Saturday, November 4
Baxter Arena
4:00 p.m.
Omaha
vs
Avila (exhib.)
Jay Bridgeman and the Omaha women's basketball team hosts Avila on Saturday in exhibition play.
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Exhibition Tips off Omaha’s Season
Nov 3, 2017 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's basketball team welcomes Avila to Baxter Arena on Saturday, Nov. 4, in exhibition action. The Mavericks and Eagles tip at 4 p.m. in the only public exhibition for Omaha.
Follow the Game
Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com. Donnie Baarns will have the radio call on 1180 Zone 2.
Keeping Up with the Mavericks
Stay current with everything going on with the Mavericks by following Omaha women's basketball on Twitter (@OmahaWBB), Instagram (@OmahaWBB) and "liking" the Mavericks on Facebook at 'OmahaWBB.'
Maverick Fast Breaks
• Omaha was 16-15 last season and finished the Summit League regular season with a record of 8-8, putting it in fifth place.
• The Mavericks topped South Dakota 64-58 in the Summit League quarterfinals, before falling 84-82 to Western Illinois in the semifinals.
• Omaha returns two of five starters from last season's team, including juniors Courtney Vaccher and Amber Vidal.
• A native of Yorba Linda, Calif., Vaccher averaged 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. She played every game last season with 30 starts.
• Vidal, a guard from San Antonio, Texas, averaged 3.4 points and 3.4 assists per game in 2016-17.
• Omaha also returns juniors Ellie Brecht and Kalen Phillips, along with sophomore Jay Bridgeman.
• Sara Echelberry (So.) and Jess Walter (Jr.) return to action after redshirting in 2016-17.
• The Mavericks welcome six newcomers in juniors Alicia Mountain and Romekia Wallace, and freshmen Kylee Coulter, Emily Dewey, Claire Killian and Emily Petersen.
• Omaha was picked to finish fifth in The Summit League preseason poll.
About Avila
• Avila, a member of the Heart of America Conference in NAIA, is 0-1 this season and last season with a 10-18 record.
• The Eagles were picked to finish 12th in the 2017-18 Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll.
• Last season, Raven Bunn averaged 19.7 points and 7.0 Rebounds and collected NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors last season.
• Avila dropped its season opener on Halloween 84-82 to St. Mary (KS). Bunn had a game-high 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Tidbits
• Last season for all games played, the Mavericks ranked second in the Summit League in assists (16.6), field goal percentage (44.7 pct.), 3-pointers made (8.6) and 3-pointers attempted (23.6).
• They were third in defensive rebounds (25.7) and opponent's 3-point percentage (31.2 pct.). UNO was fourth in steals (6.8), blocks (2.7) and opponent's field goal percentage (40.4 pct.).
• The Mavericks posted a non-conference record of 8-7 last season, their second straight year with a winning record outside the Summit League.
Look Who's Back
Omaha returns six newcomers, including two starters from 2016-17. Returning starters include guard Amber Vidal (16 starts) and center Courtney Vaccher (30). Other returners include guard Ellie Brecht (29 games), forward Jay Bridgeman (30), Sara Echelberry (20 games) and Kalen Phillips (11 games).
Youth Will Be Served
Along with the team's six returners, six newcomers are eligible to make their debuts this season. Jessica Walter sat out the 2016-17 season after transferring from Indiana. Freshmen Kylee Coulter, Emily Dewey, Claire Killian and Emily Petersen will look to see their first minutes for the Mavericks this season.
Omaha in Exhibitions
Omaha has played in five exhibition games in the Brittany Lange era, with its most recent on Nov. 6, 2016, versus Graceland.
Date – Opponent – Score
Nov. 2, 2013 – Lincoln (Mo.) – W, 85-54
Nov. 6, 2014 – Rockhurst – W, 61-55
Nov. 4, 2015 – vs. Washburn – L, 56-61
Nov. 8, 2015 – vs. Peru State – W, 107-64
Nov. 6, 2016 – vs. Graceland – W, 109-59
Defending Baxter
Omaha had a record of 9-4 at home last season, and the Mavericks averaged 77.9 points per game with a 17.4 margin of victory at Baxter Arena.
The Mavericks play 12 games at Baxter Arena and two more at Sapp Fieldhouse this season. UNO opens the home portion of its season Friday, Nov. 17 versus Florida A&M at Sapp Fieldhouse.
Looking Ahead
Omaha opens the 2017-18 season on Friday, Nov. 10, visiting Bradley. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Peoria, Ill., and links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.
Follow the Game
Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com. Donnie Baarns will have the radio call on 1180 Zone 2.
Keeping Up with the Mavericks
Stay current with everything going on with the Mavericks by following Omaha women's basketball on Twitter (@OmahaWBB), Instagram (@OmahaWBB) and "liking" the Mavericks on Facebook at 'OmahaWBB.'
Maverick Fast Breaks
• Omaha was 16-15 last season and finished the Summit League regular season with a record of 8-8, putting it in fifth place.
• The Mavericks topped South Dakota 64-58 in the Summit League quarterfinals, before falling 84-82 to Western Illinois in the semifinals.
• Omaha returns two of five starters from last season's team, including juniors Courtney Vaccher and Amber Vidal.
• A native of Yorba Linda, Calif., Vaccher averaged 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. She played every game last season with 30 starts.
• Vidal, a guard from San Antonio, Texas, averaged 3.4 points and 3.4 assists per game in 2016-17.
• Omaha also returns juniors Ellie Brecht and Kalen Phillips, along with sophomore Jay Bridgeman.
• Sara Echelberry (So.) and Jess Walter (Jr.) return to action after redshirting in 2016-17.
• The Mavericks welcome six newcomers in juniors Alicia Mountain and Romekia Wallace, and freshmen Kylee Coulter, Emily Dewey, Claire Killian and Emily Petersen.
• Omaha was picked to finish fifth in The Summit League preseason poll.
About Avila
• Avila, a member of the Heart of America Conference in NAIA, is 0-1 this season and last season with a 10-18 record.
• The Eagles were picked to finish 12th in the 2017-18 Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Coaches' Preseason Poll.
• Last season, Raven Bunn averaged 19.7 points and 7.0 Rebounds and collected NAIA All-American Honorable Mention honors last season.
• Avila dropped its season opener on Halloween 84-82 to St. Mary (KS). Bunn had a game-high 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Tidbits
• Last season for all games played, the Mavericks ranked second in the Summit League in assists (16.6), field goal percentage (44.7 pct.), 3-pointers made (8.6) and 3-pointers attempted (23.6).
• They were third in defensive rebounds (25.7) and opponent's 3-point percentage (31.2 pct.). UNO was fourth in steals (6.8), blocks (2.7) and opponent's field goal percentage (40.4 pct.).
• The Mavericks posted a non-conference record of 8-7 last season, their second straight year with a winning record outside the Summit League.
Look Who's Back
Omaha returns six newcomers, including two starters from 2016-17. Returning starters include guard Amber Vidal (16 starts) and center Courtney Vaccher (30). Other returners include guard Ellie Brecht (29 games), forward Jay Bridgeman (30), Sara Echelberry (20 games) and Kalen Phillips (11 games).
Youth Will Be Served
Along with the team's six returners, six newcomers are eligible to make their debuts this season. Jessica Walter sat out the 2016-17 season after transferring from Indiana. Freshmen Kylee Coulter, Emily Dewey, Claire Killian and Emily Petersen will look to see their first minutes for the Mavericks this season.
Omaha in Exhibitions
Omaha has played in five exhibition games in the Brittany Lange era, with its most recent on Nov. 6, 2016, versus Graceland.
Date – Opponent – Score
Nov. 2, 2013 – Lincoln (Mo.) – W, 85-54
Nov. 6, 2014 – Rockhurst – W, 61-55
Nov. 4, 2015 – vs. Washburn – L, 56-61
Nov. 8, 2015 – vs. Peru State – W, 107-64
Nov. 6, 2016 – vs. Graceland – W, 109-59
Defending Baxter
Omaha had a record of 9-4 at home last season, and the Mavericks averaged 77.9 points per game with a 17.4 margin of victory at Baxter Arena.
The Mavericks play 12 games at Baxter Arena and two more at Sapp Fieldhouse this season. UNO opens the home portion of its season Friday, Nov. 17 versus Florida A&M at Sapp Fieldhouse.
Looking Ahead
Omaha opens the 2017-18 season on Friday, Nov. 10, visiting Bradley. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Peoria, Ill., and links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.
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