Women’s basketball team from Tulane (10-19, 3-14 AAC) starts AAC Tournament play against SMU (14-15, 8-10 AAC) in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tulane is the No. 14 seed facing the No. 11 seed Mustangs. In the last game, Tulane lost to Tulsa, with player Irina Parau shining with 16 points and 14 rebounds. SMU, led by Toyelle Wilson, has lost three of its last four games. The Green Wave lead the all-time series with SMU 26-16.

By the Numbers
  • Tulane's record: 10-19 overall, 3-14 in AAC
  • SMU's record: 14-15 overall, 8-10 in AAC
  • Tulane leads the all-time series with SMU 26-16
State of Play
  • Tulane faces SMU in the first round of the AAC Tournament as the No. 14 seed
  • Smu has lost three of their last four games
  • Tulane is 2-0 all-time against the No. 11 seed in the tournament
Bottom Line

Tulane women's basketball kicks off AAC Tournament play against SMU, aiming to advance beyond the first round and improve their performance after a tough season.