Kaleb Roper struck out nine. (Shotgun Spratling)

Tulane Begins Its ‘New Season’

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NEW ORLEANS — In our preview of the American Athletic Conference, Tulane and Cincinnati were our picks to finish in last and next to last. Both programs entered the season going through a transition period. The Green Wave lost multiple weekend starters and five of their top six hitters in Travis Jewett’s second season while Cincinnati entered the Scott Googins era after hiring him away from crosstown rival Xavier.

Despite sub-.500 records heading into conference play, both coaches are optimistic about the future. Googins and his club are[…]