Mavericks Host Concordia on Thursday
Jan 18, 2012 | General, Women's Basketball
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Nebraska Omaha vs. Concordia
Thursday, Jan. 19 • 7 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series Record: UNO leads 6-3
Last Meeting: UNO 61-49; Omaha, Neb., 1975-76
UNO Mavericks
Game 20
2011-12 Record: 11-8
Head Coach: Chance Lindley
Alma Mater: Wichita State (2000)
Record at UNO: 11-8 (1st year)
Career Record: Same
Concordia Bulldogs
Game 20
2011-12 Record: 17-2, 10-2 GPAC
Head Coach: Drew Olson
Alma Mater: Concordia (2003)
Record at School: 122-59 (6th year)
Career Record: Same
The UNO women's basketball team (11-8) returns home on Thursday to host NAIA Division II No. 5 Concordia at 7 p.m. at the Sapp Fieldhouse. Links to live stats and a webcast will be available on OMavs.com. The Bulldogs stand at 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the GPAC. The Mavericks have already beaten two ranked NAIA Division II teams this season. UNO knocked off No. 2 Briar Cliff, 63-47, on Dec. 3, and No. 17 College of Saint Mary, 88-49, on Dec. 7. Concordia has also beaten both Briar Cliff (89-87 OT) and College of Saint Mary (82-52). UNO and Concordia both beat York as well.
Series History
UNO leads the all-time series 6-3, but the Mavericks and Bulldogs haven't played since the 1975-76 season when UNO won 61-49. All nine games between the schools occurred from 1971-1976.
Last Time Out
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Behind a gritty defensive effort in the second half, the UNO women's basketball team fought its way to a 74-61 win over Sioux Falls Sunday afternoon at the Stewart Center. Heather Pohl scored 18 points to lead four Mavs in double-figures, as UNO improved to 11-8 on the year. Sioux Falls, in its third and final year of transitioning from NAIA to Division II, dropped to 10-2 on the season and saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end. Trailing 52-51 with 8:48 left after a 10-3 Sioux Falls run, the Mavericks took over. UNO outscored Sioux Falls 23-9 in the final 8:48 and hit 8-of-8 from the free throw line down the stretch to secure the win.
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. Lindley is assisted by Jason Flores, in his eighth year at UNO, and first-year UNO coaches Shanele Stires and Elena Lovato.
Drew Olson is in his sixth year as the head coach at Concordia. Olson has a 122-59 record at the school and overall as a head coach. A 2003 graduate of Concordia, Olson is assisted by Amy Harms.
Scouting the Opponents
Concordia, ranked No. 5 in NAIA Division II, is 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Concordia has a 9-1 road record this year. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Kristen Conahan, who averages 15.8 points per game. Amber Kistler averages 13.2 points per game and hits a team-best 39.1 percent from 3-point range. Lori Laboda adds 7.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Scouting the Opponents
Concordia, ranked No. 5 in NAIA Division II, is 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Concordia has a 9-1 road record this year. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Kristen Conahan, who averages 15.8 points per game. Amber Kistler averages 13.2 points per game and hits a team-best 39.1 percent from 3-point range. Lori Laboda adds 7.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Maverick Roundup
1) Paige Frauendorfer leads UNO with 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Frauendorfer has a team-high seven double-doubles this year and has set career highs in points (24) and rebounds (15).
2) Jamie Nash is close behind Frauendorfer at 12.4 points per game. Nash also averages 6.6 assists per game and 4.4 steals per game, which ranks second in the nation.
3) The Mavericks are 10-1 this year when outrebounding their opponent, and UNO has won the battle on the boards in seven of eight home games so far this season. UNO is 1-7 when not outrebounding its opponent.
4) The Mavericks are 11-1 this year when winning the battle in the paint and are 0-7 when not outscoring their opponents in the lane. During a four-game winning streak in early December, the Mavericks dominated play in the paint, posting a combined 156-46 advantage for an average of 39.0-10.6 per game.
5) Sixty has been the magic number so far for the Mavericks. When holding opponents under 60 points, the Mavericks are 8-1. And when scoring more than 60 points, the Mavericks are 11-2.
6) UNO has fallen in all eight games that its trailed with five minutes to play. But UNO has played well with a lead this season. The Mavericks are 9-0 when leading at halftime and are 11-0 when tied or leading with five minutes left in regulation.
Record Seekers
Senior forward Heather Pohl and junior guard Jamie Nash are climbing the charts in UNO women's basketball history. Pohl ranks fourth in school history with 149 career 3-point field goals. She needs just seven more to move into sole possession of third place. Pohl also moved into the top 10 in school history for career offensive rebounds at Loyola Chicago on Dec. 18. Pohl now has 155 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 245 career steals. She needs 20 more to move into second place. The school record is 331, set by Kriss Edwards from 1977-81. Nash also entered the top 10 this season in career assists with 329, which ranks tied for sixth.
Nash Steals Way Into National Stats
Because of its reclassification period, Nebraska Omaha cannot be included in the official NCAA statistics during its first year in Division I. However, with 4.4 steals per game, Jamie Nash would rank second in Division I in that category. Quinnipiac's Felicia Barron leads the nation with 5.0 steals per game. The Mavs as a team average 11.8 steals per game, which would rank tied for 28th in the country.
Clamping Down on 'D'
The Chance Lindley era is still young, but already the Mavericks are showing improvements on last year's final defensive numbers. The Mavericks are allowing opponents 60.3 points per game, which is 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 27.6 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.
Liepa Sees Increased Time
Zenta Liepa is finding her way into the UNO lineup once again. After starting the first two games this year, Liepa came off the bench for 13 straight games. But the junior college transfer started the last three games, averaging 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game. Liepa had a career-high three assists last Wednesday at UMKC.
Woodring Dials Up From Distance
Amanda Woodring continues to provide offense off the bench. After hitting just 2-of-8 (.250) from long distance through her first seven games this season, Woodring is 21-of-41 (.512) in her last 10 games. Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary on Dec. 7. Woodring is up to 4.6 points per game, but her pro-rated average of 15.7 points per 40 minutes is the best on the team.
Freshman Cox Makes Early Impact
Freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench and scored a career-high 23 points in a 64-62 win over Missouri Western on Saturday, Dec. 31. Cox went 10-of-17 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Cox is fifth on the team in scoring at 7.4 points per game.
A Quad of Double-Doubles
An incredible four Mavericks recorded double-doubles in a 72-70 overtime win over Northwest Missouri State on Dec. 10. Jamie Nash had a game-high 21 points and 11 assists; Paige Frauendorfer had 18 points and 14 rebounds; Heather Pohl had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Rese Huddlin had 11 points and 13 rebounds, with eight coming on the offensive end.
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 makes the long trek to Arlington, Texas to face Texas-Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.
Live Webcast
Live Stats
Nebraska Omaha vs. Concordia
Thursday, Jan. 19 • 7 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series Record: UNO leads 6-3
Last Meeting: UNO 61-49; Omaha, Neb., 1975-76
UNO Mavericks
Game 20
2011-12 Record: 11-8
Head Coach: Chance Lindley
Alma Mater: Wichita State (2000)
Record at UNO: 11-8 (1st year)
Career Record: Same
Concordia Bulldogs
Game 20
2011-12 Record: 17-2, 10-2 GPAC
Head Coach: Drew Olson
Alma Mater: Concordia (2003)
Record at School: 122-59 (6th year)
Career Record: Same
The UNO women's basketball team (11-8) returns home on Thursday to host NAIA Division II No. 5 Concordia at 7 p.m. at the Sapp Fieldhouse. Links to live stats and a webcast will be available on OMavs.com. The Bulldogs stand at 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the GPAC. The Mavericks have already beaten two ranked NAIA Division II teams this season. UNO knocked off No. 2 Briar Cliff, 63-47, on Dec. 3, and No. 17 College of Saint Mary, 88-49, on Dec. 7. Concordia has also beaten both Briar Cliff (89-87 OT) and College of Saint Mary (82-52). UNO and Concordia both beat York as well.
Series History
UNO leads the all-time series 6-3, but the Mavericks and Bulldogs haven't played since the 1975-76 season when UNO won 61-49. All nine games between the schools occurred from 1971-1976.
Last Time Out
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Behind a gritty defensive effort in the second half, the UNO women's basketball team fought its way to a 74-61 win over Sioux Falls Sunday afternoon at the Stewart Center. Heather Pohl scored 18 points to lead four Mavs in double-figures, as UNO improved to 11-8 on the year. Sioux Falls, in its third and final year of transitioning from NAIA to Division II, dropped to 10-2 on the season and saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end. Trailing 52-51 with 8:48 left after a 10-3 Sioux Falls run, the Mavericks took over. UNO outscored Sioux Falls 23-9 in the final 8:48 and hit 8-of-8 from the free throw line down the stretch to secure the win.
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. Lindley is assisted by Jason Flores, in his eighth year at UNO, and first-year UNO coaches Shanele Stires and Elena Lovato.
Drew Olson is in his sixth year as the head coach at Concordia. Olson has a 122-59 record at the school and overall as a head coach. A 2003 graduate of Concordia, Olson is assisted by Amy Harms.
Scouting the Opponents
Concordia, ranked No. 5 in NAIA Division II, is 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Concordia has a 9-1 road record this year. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Kristen Conahan, who averages 15.8 points per game. Amber Kistler averages 13.2 points per game and hits a team-best 39.1 percent from 3-point range. Lori Laboda adds 7.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Scouting the Opponents
Concordia, ranked No. 5 in NAIA Division II, is 17-2 overall and 10-2 in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Concordia has a 9-1 road record this year. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by Kristen Conahan, who averages 15.8 points per game. Amber Kistler averages 13.2 points per game and hits a team-best 39.1 percent from 3-point range. Lori Laboda adds 7.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Maverick Roundup
1) Paige Frauendorfer leads UNO with 13.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Frauendorfer has a team-high seven double-doubles this year and has set career highs in points (24) and rebounds (15).
2) Jamie Nash is close behind Frauendorfer at 12.4 points per game. Nash also averages 6.6 assists per game and 4.4 steals per game, which ranks second in the nation.
3) The Mavericks are 10-1 this year when outrebounding their opponent, and UNO has won the battle on the boards in seven of eight home games so far this season. UNO is 1-7 when not outrebounding its opponent.
4) The Mavericks are 11-1 this year when winning the battle in the paint and are 0-7 when not outscoring their opponents in the lane. During a four-game winning streak in early December, the Mavericks dominated play in the paint, posting a combined 156-46 advantage for an average of 39.0-10.6 per game.
5) Sixty has been the magic number so far for the Mavericks. When holding opponents under 60 points, the Mavericks are 8-1. And when scoring more than 60 points, the Mavericks are 11-2.
6) UNO has fallen in all eight games that its trailed with five minutes to play. But UNO has played well with a lead this season. The Mavericks are 9-0 when leading at halftime and are 11-0 when tied or leading with five minutes left in regulation.
Record Seekers
Senior forward Heather Pohl and junior guard Jamie Nash are climbing the charts in UNO women's basketball history. Pohl ranks fourth in school history with 149 career 3-point field goals. She needs just seven more to move into sole possession of third place. Pohl also moved into the top 10 in school history for career offensive rebounds at Loyola Chicago on Dec. 18. Pohl now has 155 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 245 career steals. She needs 20 more to move into second place. The school record is 331, set by Kriss Edwards from 1977-81. Nash also entered the top 10 this season in career assists with 329, which ranks tied for sixth.
Nash Steals Way Into National Stats
Because of its reclassification period, Nebraska Omaha cannot be included in the official NCAA statistics during its first year in Division I. However, with 4.4 steals per game, Jamie Nash would rank second in Division I in that category. Quinnipiac's Felicia Barron leads the nation with 5.0 steals per game. The Mavs as a team average 11.8 steals per game, which would rank tied for 28th in the country.
Clamping Down on 'D'
The Chance Lindley era is still young, but already the Mavericks are showing improvements on last year's final defensive numbers. The Mavericks are allowing opponents 60.3 points per game, which is 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 27.6 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.
Liepa Sees Increased Time
Zenta Liepa is finding her way into the UNO lineup once again. After starting the first two games this year, Liepa came off the bench for 13 straight games. But the junior college transfer started the last three games, averaging 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game. Liepa had a career-high three assists last Wednesday at UMKC.
Woodring Dials Up From Distance
Amanda Woodring continues to provide offense off the bench. After hitting just 2-of-8 (.250) from long distance through her first seven games this season, Woodring is 21-of-41 (.512) in her last 10 games. Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary on Dec. 7. Woodring is up to 4.6 points per game, but her pro-rated average of 15.7 points per 40 minutes is the best on the team.
Freshman Cox Makes Early Impact
Freshman Cathleen Cox came off the bench and scored a career-high 23 points in a 64-62 win over Missouri Western on Saturday, Dec. 31. Cox went 10-of-17 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Cox is fifth on the team in scoring at 7.4 points per game.
A Quad of Double-Doubles
An incredible four Mavericks recorded double-doubles in a 72-70 overtime win over Northwest Missouri State on Dec. 10. Jamie Nash had a game-high 21 points and 11 assists; Paige Frauendorfer had 18 points and 14 rebounds; Heather Pohl had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Rese Huddlin had 11 points and 13 rebounds, with eight coming on the offensive end.
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 makes the long trek to Arlington, Texas to face Texas-Arlington on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.
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