Tulane Baseball Wins Key Series Against Wichita State

Green Wave Report also covers basketball transfer portal and exclusive interview with Tulane AD

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:24pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game or match, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives, conveying the intensity and energy of the sport.Tulane's baseball team claims a crucial series win over the top team in the conference, showcasing their strength through a cubist lens.Wichita Today

The Tulane baseball team claimed two out of three games in an important series against the top team in the American Conference, the Wichita State Shockers. The Green Wave's strong pitching, defense, and timely hitting were the keys to the series victory. The report also covers the upcoming NCAA basketball transfer portal opening and a preview of an exclusive four-part interview with Tulane Athletic Director David Harris.

Why it matters

The baseball series win over Wichita State is a significant boost for Tulane's postseason hopes, as the Green Wave looks to challenge the top teams in the conference. The transfer portal news is also important for Tulane basketball, as the program looks to reload its roster for next season. The exclusive AD interview provides valuable insight into the state of Tulane athletics.

The details

Tulane's baseball team defeated Wichita State, the top team in the American Conference, by winning two out of the three-game series. The Green Wave's pitching staff, led by a strong outing from starter JD Rodriguez, was the key to the series victory, along with timely hitting and solid defense. However, the team's Friday night starter, Trey Cehajic, continues to struggle with his command at times. The NCAA basketball transfer portal opens on Tuesday, April 7th, and Tulane coaches Ron Hunter and Ashley Langford will be interviewed later this week to discuss the potential impact on their programs. Additionally, the first part of a four-part exclusive interview with Tulane Athletic Director David Harris will air on the Green Wave Report's YouTube channel, with subsequent parts airing over the next two weeks.

  • The baseball series against Wichita State took place this past weekend.
  • The NCAA basketball transfer portal opens on Tuesday, April 7th.
  • Part 1 of the exclusive interview with Tulane AD David Harris will air on Monday at noon.
  • Part 2 of the exclusive interview with Tulane AD David Harris will air on Wednesday at noon.

The players

JD Rodriguez

Tulane baseball starting pitcher who had a strong outing in the series against Wichita State.

Trey Cehajic

Tulane baseball Friday night starting pitcher who has struggled with his command at times this season.

Ron Hunter

Tulane men's basketball head coach who will be interviewed about the upcoming NCAA transfer portal.

Ashley Langford

Tulane women's basketball head coach who will be interviewed about the upcoming NCAA transfer portal.

David Harris

Tulane Athletic Director who is being featured in a four-part exclusive interview series.

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What they’re saying

“This is the Green Wave team that we've been looking for all year. Saturdays series clinching finale was the most complete game we've seen out of Tulane this season.”

— Doug Joubert, Analyst

What’s next

Part 2 of the exclusive interview with Tulane AD David Harris will air on Wednesday at noon.

The takeaway

Tulane's baseball team has proven it can compete with the top teams in the American Conference, boosting its postseason hopes. The upcoming NCAA basketball transfer portal opening is also a key storyline to watch for the Green Wave programs as they look to reload their rosters for next season. The exclusive interview with the Tulane AD provides valuable insight into the state of the university's athletics department.