UNO and Northwest Missouri State Renew MIAA Rivalr
Dec 8, 2011 | General, Women's Basketball
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Nebraska Omaha vs. Northwest Missouri State
Saturday, Dec. 10 • 1 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (3,500)
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Series Record: NWMSU leads 16-13
(Last meeting: NWMSU won 85-65 (2/3/11 at NWMSU)
The UNO Maverick women's basketball team plays its fourth straight home game, as old MIAA foe Northwest Missouri State visits the Sapp Fieldhouse on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Mavericks have won three games in a row and will look to defend their perfect record at home this season against the Bearcats, who made the Division II Final Four last season. Nebraska Omaha is in its first year as a reclassifying Division I school in 2011-12 and will play a full Summit League conference schedule in 2012-13.
Series History
Northwest Missouri State leads the all-time series, 16-13, and swept the season series last year when both teams were members of the MIAA. The Bearcats have won four of the last five games in the series. Northwest Missouri State took the last meeting on Feb. 3, 2011, at Northwest Missouri State, 85-65.
Last Time Out
Amanda Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points, as the UNO Mavericks blistered the nets in an 88-49 win over College of St. Mary Wednesday night at the Sapp Fieldhouse.
Woodring and freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench to combine for six first-half 3-pointers, sparking a 26-0 run in the first half to break open a game in which the Flames led for the majority of the first 11 minutes. Jamie Nash added 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the win, and Cox finished with 14 points, 12 coming in the first half.
The Mavs scored 49 points off the bench, smashing their previous season high of 20 against York on Dec. 1. Woodring and Cox alone combined to set the Mavs' highest bench output of the season before halftime with 24 points. UNO held the Flames scoreless for 8:58 while going on a 26-0 run to turn a 23-18 deficit into a 44-18 lead.
Woodring, who had been averaging 1.4 points per game coming into Wednesday, smashed her previous career high of 17 points, set at Missouri Western last season. She finished 8-of-12 on 3-pointers, and the Mavericks as a team finished 12-of-25 (48.0 percent). The 12 team 3-pointers were two shy of the school record.
The Mavs held a decisive advantage on the glass, 54-32. Paige Frauendorfer had a career-high 15 rebounds to go along with her six points. UNO outscored CSM 38-6 in the paint and 20-0 in fast break points.
The Coaches
Chance Lindley is in his first year as the Mavericks' head coach. The 35-year-old Lindley comes to UNO from Arizona, where he was an assistant for three years. Lindley's first collegiate head coaching gig came at Barton County Community College, where he went 34-4 in 2007-08 before moving on to Arizona. Lindley graduated cum laude from Wichita State in 2000 with a degree in physical education.
Gene Steinmeyer is in his 13th year as the head coach at Northwest Missouri State. Steinmeyer is 185-172 at the school and has a career record of 545-313 in 28 years. Steinmeyer graduated from Nebraska-Kearney in 1973.
Maverick Roundup
1) Amanda Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary. Woodring, who had been averaging 1.4 points per game coming into Wednesday, smashed her previous career high of 17 points, set at Missouri Western last season. She finished 8-of-12 on 3-pointers.
2) Paige Frauendorfer is off to the best start of any Maverick, averaging 14.8 points on 55.9-percent shooting from the field. The junior guard has led the Mavericks in scoring in six of the first nine games and has already set new career highs in both points (24) and rebounds (15). Frauendorfer has scored in double-figures in eight of nine games and has four double-doubles on the season.
3) Jamie Nash had five steals in the win over College of St. Mary, and she now has 208 career steals, which ranks her seventh in school history. Nash needs just 15 more to break into the top five. Nash is averaging 5.2 steals per game, which ranks second in the nation.
4) Freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench and scored a career-high 14 points against College of St. Mary. Cox ignited a 26-0 UNO run by scoring 12 points in the first half. She finished 6-of-10 on the night and 2-of-4 from 3-point range.
5) Heather Pohl has 128 career 3-pointers, which ranks her sixth in school history. Pohl needs just two more to move into sole possession of fifth place.
Scouting the Opponents
Northwest Missouri State is 2-7 on the season and is 0-3 in MIAA action. The Bearcats lost three key starters from last year's Division II Final Four team. Northwest Missouri State is led in scoring by Bellevue native Abby Henry, who averages 10.8 points per game. Omaha native Shelly Martin is scoring 10.6 points per game. The Bearcats have seven Nebraska natives on their roster.
A New Benchmark
Prior to Wednesday, the Maverick bench had been outscored by the opponent's bench in seven of eight games this year. But the Mavs' bench on Wednesday not only outscored College of St. Mary's bench, it equaled the Flames' total scoring output of 49 points. UNO smashed its previous season high of 20 bench points, set against York on Dec. 1. Amanda Woodring and Cathleen Cox combined to set the Mavs' new benchmark in the first half alone with 24 points.
Owning the Paint
The Mavericks have dominated the paint in their last three home wins. On Wednesday, UNO outscored College of St. Mary 38-6 in the paint. Last Thursday, UNO owned a 62-10 advantage in the paint against York, and on Saturday, the Mavs outscored Briar Cliff 34-14 for a combined 134-30 advantage in their last three home wins. The Mavs are 6-0 this year when winning the battle in the paint.
Scanning the Stats
Because of its reclassification period, Nebraska Omaha cannot be included in the official NCAA statistics. However, with 5.2 steals per game, Jamie Nash would rank second in Division I in that category. Quinnipiac's Felicia Barron leads the nation with 6.1 steals per game.
Clamping Down on 'D'
The Chance Lindley era is only nine games in, but already the Mavericks are showing improvements on last year's final defensive numbers. The Mavericks are allowing opponents 56.3 points per game, which is exactly 15 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 26.5 percent from long distance. That's a significant upgrade from last year, when UNO's opponents shot 35.8 percent from 3-point range and the Mavs finished last in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Winning Numbers
Sixty has been the magic number so far for the Mavericks. When holding opponents under 60 points, the Mavericks are 6-1. When scoring more than 60 points, the Mavericks are also 6-1. The only exceptions: a 54-48 loss at Marshall on Nov. 27, and a Nov. 12 loss at Metro State, 64-61. UNO has fallen in all three games that its trailed with five minutes to play. But when the Mavs are tied or winning with five minutes left, they are 6-0.
Record Seekers
Senior forward Heather Pohl and junior guard Jamie Nash are climbing the charts in UNO women's basketball history. Pohl ranks sixth in school history with 128 career 3-point field goals. She needs just two more to move into sole possession of fifth place and 27 to move into the top three. Pohl hit 62 treys last season, which ranks third for single-season 3-pointers made at UNO. Meanwhile, Nash ranks seventh in school history with 208 career steals. She needs just 15 more to take sole possession of fifth place and 35 to break into the top three. The school record is 331, set by Kriss Edwards from 1977-81.
Mavericks Reclassify to Division I
Nebraska Omaha announced in March 2011 its plan to reclassify from NCAA Division II to Division I, beginning with the 2011-12 school year. UNO, which was previously a member of the MIAA, accepted an invitation to join The Summit League and will compete as a full-fledged member with a regular-season conference schedule in 2012-13.
Next Up for the Mavericks
UNO will take next week off for final exams before hitting the road on Dec. 18 at Loyola Chicago at 2 p.m.
Live Stats
Live Webcast
Nebraska Omaha vs. Northwest Missouri State
Saturday, Dec. 10 • 1 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (3,500)
Live Stats: OMavs.com
Live Webcast: OMavs.com (subscription required)
Series Record: NWMSU leads 16-13
(Last meeting: NWMSU won 85-65 (2/3/11 at NWMSU)
The UNO Maverick women's basketball team plays its fourth straight home game, as old MIAA foe Northwest Missouri State visits the Sapp Fieldhouse on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Mavericks have won three games in a row and will look to defend their perfect record at home this season against the Bearcats, who made the Division II Final Four last season. Nebraska Omaha is in its first year as a reclassifying Division I school in 2011-12 and will play a full Summit League conference schedule in 2012-13.
Series History
Northwest Missouri State leads the all-time series, 16-13, and swept the season series last year when both teams were members of the MIAA. The Bearcats have won four of the last five games in the series. Northwest Missouri State took the last meeting on Feb. 3, 2011, at Northwest Missouri State, 85-65.
Last Time Out
Amanda Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points, as the UNO Mavericks blistered the nets in an 88-49 win over College of St. Mary Wednesday night at the Sapp Fieldhouse.
Woodring and freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench to combine for six first-half 3-pointers, sparking a 26-0 run in the first half to break open a game in which the Flames led for the majority of the first 11 minutes. Jamie Nash added 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the win, and Cox finished with 14 points, 12 coming in the first half.
The Mavs scored 49 points off the bench, smashing their previous season high of 20 against York on Dec. 1. Woodring and Cox alone combined to set the Mavs' highest bench output of the season before halftime with 24 points. UNO held the Flames scoreless for 8:58 while going on a 26-0 run to turn a 23-18 deficit into a 44-18 lead.
Woodring, who had been averaging 1.4 points per game coming into Wednesday, smashed her previous career high of 17 points, set at Missouri Western last season. She finished 8-of-12 on 3-pointers, and the Mavericks as a team finished 12-of-25 (48.0 percent). The 12 team 3-pointers were two shy of the school record.
The Mavs held a decisive advantage on the glass, 54-32. Paige Frauendorfer had a career-high 15 rebounds to go along with her six points. UNO outscored CSM 38-6 in the paint and 20-0 in fast break points.
The Coaches
Chance Lindley is in his first year as the Mavericks' head coach. The 35-year-old Lindley comes to UNO from Arizona, where he was an assistant for three years. Lindley's first collegiate head coaching gig came at Barton County Community College, where he went 34-4 in 2007-08 before moving on to Arizona. Lindley graduated cum laude from Wichita State in 2000 with a degree in physical education.
Gene Steinmeyer is in his 13th year as the head coach at Northwest Missouri State. Steinmeyer is 185-172 at the school and has a career record of 545-313 in 28 years. Steinmeyer graduated from Nebraska-Kearney in 1973.
Maverick Roundup
1) Amanda Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary. Woodring, who had been averaging 1.4 points per game coming into Wednesday, smashed her previous career high of 17 points, set at Missouri Western last season. She finished 8-of-12 on 3-pointers.
2) Paige Frauendorfer is off to the best start of any Maverick, averaging 14.8 points on 55.9-percent shooting from the field. The junior guard has led the Mavericks in scoring in six of the first nine games and has already set new career highs in both points (24) and rebounds (15). Frauendorfer has scored in double-figures in eight of nine games and has four double-doubles on the season.
3) Jamie Nash had five steals in the win over College of St. Mary, and she now has 208 career steals, which ranks her seventh in school history. Nash needs just 15 more to break into the top five. Nash is averaging 5.2 steals per game, which ranks second in the nation.
4) Freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench and scored a career-high 14 points against College of St. Mary. Cox ignited a 26-0 UNO run by scoring 12 points in the first half. She finished 6-of-10 on the night and 2-of-4 from 3-point range.
5) Heather Pohl has 128 career 3-pointers, which ranks her sixth in school history. Pohl needs just two more to move into sole possession of fifth place.
Scouting the Opponents
Northwest Missouri State is 2-7 on the season and is 0-3 in MIAA action. The Bearcats lost three key starters from last year's Division II Final Four team. Northwest Missouri State is led in scoring by Bellevue native Abby Henry, who averages 10.8 points per game. Omaha native Shelly Martin is scoring 10.6 points per game. The Bearcats have seven Nebraska natives on their roster.
A New Benchmark
Prior to Wednesday, the Maverick bench had been outscored by the opponent's bench in seven of eight games this year. But the Mavs' bench on Wednesday not only outscored College of St. Mary's bench, it equaled the Flames' total scoring output of 49 points. UNO smashed its previous season high of 20 bench points, set against York on Dec. 1. Amanda Woodring and Cathleen Cox combined to set the Mavs' new benchmark in the first half alone with 24 points.
Owning the Paint
The Mavericks have dominated the paint in their last three home wins. On Wednesday, UNO outscored College of St. Mary 38-6 in the paint. Last Thursday, UNO owned a 62-10 advantage in the paint against York, and on Saturday, the Mavs outscored Briar Cliff 34-14 for a combined 134-30 advantage in their last three home wins. The Mavs are 6-0 this year when winning the battle in the paint.
Scanning the Stats
Because of its reclassification period, Nebraska Omaha cannot be included in the official NCAA statistics. However, with 5.2 steals per game, Jamie Nash would rank second in Division I in that category. Quinnipiac's Felicia Barron leads the nation with 6.1 steals per game.
Clamping Down on 'D'
The Chance Lindley era is only nine games in, but already the Mavericks are showing improvements on last year's final defensive numbers. The Mavericks are allowing opponents 56.3 points per game, which is exactly 15 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 26.5 percent from long distance. That's a significant upgrade from last year, when UNO's opponents shot 35.8 percent from 3-point range and the Mavs finished last in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
Winning Numbers
Sixty has been the magic number so far for the Mavericks. When holding opponents under 60 points, the Mavericks are 6-1. When scoring more than 60 points, the Mavericks are also 6-1. The only exceptions: a 54-48 loss at Marshall on Nov. 27, and a Nov. 12 loss at Metro State, 64-61. UNO has fallen in all three games that its trailed with five minutes to play. But when the Mavs are tied or winning with five minutes left, they are 6-0.
Record Seekers
Senior forward Heather Pohl and junior guard Jamie Nash are climbing the charts in UNO women's basketball history. Pohl ranks sixth in school history with 128 career 3-point field goals. She needs just two more to move into sole possession of fifth place and 27 to move into the top three. Pohl hit 62 treys last season, which ranks third for single-season 3-pointers made at UNO. Meanwhile, Nash ranks seventh in school history with 208 career steals. She needs just 15 more to take sole possession of fifth place and 35 to break into the top three. The school record is 331, set by Kriss Edwards from 1977-81.
Mavericks Reclassify to Division I
Nebraska Omaha announced in March 2011 its plan to reclassify from NCAA Division II to Division I, beginning with the 2011-12 school year. UNO, which was previously a member of the MIAA, accepted an invitation to join The Summit League and will compete as a full-fledged member with a regular-season conference schedule in 2012-13.
Next Up for the Mavericks
UNO will take next week off for final exams before hitting the road on Dec. 18 at Loyola Chicago at 2 p.m.
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