Mavericks Host Summit League Foe Western Illinois
Jan 27, 2012 | General, Women's Basketball
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Nebraska Omaha vs. Western Illinois
Monday, Jan. 30 • 7 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series Record: UNO Leads 1-0
Last Meeting: UNO 65-58, Dec. 20, 2011 in Macomb, Ill.
The UNO Maverick women's basketball team plays its first home game against a Summit League foe on Monday night, as Western Illinois visits the Sapp Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. contest. The Mavs and Leathernecks are finishing off the second game of a home-and-home series this season. Monday's game will be UNO's final home game against a Division I school this year. Links to live stats and a live webcast with Robert Ford on the call are available on OMavs.com.
Series History
UNO and Western Illinois met once earlier this season on Dec. 20, with the Mavericks pulling out a 65-58 win for its first win as a Division I school over a Division I opponent. Paige Frauendorfer scored a three-point play to break a 53-53 tie with 2:24 left, and the Mavs never trailed again. Jamie Nash had 17 points, while Frauendorfer had 13. Western Illinois' Sadie Webb had a game-high 22 points.
Last Time Out
ARLINGTON, Texas - The UNO women's basketball team picked up its second win over a Division I team this season, knocking off Texas-Arlington 60-52 Tuesday night at Texas Hall. Jamie Nash scored 17 points, and Paige Frauendorfer had 16 points and eight rebounds, as UNO used a 9-1 run out of the gate in the second half to go up 37-27 and take control to earn its second win over a Division I opponent this season.
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.
J.D. Gravina is in his first year as the head coach at Western Illinois. Gravina is 7-12 at the school and is 120-73 in his seventh year as a head coach. Simpson graduated from William Jewell in 2000. Gravina is assisted by Seth Minter, Kerry Juhlin and Tiffany Coppage.
Scouting the Opponents
Western Illinois is 7-12 overall and 4-5 in the Summit League entering its game on Saturday against IUPUI. The Fighting Leathernecks are led in scoring by Sadie Webb, who averages 14.4 points per game. Valencia Kelly chips in 11.5 points per game and a team-high 3.6 assists per game, while Michele Salvatori records 10.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Leathernecks are 3-8 away from home this year but won their last road game at UMKC, 66-63, on Monday, Jan. 23.
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 151 career 3-point field goals. She needs just five 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 161 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 254 career steals. She needs 11 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 338, which ranks 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 4.7 steals per game. The Mavs as a team average 11.7 steals per game, which would rank 30th 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 exactly 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 28.4 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 six games. In her last six games, Gebers is averaging 10.2 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 12 games. Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary on Dec. 7.
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 6.9 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 face Sioux Falls on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Sapp Fieldhouse.
Live Stats
Live Webcast
Nebraska Omaha vs. Western Illinois
Monday, Jan. 30 • 7 p.m.
Omaha, Neb. - Sapp Fieldhouse (2,500)
Series Record: UNO Leads 1-0
Last Meeting: UNO 65-58, Dec. 20, 2011 in Macomb, Ill.
The UNO Maverick women's basketball team plays its first home game against a Summit League foe on Monday night, as Western Illinois visits the Sapp Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. contest. The Mavs and Leathernecks are finishing off the second game of a home-and-home series this season. Monday's game will be UNO's final home game against a Division I school this year. Links to live stats and a live webcast with Robert Ford on the call are available on OMavs.com.
Series History
UNO and Western Illinois met once earlier this season on Dec. 20, with the Mavericks pulling out a 65-58 win for its first win as a Division I school over a Division I opponent. Paige Frauendorfer scored a three-point play to break a 53-53 tie with 2:24 left, and the Mavs never trailed again. Jamie Nash had 17 points, while Frauendorfer had 13. Western Illinois' Sadie Webb had a game-high 22 points.
Last Time Out
ARLINGTON, Texas - The UNO women's basketball team picked up its second win over a Division I team this season, knocking off Texas-Arlington 60-52 Tuesday night at Texas Hall. Jamie Nash scored 17 points, and Paige Frauendorfer had 16 points and eight rebounds, as UNO used a 9-1 run out of the gate in the second half to go up 37-27 and take control to earn its second win over a Division I opponent this season.
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.
J.D. Gravina is in his first year as the head coach at Western Illinois. Gravina is 7-12 at the school and is 120-73 in his seventh year as a head coach. Simpson graduated from William Jewell in 2000. Gravina is assisted by Seth Minter, Kerry Juhlin and Tiffany Coppage.
Scouting the Opponents
Western Illinois is 7-12 overall and 4-5 in the Summit League entering its game on Saturday against IUPUI. The Fighting Leathernecks are led in scoring by Sadie Webb, who averages 14.4 points per game. Valencia Kelly chips in 11.5 points per game and a team-high 3.6 assists per game, while Michele Salvatori records 10.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Leathernecks are 3-8 away from home this year but won their last road game at UMKC, 66-63, on Monday, Jan. 23.
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 151 career 3-point field goals. She needs just five 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 161 career offensive boards to rank sixth all-time.
Meanwhile, Nash ranks third in school history with 254 career steals. She needs 11 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 338, which ranks 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 4.7 steals per game. The Mavs as a team average 11.7 steals per game, which would rank 30th 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 exactly 11 points better than last year's 71.3 average. UNO is also holding opponents to 28.4 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 six games. In her last six games, Gebers is averaging 10.2 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 12 games. Woodring hit a school-record eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points against College of St. Mary on Dec. 7.
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 6.9 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 face Sioux Falls on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Sapp Fieldhouse.
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