Mavs Hit Road for Final Time at Missouri Southern
Feb 22, 2011 | General, Women's Basketball
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OPENING TIP
• UNO closes out conference road play this year with a 5:30 p.m., game on Wednesday at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Mo.
• The Mavericks snapped a seven-game losing streak last Saturday with a 78-64 win at Southwest Baptist. The Mavs are 2-10 in road games this year, the only other win coming on Nov. 18 at Missouri S&T.
• UNO hosts Pittsburg State in the season finale on Saturday on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m., at Sapp Fieldhouse.
SERIES HISTORY
MSSU leads 4-1
UNO has lost three straight games against the Lions. The lone win came at Missouri Southern on Jan. 16, 2010, 60-57.
Last meeting
Missouri Southern 76, UNO 66
Jan. 15, 2011 - Omaha, Neb.
The Lions hit 7-of-17 three-pointers in the first half to jump out to a 38-30 halftime lead. UNO got as close as six with 2:00 remaining, but the Lions held strong down the stretch.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
• Missouri Southern is sixth in the MIAA in scoring offense (66.0 ppg) and is tied for fifth in scoring defense (63.4 ppg).
• UNO is seventh in scoring offense (65.4 ppg) and 12th in scoring defense (71.2 ppg).
• The Lions are 5-7 on the road this year but are 10-2 at home, including an 8-1 mark in conference play.
• UNO continues to lead the conference in free throw percentage (73.5 percent) and is second in steals per game (9.5 per game).
BETTER ON THE BOARDS
The Mavs outrebounded Southwest Baptist, 32-26, in Saturday's win. It marked the first time UNO outrebounded its opponent in seven games and only the second time in the last 14 games. The Mavs are 3-3 in the six games that they've outrebounded their opponent this season.
60 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Mavericks have found success when scoring 60 or more points and when holding opponents under 60 points this season. UNO is 7-8 in games where it scores 60-plus points and is 3-0 when holding opponents under 60 points. However, the Mavericks are 0-8 when scoring fewer than 60 points and are 4-17 when allowing 60 or more points.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Missouri Southern is led by the MIAA's second-leading scorer, Jasmine Lovejoy, who averages 17.6 points per game. The 5-8 senior guard also leads the Lions in rebounds per game (7.8), steals per game (2.0) and minutes per game (34.9) Lovejoy was a third-team All-American playing her JUCO ball at Northeast (Neb.) College.
Erin Rice is averaging 13.4 points per game this season for the Lions, while Kelby Fritz averages 8.2 points per game and a team-best 3.2 assists per game.
TELLING STATS
When UNO's opponent scores more points off turnovers this season, the Mavs are 1-13. The lone win came on Saturday at Southwest Baptist, when the Mavs were outscored 23-20 in points off turnovers. Also, when UNO's starters are outscored by the opponent's starters, the Mavs are 0-12. UNO is 7-5 when its starters outscore the opponent's starters, including Saturday's win where the Mavs' first five outscored Southwest Baptist's, 66-48.
HITTING THE CENTURY MARK
Pohl hit three three-pointers on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Lincoln to bring her career total to 100. Pohl joined only six other Mavericks who have made 100 three-pointers in a career. Cayla Hargrove (2005-09) is ahead of Pohl in sixth place with 119, while Jennifer Mitchell (1998-02) holds the school record of 214. Pohl has currently made 109 three-pointers and needs just 11 more to move into sixth place in school history.
REACHING 100 IN STYLE
Head Coach Patty Patton Shearer recorded her 100th win at UNO in emphatic fashion with an 87-83 win over No. 6 Washburn on Saturday, Jan. 22. Patton Shearer became just the second coach in Mavs' history to reach 100 wins at the school. Cherri Mankenberg, who compiled a 344-277 record from 1976-98, is the only other coach to do so. Patton Shearer's record at UNO is 101-93, and her career record stands at 161-142.
STEALING THE TOP SPOT
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash is averaging 3.1 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.
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
The Mavericks host Pittsburg State in the season finale on Saturday on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m., at Sapp Fieldhouse.
Live Stats
Live Audio
Live Video
OPENING TIP
• UNO closes out conference road play this year with a 5:30 p.m., game on Wednesday at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Mo.
• The Mavericks snapped a seven-game losing streak last Saturday with a 78-64 win at Southwest Baptist. The Mavs are 2-10 in road games this year, the only other win coming on Nov. 18 at Missouri S&T.
• UNO hosts Pittsburg State in the season finale on Saturday on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m., at Sapp Fieldhouse.
SERIES HISTORY
MSSU leads 4-1
UNO has lost three straight games against the Lions. The lone win came at Missouri Southern on Jan. 16, 2010, 60-57.
Last meeting
Missouri Southern 76, UNO 66
Jan. 15, 2011 - Omaha, Neb.
The Lions hit 7-of-17 three-pointers in the first half to jump out to a 38-30 halftime lead. UNO got as close as six with 2:00 remaining, but the Lions held strong down the stretch.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
• Missouri Southern is sixth in the MIAA in scoring offense (66.0 ppg) and is tied for fifth in scoring defense (63.4 ppg).
• UNO is seventh in scoring offense (65.4 ppg) and 12th in scoring defense (71.2 ppg).
• The Lions are 5-7 on the road this year but are 10-2 at home, including an 8-1 mark in conference play.
• UNO continues to lead the conference in free throw percentage (73.5 percent) and is second in steals per game (9.5 per game).
BETTER ON THE BOARDS
The Mavs outrebounded Southwest Baptist, 32-26, in Saturday's win. It marked the first time UNO outrebounded its opponent in seven games and only the second time in the last 14 games. The Mavs are 3-3 in the six games that they've outrebounded their opponent this season.
60 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
The Mavericks have found success when scoring 60 or more points and when holding opponents under 60 points this season. UNO is 7-8 in games where it scores 60-plus points and is 3-0 when holding opponents under 60 points. However, the Mavericks are 0-8 when scoring fewer than 60 points and are 4-17 when allowing 60 or more points.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Missouri Southern is led by the MIAA's second-leading scorer, Jasmine Lovejoy, who averages 17.6 points per game. The 5-8 senior guard also leads the Lions in rebounds per game (7.8), steals per game (2.0) and minutes per game (34.9) Lovejoy was a third-team All-American playing her JUCO ball at Northeast (Neb.) College.
Erin Rice is averaging 13.4 points per game this season for the Lions, while Kelby Fritz averages 8.2 points per game and a team-best 3.2 assists per game.
TELLING STATS
When UNO's opponent scores more points off turnovers this season, the Mavs are 1-13. The lone win came on Saturday at Southwest Baptist, when the Mavs were outscored 23-20 in points off turnovers. Also, when UNO's starters are outscored by the opponent's starters, the Mavs are 0-12. UNO is 7-5 when its starters outscore the opponent's starters, including Saturday's win where the Mavs' first five outscored Southwest Baptist's, 66-48.
HITTING THE CENTURY MARK
Pohl hit three three-pointers on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Lincoln to bring her career total to 100. Pohl joined only six other Mavericks who have made 100 three-pointers in a career. Cayla Hargrove (2005-09) is ahead of Pohl in sixth place with 119, while Jennifer Mitchell (1998-02) holds the school record of 214. Pohl has currently made 109 three-pointers and needs just 11 more to move into sixth place in school history.
REACHING 100 IN STYLE
Head Coach Patty Patton Shearer recorded her 100th win at UNO in emphatic fashion with an 87-83 win over No. 6 Washburn on Saturday, Jan. 22. Patton Shearer became just the second coach in Mavs' history to reach 100 wins at the school. Cherri Mankenberg, who compiled a 344-277 record from 1976-98, is the only other coach to do so. Patton Shearer's record at UNO is 101-93, and her career record stands at 161-142.
STEALING THE TOP SPOT
Sophomore guard Jamie Nash is averaging 3.1 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.
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
The Mavericks host Pittsburg State in the season finale on Saturday on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 1:30 p.m., at Sapp Fieldhouse.
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