Friday, December 14
Omaha, Neb.
12:00 PM
Omaha
vs
Bradley
Omaha hosts Bradley on Friday afternoon at Sapp Fieldhouse before traveling to Montana State on Sunday.
Dec 13, 2018 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. ā The Omaha women's basketball team plays a pair of game this weekend, starting with a Friday, Dec. 14, game against Bradley. Ā Tipoff is set for noon at Sapp Fieldhouse. Ā The Mavericks then head to Bozeman, Mont. for a Sunday game against Montana State. Ā Tipoff on Sunday is scheduled for 3 p.m. (CT).
Follow the Mavericks
Donny Baarns will have the radio call for both games on 1180 AM Zone 2. Ā Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.
The Opening Tip
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has won four of its last five games heading into the weekend. Ā Last time out, UNO defeated CSU Bakersfield 53-46 at Baxter Arena on Dec. 9.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks outrebounded the Roadrunners, 42-32, making it the fourth-straight game outrebounding the opposition.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Sunday's game against CSU Bakersfield marked the first time all season Omaha did not block a shot.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Rayanna Carter scored in double figures for the fourth-straight game and the fifth time this season.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Josie Filer ranks second in The Summit League with 8.8 rebounds per game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Kalen Phillips ranks third in league play with a 47.1 three-point shooting percentage.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has assisted on 120 of its 200 field goals, a remarkable 60 percent mark.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā This season, Omaha is 3-0 when shooting 45.0 percent or better from the field.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Over the last five games, the Mavericks have allowed an average of 48.6 points to the opposition.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has four players who average 7.0 or more points per game, and nine different Mavericks have scored in double figures in at least one game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO is tops in fewest points per game allowed (55.8 ppg) and opponents' field goal percentage (36.4 pct.)
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks rank second in The Summit League in opponents three-point percentage and rebounds per game and third rebounding margin.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO is also in the conference top five in assists, blocks and steals.
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 5-4 coming into the weekend after defeating CSU Bakersfield last weekend. Ā Following Friday's home game, the Mavericks will head to Bozeman, Mont. to face Montana State.
Carter averages 10.3 points per game to lead the Mavericks. Ā Pilakouta averages 9.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. Ā Josie Filer is Omaha's top rebounder, grabbing 8.8 boards per contest, and averages 7.3 points per game.
As a team, the Mavericks average 59.9 points and 40.6 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha is shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from long-range. Ā UNO is connecting on 64.8 percent of its free throws.
Scouting the Bradley Braves
Bradley enters Friday's matchup with a 7-0 mark after defeating Summit League member Western Illinois 82-68 on Dec. 4 in Peoria, Ill. Ā The Braves are 5-0 at home this season and 2-0 in games away from Renaissance Coliseum.
Lasha Petree and Gabi Haack lead Bradley in scoring this season averaging 16.7 points and 16.4 points per game, respectively. Ā Chelsea Bradley averages a double-double with 10.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Nyjah White chips in 11.0 points and 3.3 assists per game.Ā
As a team, the Braves average 75.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per game. Ā BU holds a +15.4 scoring and +7.0 rebounding margin. Ā Bradley shoots 41.1 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from beyond the three-point arc.
Series History
Omaha trails the all-time series with Bradley 1-0. Ā Last season, the Mavericks fell in the season opener 69-56 to the Braves in Peoria, Ill.Ā
Scouting the Montana State Bobcats
Montana State will play its first game in over a week when it hosts Omaha on Sunday afternoon. Ā The Bobcats are 4-4 overall and have lost two straight. Ā Last time out, MSU fell 71-49 to Texas Christian in Fort Worth, Texas on Dec. 8.
Montana State features three players scoring in double-figures led by Claire Lundberg with 18.5 points per game. Ā Martha Kuderer and Oliana Squires average 10.5 and 10.3 points per game, respectively. Ā Blaire Braxton is the team-leader in rebounding, averaging 5.6 boards per game off the bench.
As a team, the Bobcats average 62.1 points per game, while giving up 65.8 per game. Ā Montana State has played twice at home this season and hold a 2-0 mark at Worthington Arena. Ā They are 1-4 on the road and 1-0 at neutral sites. Ā MSU is 40.4 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the arc. Ā The Bobcats hold a slight edge in rebounding 35.6 to 35.2.
Series History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Montana State 1-0. Ā UNO defeated MSU 64-53 at Sapp Fieldhouse on Nov. 17, 2017.
Up Next
Omaha returns to the hardwood on Friday, Dec. 21, against Northern Iowa. Ā Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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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Follow the Mavericks
Donny Baarns will have the radio call for both games on 1180 AM Zone 2. Ā Links to live stats, audio and video will be available on OMavs.com.
The Opening Tip
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has won four of its last five games heading into the weekend. Ā Last time out, UNO defeated CSU Bakersfield 53-46 at Baxter Arena on Dec. 9.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks outrebounded the Roadrunners, 42-32, making it the fourth-straight game outrebounding the opposition.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Sunday's game against CSU Bakersfield marked the first time all season Omaha did not block a shot.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Rayanna Carter scored in double figures for the fourth-straight game and the fifth time this season.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Josie Filer ranks second in The Summit League with 8.8 rebounds per game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Kalen Phillips ranks third in league play with a 47.1 three-point shooting percentage.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has assisted on 120 of its 200 field goals, a remarkable 60 percent mark.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā This season, Omaha is 3-0 when shooting 45.0 percent or better from the field.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Over the last five games, the Mavericks have allowed an average of 48.6 points to the opposition.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has four players who average 7.0 or more points per game, and nine different Mavericks have scored in double figures in at least one game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO is tops in fewest points per game allowed (55.8 ppg) and opponents' field goal percentage (36.4 pct.)
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks rank second in The Summit League in opponents three-point percentage and rebounds per game and third rebounding margin.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO is also in the conference top five in assists, blocks and steals.
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 5-4 coming into the weekend after defeating CSU Bakersfield last weekend. Ā Following Friday's home game, the Mavericks will head to Bozeman, Mont. to face Montana State.
Carter averages 10.3 points per game to lead the Mavericks. Ā Pilakouta averages 9.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. Ā Josie Filer is Omaha's top rebounder, grabbing 8.8 boards per contest, and averages 7.3 points per game.
As a team, the Mavericks average 59.9 points and 40.6 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha is shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from long-range. Ā UNO is connecting on 64.8 percent of its free throws.
Scouting the Bradley Braves
Bradley enters Friday's matchup with a 7-0 mark after defeating Summit League member Western Illinois 82-68 on Dec. 4 in Peoria, Ill. Ā The Braves are 5-0 at home this season and 2-0 in games away from Renaissance Coliseum.
Lasha Petree and Gabi Haack lead Bradley in scoring this season averaging 16.7 points and 16.4 points per game, respectively. Ā Chelsea Bradley averages a double-double with 10.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, while Nyjah White chips in 11.0 points and 3.3 assists per game.Ā
As a team, the Braves average 75.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per game. Ā BU holds a +15.4 scoring and +7.0 rebounding margin. Ā Bradley shoots 41.1 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from beyond the three-point arc.
Series History
Omaha trails the all-time series with Bradley 1-0. Ā Last season, the Mavericks fell in the season opener 69-56 to the Braves in Peoria, Ill.Ā
Scouting the Montana State Bobcats
Montana State will play its first game in over a week when it hosts Omaha on Sunday afternoon. Ā The Bobcats are 4-4 overall and have lost two straight. Ā Last time out, MSU fell 71-49 to Texas Christian in Fort Worth, Texas on Dec. 8.
Montana State features three players scoring in double-figures led by Claire Lundberg with 18.5 points per game. Ā Martha Kuderer and Oliana Squires average 10.5 and 10.3 points per game, respectively. Ā Blaire Braxton is the team-leader in rebounding, averaging 5.6 boards per game off the bench.
As a team, the Bobcats average 62.1 points per game, while giving up 65.8 per game. Ā Montana State has played twice at home this season and hold a 2-0 mark at Worthington Arena. Ā They are 1-4 on the road and 1-0 at neutral sites. Ā MSU is 40.4 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the arc. Ā The Bobcats hold a slight edge in rebounding 35.6 to 35.2.
Series History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Montana State 1-0. Ā UNO defeated MSU 64-53 at Sapp Fieldhouse on Nov. 17, 2017.
Up Next
Omaha returns to the hardwood on Friday, Dec. 21, against Northern Iowa. Ā Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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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