Friday, November 23
Miami, Fla.
1:00 PM
Omaha
vs
Campbell University
Omaha women's basketball will spend its Thanksgiving Break in Miami, Fla. at the Florida International Tournament.
Women's Basketball Heads to Florida International Tourney
Nov 21, 2018 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. ā The Omaha women's basketball team returns to action this weekend at the Florida International Tournament in Miami. Ā The Mavericks open the tournament on Friday, Nov. 23 against Campbell at 1 p.m. (CT), and conclude tournament play against either Florida International or Florida A&M on Sunday.
From the Baseline
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 1-2 on the season after dropping its last two decisions. Ā Last Friday, the Mavericks lost a 64-52 decision to CSUN at Baxter Arena.
Claire Killian leads the Mavericks with 10.0 points and 2.0 steals per game. Ā Josie Filer is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.7 boards per game. Ā Filer also averages 7.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 block per game. Ā Sophie Johnston and Elena Pilakouta average 9.3 and 9.0 points per game, respectively. Ā Johnston adds 4.7 boards per game, while Pilakouta tacks on 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest.
Omaha is averaging 64.7 points through three games. Ā The Mavericks are shooting 37.8 percent (71-of-188) from the floor, 26.7 percent (16-of-60) from three-point range and 72.0 percent (36-of-50) from the free throw line. Ā The opposition averages 64.7 points on 39.7 percent (71-of-179) shooting from the floor, 31.9 percent (22-of-69) from long range and 60.0 percent (30-of-50) at the line.
Scouting the Campbell Camels
History
Friday is the first all-time meeting between the two programs.
Scouting the Florida International Panthers
History
The all-time series between Omaha and Florida International is tied 1-1. Ā In the last meeting, FIU defeated UNO 72-60 in Miami on Jan. 2, 1984.
Scouting the Florida A&M Rattlers
History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Florida A&M 2-0. Ā The Mavericks topped the Rattlers 78-73 at Sapp Fieldhouse on No. 19, 2017.
Up Next
The Mavericks return to the hardwood against Detroit Mercy on Thursday, Nov. 29. Ā Tipoff in Detroit, Mich. is set for 10 a.m. (CT).
Social Media Shout Outs
Fans are encouraged to connect with the women's basketball team on Facebook (OmahaWBB), Instagram (@OmahaWBB) and Twitter (@OmahaWBB). Ā Supporters also are urged to use #EveryoneForOmaha in social media posts.
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From the Baseline
- Omaha lost 64-52 to CSUN Friday evening at Baxter Arena.
- Claire Killian scored a team-high 12 points and had two blocks and two steals.
- Josie Filer added 11 points, eight boards, three assists two blocks and two steals.
- Sophie Johnston chipped in 11 points, four boards and three assists.
- Omaha's starting lineup has featured one returner and four new players, including three freshmen.
- The Mavericks finished 12-16 last season and placed seventh in The Summit League with a mark of 3-11.
- Omaha qualified for the Summit League Championship for the third straight season.
- UNO returns six letterwinners, including one starter, and a redshirt from last season.
- Omaha welcomed seven newcomers, including three juniors and four freshmen, this season.
- The Summit League Preseason Coaches' Poll picked Omaha to finish eighth this season.
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 1-2 on the season after dropping its last two decisions. Ā Last Friday, the Mavericks lost a 64-52 decision to CSUN at Baxter Arena.
Claire Killian leads the Mavericks with 10.0 points and 2.0 steals per game. Ā Josie Filer is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.7 boards per game. Ā Filer also averages 7.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 block per game. Ā Sophie Johnston and Elena Pilakouta average 9.3 and 9.0 points per game, respectively. Ā Johnston adds 4.7 boards per game, while Pilakouta tacks on 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest.
Omaha is averaging 64.7 points through three games. Ā The Mavericks are shooting 37.8 percent (71-of-188) from the floor, 26.7 percent (16-of-60) from three-point range and 72.0 percent (36-of-50) from the free throw line. Ā The opposition averages 64.7 points on 39.7 percent (71-of-179) shooting from the floor, 31.9 percent (22-of-69) from long range and 60.0 percent (30-of-50) at the line.
Scouting the Campbell Camels
- Campbell is 3-1 after picking up a 57-49 victory over Norfolk State in Norfolk, Va. on Tuesday.
- The Camels average 61.3 points per game while allowing 58.5 points.
- Kyra Davis averages 10.8 points per game to lead CU.
- Davis and Taya Bolden each average 6.3 boards per game.
- The Camels return three starters and 10 letterwinners from last season's 15-15 team that finished sixth in the Big South.
- The Preseason Big South Poll picked Campbell to finish fifth.
- Head coach Ronny Fisher is in his third year at Campbell with a record of 29-26 and a 136-170 mark in 11 seasons.
History
Friday is the first all-time meeting between the two programs.
Scouting the Florida International Panthers
- Florida International is 0-5 after dropping a 68-57 decision to Bethune-Cookman in Dayton Beach, Fla. on Tuesday.
- The Panthers average 56.4 points per game while giving up 79.0 points.
- Chelsea Guimaraes lreads averages 11.2 points per game to lead the team.
- Ce'Nara Skanes pulls down a team-best 5.6 rebound per game.
- The Panthers return three letterwinners from last season.
- The Preseason C-USA Poll picked FIU to finish 14 after an 8-21 mark in 2017-18.
- Head coach Tiara Malcom is in her third season at Florida International with a record of 13-50.
History
The all-time series between Omaha and Florida International is tied 1-1. Ā In the last meeting, FIU defeated UNO 72-60 in Miami on Jan. 2, 1984.
Scouting the Florida A&M Rattlers
- Florida A&M is 0-3 after dropping a 96-31 decision to No. 12 Tennessee on Monday.
- The Rattlers average 38.3 points per game while giving up 74.0.
- Mya Moye averages 11.3 points to lead FAMU, while Jasmine Ballew is the leading rebounder with 5.3 boards per game.
- The Rattlers return two letterwinners from last season.
- FAMU were predicted to finish eighth in the MEAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Head coach LeDawn Gibson is in her 11th season with the Rattlers and has a 142-167 career record.
History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Florida A&M 2-0. Ā The Mavericks topped the Rattlers 78-73 at Sapp Fieldhouse on No. 19, 2017.
Up Next
The Mavericks return to the hardwood against Detroit Mercy on Thursday, Nov. 29. Ā Tipoff in Detroit, Mich. is set for 10 a.m. (CT).
Social Media Shout Outs
Fans are encouraged to connect with the women's basketball team on Facebook (OmahaWBB), Instagram (@OmahaWBB) and Twitter (@OmahaWBB). Ā Supporters also are urged to use #EveryoneForOmaha in social media posts.
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