Mavericks Visit Texas-Arlington
Jan 23, 2012 | General, Women's Basketball
Game Notes
Live Stats
The UNO women's basketball team (11-9) travels to Arlington, Texas this Tuesday to take on the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at 7 p.m. at Texas Hall. UTA has only two remaining games to play at Texas Hall, as it opens play at the brand new College Park Center on Feb. 1. A link to live stats will be available on OMavs.com. Texas-Arlington is 3-13 overall and 1-4 in the Southland Conference.
Series History
Tuesday's game will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Last Time Out
OMAHA, Neb. - The UNO women's basketball team fell to NAIA Division II No. 5 Concordia, 68-60, on Thursday night at the Sapp Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs (18-2, 10-2 GPAC) used a 19-0 run in the first half to jump out to a 34-17 lead, and the Mavericks (11-9) rallied to tie the game in the second half, but could never get over the hump against the Bulldogs and their high-pressure defense. The loss was just the second for the Mavs on their home floor this season. Paige Frauendorfer had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Jamie Nash had 14 points, and Stacia Gebers had 11. The Mavericks committed 29 turnovers - their second-highest total this season - and hit just 2-of-16 (12.5 percent) from the 3-point line and 16-of-27 (59.3 percent) from the free throw line. UNO outscored Concordia in the paint, 26-22, but the Bulldogs hit 9-of-23 (39.1 percent) from beyond the arc to more than make up the difference.
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.
Samantha Morrow is in her fifth season as the head coach at Texas-Arlington. Morrow has an overall record of 67-70. Morrow graduated from Texas Wesleyan in 1981. She is assisted by Karen Blair, Kris Wood and Brion Raven.
Scouting the Opponents
Texas-Arlington is 3-13 overall and 1-4 in the Southland Conference. The Mavericks beat Stephen F. Austin 69-61 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. UTA is led by freshman guard Chauntandra Williams, who averages 8.3 points per game. Bianca Sauls averages 7.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. UTA averages just 2.1 made 3-point field goals per game and 54.5 points scored per game.
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 150 career 3-point field goals. She needs just six 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 158 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 248 career steals. She needs 17 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 333, 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 11.7 steals per game, which would rank tied for 29th 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 60.7 points per game, which is nearly 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 28.2 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.
Gebers Making Strides
Sophomore Stacia Gebers transitioned from guard to the post in the offseason, and the transition has paid off. Through the first 15 games this year, Gebers scored in double-figures four times. But the Nora, Neb., native has scored in double-figures four of the last five games. In her last five games, Gebers is averaging 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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 22-of-42 (.524) in her last 11 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 4.7 points per game, but her pro-rated average of 16.3 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 7.2 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
The Mavs host Western Illinois on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., then host Sioux Falls on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
Live Stats
The UNO women's basketball team (11-9) travels to Arlington, Texas this Tuesday to take on the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at 7 p.m. at Texas Hall. UTA has only two remaining games to play at Texas Hall, as it opens play at the brand new College Park Center on Feb. 1. A link to live stats will be available on OMavs.com. Texas-Arlington is 3-13 overall and 1-4 in the Southland Conference.
Series History
Tuesday's game will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Last Time Out
OMAHA, Neb. - The UNO women's basketball team fell to NAIA Division II No. 5 Concordia, 68-60, on Thursday night at the Sapp Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs (18-2, 10-2 GPAC) used a 19-0 run in the first half to jump out to a 34-17 lead, and the Mavericks (11-9) rallied to tie the game in the second half, but could never get over the hump against the Bulldogs and their high-pressure defense. The loss was just the second for the Mavs on their home floor this season. Paige Frauendorfer had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Jamie Nash had 14 points, and Stacia Gebers had 11. The Mavericks committed 29 turnovers - their second-highest total this season - and hit just 2-of-16 (12.5 percent) from the 3-point line and 16-of-27 (59.3 percent) from the free throw line. UNO outscored Concordia in the paint, 26-22, but the Bulldogs hit 9-of-23 (39.1 percent) from beyond the arc to more than make up the difference.
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.
Samantha Morrow is in her fifth season as the head coach at Texas-Arlington. Morrow has an overall record of 67-70. Morrow graduated from Texas Wesleyan in 1981. She is assisted by Karen Blair, Kris Wood and Brion Raven.
Scouting the Opponents
Texas-Arlington is 3-13 overall and 1-4 in the Southland Conference. The Mavericks beat Stephen F. Austin 69-61 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. UTA is led by freshman guard Chauntandra Williams, who averages 8.3 points per game. Bianca Sauls averages 7.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. UTA averages just 2.1 made 3-point field goals per game and 54.5 points scored per game.
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 150 career 3-point field goals. She needs just six 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 158 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 248 career steals. She needs 17 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 333, 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 11.7 steals per game, which would rank tied for 29th 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 60.7 points per game, which is nearly 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 28.2 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.
Gebers Making Strides
Sophomore Stacia Gebers transitioned from guard to the post in the offseason, and the transition has paid off. Through the first 15 games this year, Gebers scored in double-figures four times. But the Nora, Neb., native has scored in double-figures four of the last five games. In her last five games, Gebers is averaging 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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 22-of-42 (.524) in her last 11 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 4.7 points per game, but her pro-rated average of 16.3 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 7.2 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
The Mavs host Western Illinois on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., then host Sioux Falls on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
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