SUNO releases 2011-2012 basketball and volleyball schedules

New Orleans, La. - The Southern University at New Orleans Lady Knights will open their 2011-2012 season^[1] on November 5th in Dallas, Texas against Paul Quinn with the home opener on November 12th against Concordia-Selma. SUNO's women will also play two exhibition games, one at Southern on November 11th and the other at Nicholls State on November 30th. SUNO will also participate in the University of St. Thomas Tournament in Houston, Texas on December 19th and 20th. SUNO's women finished the 2010-2011 season 18-5 and 3-4 in conference. A team made up mostly of underclassmen, Coach Elston King is licking his chops at the prospect of taking his young team's performance to the next level after a record-breaking season.

Forward Christine Conner, who will be a senior, was named an NAIA Honorable Mentiona All-American. She and former standout guard/forward LaTiondra Smith both made the All-GCAC team while guard Lydia Ross grabbed GCAC Co-Freshman of the Year honors.

2011 SUNO Volleyball Schedule^[2] Released

Coming off the most impressive one-season turnaround in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, the SUNO Lady Knights are preparing for what promises to be an intense season. After finishing their inaugural 2009 season with one win, SUNO achieved the improbable by reaching the finals of the GCAC Tournament in 2010. The season features matches against NCAA opponents the University of New Orleans and Alcorn State University.

The Lady Knights will also renew acquaintances against former conference rivals. The season opens in The Castle against Loyola on August 27th with Spring Hill College also on the docket. SUNO's conference schedule will consist of three in-season tournaments at Philander Smith, Talladega, and Dillard.

For Coach Naomi Washington the name of the game will be hustle and communication on the court. Washington feels that freshman signee, Christal Hollins, will add an athletic spark to the team. Plus she brings championship experience from the high school level. The Lady Knights also promise to be a more diverse team, which Washington feels will add an air of professionalism on the court. German setter Stephanie Bruhl will add to the mix in addition to players from two other countries.

SUNO 2011 Men's Basketball Schedule^[3] Released

The Knights' 2011-2012 schedule features the season opener at home against Florida Memorial University on November 4th. Other non-conference match-ups include former GCAC rivals Loyola, Spring Hill, and William Carey. SUNO will also get a visit from Johnson & Wales (North Miami) on September 11th in The Castle.

Having finished 11-14 and 4-3 in conference, SUNO will move forward inspired by individual contributions. Former point guard Brent Leduff was an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and a Louisiana Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention All-Louisiana team member. He, former center Andre Davis, and former shooting guard Ricardo Porter were all named to the GCAC All-Conference team.

Although all three players have played their final games in Knights uniforms, Coach Dale Valdery, will be looking to refine the current talent on the roster in addition to bringing energy to the team with new blood.

SUNO 2011/12 women's basketball schedule SUNO 2011 women's volleyball schedule SUNO 2011/12 men's basketball schedule^[4][5][6]

VISIT: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY at NEW ORLEANS^[7] VISIT: SUNOATHLETICS^[8]

References

1. ^{^} 2011-2012 season (www.suno.edu)
2. ^{^} 2011 SUNO Volleyball Schedule (www.suno.edu)
3. ^{^} SUNO 2011 Men's Basketball Schedule (www.suno.edu)
4. ^{^} SUNO 2011/12 women's basketball schedule (www.suno.edu)
5. ^{^} SUNO 2011 women's volleyball schedule (www.suno.edu)
6. ^{^} SUNO 2011/12 men's basketball schedule (www.suno.edu)
7. ^{^} SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY at NEW ORLEANS (www.suno.edu)
8. ^{^} SUNOATHLETICS (www.suno.edu)