tethered to our community through pride, tradition, a culture of acceptance, and finally our commitment to show that New Orleans is a world-class city to live, learn, play and work. We invite you to become more involved with the only University that truly represents New Orleans all day, every day. Join #NOLAsTeam, We Are Your Krewe!
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