Mavs Ready to Tangle With Blue Tigers
Jan 28, 2011 | General, Women's Basketball
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OPENING TIP
• UNO visits Jefferson City, Mo., on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. game at Lincoln University.
• UNO is coming off a hard-fought 75-70 overtime loss at home against Fort Hays State on Wednesday.
• Heather Pohl scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds for her first career double-double against the Lady Tigers.
• UNO is on the road again next Wednesday at red-hot No. 23 Northwest Missouri State. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
UNO leads 2-0
UNO has won both meetings between the schools. The Mavericks won the meeting earlier this season and one back in 2007.
Last meeting
UNO 76, Lincoln 62
Dec. 18, 2010 - Omaha, Neb.
Jessica Zaruba scored a career-high 24 points in the win. The Mavericks led by as many as 24 in the second half. Vivian Essuon had 31 points for Lincoln.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
• Lincoln has lost 16 straight games after winning its season opener.
• UNO is still looking for its first conference road win of the season.
• Lincoln's Vivian Essuon leads the MIAA in field goal percentage (57.9). Essuon is third in rebounding, pulling down 9.6 rebounds per game.
• The Blue Tigers rank last in the conference in 3-point percentage. They hit on 22.2 percent and have only made 54 3-pointers this season. By comparison, UNO's Heather Pohl has made 46 herself.
POHL FINDS HER GROOVE
Junior forward Heather Pohl has been on fire of late. In the last seven games, Pohl is averaging 21.4 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Millard West product is averaging 17.3 points per game on the season, which ranks second in the MIAA. In the past seven games, she has climbed from outside of the top 10 in scoring in the MIAA to second. Pohl ranks among the top 10 in the conference in field goal percentage (10th; 43.2), 3-point percentage (5th; 38.0) and free throw percentage (3rd; 83.1).
CLIMBING THE CHARTS
Pohl hit two 3-pointers on Wednesday against Fort Hays State to bring her career total to 97. With three more 3-pointers, Pohl will become only the seventh Maverick all-time to hit 100 3-pointers in a career.
Pohl currently is tied for seventh in school history with her 97 made 3-pointers. Cayla Hargrove (2005-09) is in sixth place with 119, while Jennifer Mitchell (1998-02) holds the school record of 214.
SCOUTING THE BLUE TIGERS
The shorthanded Lincoln Blue Tigers have struggled this season, going 1-16 and 0-13 in MIAA play. Lincoln's lone win came in its season opener, as it defeated Rockhurst 59-57 in overtime.
Vivian Essuon leads the Blue Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 16.6 points per game and 9.6 rebounds per game. Essuon has led Lincoln in scoring in nine straight games. Essuon scored a career-high 31 points against UNO on Dec. 18.
Although Lincoln has lost all 13 MIAA games it's played, the margin of defeat has been within 10 points seven times. Recently, Lincoln lost to Fort Hays State, 64-60, in overtime and at Southwest Baptist, 63-60.
The Blue Tigers have rolled out a six-player rotation the past three games. In addition to the starting five, Quenita Washington has come off the bench to average 26.5 minutes per game. Washington is second on the team in scoring at 8.8 points per game. Cherakie Barrett, Jackeya Mitchell and Bria Dillard all average a little more than seven points per game.
STEALING THE TOP SPOT
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash is averaging 3.5 steals per game, which ranks first in the MIAA. A 2009-10 MIAA All-Defensive Team member, Nash recorded a career-high 11 steals this season in a 69-38 win over Calumet College on Nov. 27. Nash earned the first double-double of her career, as she also scored 13 points in the victory. Nash's 11 steals was one short of the school-record 12 steals, set by Linda Schabloske on Jan. 30, 1993.
COMEBACK KIDS
Last Saturday's win over Washburn marked the first time this year in 10 tries that the Mavs have come from behind to win after trailing at halftime. Before Saturday, UNO was 0-9 when trailing at halftime. The Mavs entered the break down 49-45 against the then-No. 6 Lady Blues.
A TELLING STAT
When UNO's opponent scores more points off turnovers this season, the Mavs are 0-8. Also, when UNO's starters are outscored by the opponent's starters, the Mavs are 0-8.
NASH HUNTING FOR MORE
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash ranked 15th nationally in steals per game in her freshman year in 2009-10, averaging 3.0 steals per contest. Nash was the highest-ranked MIAA player within the final NCAA Division II statistics report released in March, and her performance for the year earned her a spot on the conference's all-defensive team.
Fresh Faces
Head Coach Patty Patton Shearer has eight newcomers on her young roster for 2010-11, highlighted by transfers in sophomore guard Carly Cator (San Francisco State), junior forwards Jasamine Reeves (Lon Morris JC) and Lauren Andrews (Labette CC). Three freshmen are competing for playing time this season: guard Amanda Woodring (Millard West) and forwards Stacia Gebers (Superior) and Jordan Spencer (Millard West). Two freshmen, guards Natasha Mueller (Seward) and Aisle Quinlan (Des Moines Dowling Catholic), are redshirting.
Mavs Chosen Eighth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
Nebraska-Omaha was picked to finish eighth in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's 2010-11 preseason polls, the league office announced in October. The preseason conference standings are chosen in a survey of MIAA head coaches and media members.
The Mavericks earned 43 points in the coaches poll and 66 in the media list. The 12 conference coaches selected Washburn as their preseason favorite, while media voters had the Lady Blues and defending national champion Emporia State tied for their top choice.
UNO Named to 2009-10 WBCA Academic Top 25
The 2009-10 UNO women's basketball team earned a spot on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, the WBCA announced in July. The list recognizes schools throughout the nation that carry the best overall team grade-point averages for the entire season.
The Mavs rounded out all NCAA Division II institutions at 25th, posting a team GPA of 3.403. It marked the first time since 2006-07 that UNO was included on the WBCA Academic Top 25.
Next Up for the Mavs
Next Wednesday, the Mavs travel to face No. 23 Northwest Missouri State, winners of 11 straight games. That game tips off at 5:30 p.m.
Live Stats
Live Audio
Live Video
OPENING TIP
• UNO visits Jefferson City, Mo., on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. game at Lincoln University.
• UNO is coming off a hard-fought 75-70 overtime loss at home against Fort Hays State on Wednesday.
• Heather Pohl scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds for her first career double-double against the Lady Tigers.
• UNO is on the road again next Wednesday at red-hot No. 23 Northwest Missouri State. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
UNO leads 2-0
UNO has won both meetings between the schools. The Mavericks won the meeting earlier this season and one back in 2007.
Last meeting
UNO 76, Lincoln 62
Dec. 18, 2010 - Omaha, Neb.
Jessica Zaruba scored a career-high 24 points in the win. The Mavericks led by as many as 24 in the second half. Vivian Essuon had 31 points for Lincoln.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
• Lincoln has lost 16 straight games after winning its season opener.
• UNO is still looking for its first conference road win of the season.
• Lincoln's Vivian Essuon leads the MIAA in field goal percentage (57.9). Essuon is third in rebounding, pulling down 9.6 rebounds per game.
• The Blue Tigers rank last in the conference in 3-point percentage. They hit on 22.2 percent and have only made 54 3-pointers this season. By comparison, UNO's Heather Pohl has made 46 herself.
POHL FINDS HER GROOVE
Junior forward Heather Pohl has been on fire of late. In the last seven games, Pohl is averaging 21.4 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Millard West product is averaging 17.3 points per game on the season, which ranks second in the MIAA. In the past seven games, she has climbed from outside of the top 10 in scoring in the MIAA to second. Pohl ranks among the top 10 in the conference in field goal percentage (10th; 43.2), 3-point percentage (5th; 38.0) and free throw percentage (3rd; 83.1).
CLIMBING THE CHARTS
Pohl hit two 3-pointers on Wednesday against Fort Hays State to bring her career total to 97. With three more 3-pointers, Pohl will become only the seventh Maverick all-time to hit 100 3-pointers in a career.
Pohl currently is tied for seventh in school history with her 97 made 3-pointers. Cayla Hargrove (2005-09) is in sixth place with 119, while Jennifer Mitchell (1998-02) holds the school record of 214.
SCOUTING THE BLUE TIGERS
The shorthanded Lincoln Blue Tigers have struggled this season, going 1-16 and 0-13 in MIAA play. Lincoln's lone win came in its season opener, as it defeated Rockhurst 59-57 in overtime.
Vivian Essuon leads the Blue Tigers in scoring and rebounding with 16.6 points per game and 9.6 rebounds per game. Essuon has led Lincoln in scoring in nine straight games. Essuon scored a career-high 31 points against UNO on Dec. 18.
Although Lincoln has lost all 13 MIAA games it's played, the margin of defeat has been within 10 points seven times. Recently, Lincoln lost to Fort Hays State, 64-60, in overtime and at Southwest Baptist, 63-60.
The Blue Tigers have rolled out a six-player rotation the past three games. In addition to the starting five, Quenita Washington has come off the bench to average 26.5 minutes per game. Washington is second on the team in scoring at 8.8 points per game. Cherakie Barrett, Jackeya Mitchell and Bria Dillard all average a little more than seven points per game.
STEALING THE TOP SPOT
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash is averaging 3.5 steals per game, which ranks first in the MIAA. A 2009-10 MIAA All-Defensive Team member, Nash recorded a career-high 11 steals this season in a 69-38 win over Calumet College on Nov. 27. Nash earned the first double-double of her career, as she also scored 13 points in the victory. Nash's 11 steals was one short of the school-record 12 steals, set by Linda Schabloske on Jan. 30, 1993.
COMEBACK KIDS
Last Saturday's win over Washburn marked the first time this year in 10 tries that the Mavs have come from behind to win after trailing at halftime. Before Saturday, UNO was 0-9 when trailing at halftime. The Mavs entered the break down 49-45 against the then-No. 6 Lady Blues.
A TELLING STAT
When UNO's opponent scores more points off turnovers this season, the Mavs are 0-8. Also, when UNO's starters are outscored by the opponent's starters, the Mavs are 0-8.
NASH HUNTING FOR MORE
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash ranked 15th nationally in steals per game in her freshman year in 2009-10, averaging 3.0 steals per contest. Nash was the highest-ranked MIAA player within the final NCAA Division II statistics report released in March, and her performance for the year earned her a spot on the conference's all-defensive team.
Fresh Faces
Head Coach Patty Patton Shearer has eight newcomers on her young roster for 2010-11, highlighted by transfers in sophomore guard Carly Cator (San Francisco State), junior forwards Jasamine Reeves (Lon Morris JC) and Lauren Andrews (Labette CC). Three freshmen are competing for playing time this season: guard Amanda Woodring (Millard West) and forwards Stacia Gebers (Superior) and Jordan Spencer (Millard West). Two freshmen, guards Natasha Mueller (Seward) and Aisle Quinlan (Des Moines Dowling Catholic), are redshirting.
Mavs Chosen Eighth in MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
Nebraska-Omaha was picked to finish eighth in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's 2010-11 preseason polls, the league office announced in October. The preseason conference standings are chosen in a survey of MIAA head coaches and media members.
The Mavericks earned 43 points in the coaches poll and 66 in the media list. The 12 conference coaches selected Washburn as their preseason favorite, while media voters had the Lady Blues and defending national champion Emporia State tied for their top choice.
UNO Named to 2009-10 WBCA Academic Top 25
The 2009-10 UNO women's basketball team earned a spot on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll, the WBCA announced in July. The list recognizes schools throughout the nation that carry the best overall team grade-point averages for the entire season.
The Mavs rounded out all NCAA Division II institutions at 25th, posting a team GPA of 3.403. It marked the first time since 2006-07 that UNO was included on the WBCA Academic Top 25.
Next Up for the Mavs
Next Wednesday, the Mavs travel to face No. 23 Northwest Missouri State, winners of 11 straight games. That game tips off at 5:30 p.m.
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