Friday, December 21
Cedar Falls, Iowa
6:00 PM
Omaha
at
Northern Iowa
The Omaha women's basketball team visits Northern Iowa Friday before starting its holiday break.
Dec 20, 2018 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. ā The Omaha women's basketball team will close out a two-game road swing this Friday, Dec. 21 at Northern Iowa. Ā Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Follow the Mavericks
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3, and Jon Schriner will have the radio call on 1180 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 dropped three of its last four games heading into Friday's game. Ā Last time out, Omaha fell 59-56 to Montana State in Bozeman, Mont., on Dec. 16.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks shot over 40.0 percent against the Bobcats, marking the fifth time this season UNO had eclipsed the 40.0 percent mark.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has made 19 of its last 21 free throws dating back to Dec. 9 against CSU Bakersfield.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Josie Filer led three Mavericks in double-figures with 15 points against Montana State. Ā Claire Killian had 14 points, while Elena Pilakouta added 10.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Romekia Wallace grabbed seven rebounds, her highest total since Dec. 10, 2017, against Creighton.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Filer ranks second in offensive (28), defensive (64) and total rebounds (92) in The Summit League. Ā She also is tied for second in rebounds per game with 8.4 boards per game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks have assisted on 146 of its 245 made field goals this season.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Four players average 8.0 or more points per game for Omaha this season, and nine different Mavericks have scored in double figures in at least one game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha holds the opposition to a 37.4 shooting position from the field, lowest in The Summit League.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks rank second in the league in opponent's 3-point percentage (29.3 pct.) and points per game allowed (58.3 ppg).
ā¢Ā Ā Ā As a team, UNO ranks third in four different rebounding categories.
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 5-6 entering Friday's matchup after dropping two games last weekend. Ā The Mavericks lost an 80-60 decision at home to Bradley last Friday before falling at Montana State.
Rayanna Carter leads in Omaha in scoring, averaging 9.6 points per game. Ā Elena Pilakouta averages 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, as well as a team-high 2.2 assists per game. Ā Claire Killian and Josie Filer round out UNO's scoring leaders with 8.6 points and 8.3 points per game, respectively. Ā Killian is the team leader with 1.4 steals per game, while Filer is the team's top rebounder with 8.4 boards per contest.
As a team, the Mavericks average 59.5 points and 39.5 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha shoots 39.5 percent (245-621) from the field and 29.2 percent (54-185) from 3-point range. Ā UNO connects on 67.7 percent (111-164) of its free throws. Ā The Mavericks hold the opposition to 37.4 percent (242-647) from the floor and 29.3 percent (76-259) from long range.
Scouting the Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa enters Friday's game with a 6-4 mark after defeating Minnesota State 73-56 at home. Ā The Panthers are 4-0 the McLeod Center this season.
Karli Rucker paces the Panthers with 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Ā Ellie Howell adds 10.6 points and 4.3 boards per game. Ā Megan Maahs leads UNI in rebounding, averaging 5.8 per game.
As a team, the Panthers average 64.2 points and 37.3 rebounds per game. Ā Northern Iowa shoots 38.1 percent (226-593) from the field and 28.7 percent (73-254) from long range. Ā UNI also hits 77.5 percent (117-151) from the charity stripe. Ā Defensively, Northern Iowa allows 65.8 points and 37.0 rebounds per game. Ā The opposition shoots 42.3 percent (249-589) from the floor and 34.1 percent (56-164) from behind the 3-point line against UNI.
Series History
Friday marks the fifth all-time meeting between Omaha and Northern Iowa, with the Mavericks leading the all-time series, 3-1. Ā It is the second time the two teams have met since UNO transitioned to Division I. Ā
Omaha and UNI last faced each other Dec. 6, 2017 at Baxter Arena, where the Mavericks won 78-74. Ā Amber Vidal scored a career-high 24 points. Ā Claire Killian added 16 points, four rebounds and two steals.
Up Next
The Mavericks will take a few days off for the holidays but return to action on Friday, Dec. 28 as Omaha opens Summit League play against Denver at 5 p.m.
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Follow the Mavericks
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3, and Jon Schriner will have the radio call on 1180 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 dropped three of its last four games heading into Friday's game. Ā Last time out, Omaha fell 59-56 to Montana State in Bozeman, Mont., on Dec. 16.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks shot over 40.0 percent against the Bobcats, marking the fifth time this season UNO had eclipsed the 40.0 percent mark.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha has made 19 of its last 21 free throws dating back to Dec. 9 against CSU Bakersfield.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Josie Filer led three Mavericks in double-figures with 15 points against Montana State. Ā Claire Killian had 14 points, while Elena Pilakouta added 10.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Romekia Wallace grabbed seven rebounds, her highest total since Dec. 10, 2017, against Creighton.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Filer ranks second in offensive (28), defensive (64) and total rebounds (92) in The Summit League. Ā She also is tied for second in rebounds per game with 8.4 boards per game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks have assisted on 146 of its 245 made field goals this season.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Four players average 8.0 or more points per game for Omaha this season, and nine different Mavericks have scored in double figures in at least one game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha holds the opposition to a 37.4 shooting position from the field, lowest in The Summit League.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā The Mavericks rank second in the league in opponent's 3-point percentage (29.3 pct.) and points per game allowed (58.3 ppg).
ā¢Ā Ā Ā As a team, UNO ranks third in four different rebounding categories.
Scouting the Omaha Mavericks
Omaha is 5-6 entering Friday's matchup after dropping two games last weekend. Ā The Mavericks lost an 80-60 decision at home to Bradley last Friday before falling at Montana State.
Rayanna Carter leads in Omaha in scoring, averaging 9.6 points per game. Ā Elena Pilakouta averages 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, as well as a team-high 2.2 assists per game. Ā Claire Killian and Josie Filer round out UNO's scoring leaders with 8.6 points and 8.3 points per game, respectively. Ā Killian is the team leader with 1.4 steals per game, while Filer is the team's top rebounder with 8.4 boards per contest.
As a team, the Mavericks average 59.5 points and 39.5 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha shoots 39.5 percent (245-621) from the field and 29.2 percent (54-185) from 3-point range. Ā UNO connects on 67.7 percent (111-164) of its free throws. Ā The Mavericks hold the opposition to 37.4 percent (242-647) from the floor and 29.3 percent (76-259) from long range.
Scouting the Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa enters Friday's game with a 6-4 mark after defeating Minnesota State 73-56 at home. Ā The Panthers are 4-0 the McLeod Center this season.
Karli Rucker paces the Panthers with 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Ā Ellie Howell adds 10.6 points and 4.3 boards per game. Ā Megan Maahs leads UNI in rebounding, averaging 5.8 per game.
As a team, the Panthers average 64.2 points and 37.3 rebounds per game. Ā Northern Iowa shoots 38.1 percent (226-593) from the field and 28.7 percent (73-254) from long range. Ā UNI also hits 77.5 percent (117-151) from the charity stripe. Ā Defensively, Northern Iowa allows 65.8 points and 37.0 rebounds per game. Ā The opposition shoots 42.3 percent (249-589) from the floor and 34.1 percent (56-164) from behind the 3-point line against UNI.
Series History
Friday marks the fifth all-time meeting between Omaha and Northern Iowa, with the Mavericks leading the all-time series, 3-1. Ā It is the second time the two teams have met since UNO transitioned to Division I. Ā
Omaha and UNI last faced each other Dec. 6, 2017 at Baxter Arena, where the Mavericks won 78-74. Ā Amber Vidal scored a career-high 24 points. Ā Claire Killian added 16 points, four rebounds and two steals.
Up Next
The Mavericks will take a few days off for the holidays but return to action on Friday, Dec. 28 as Omaha opens Summit League play against Denver at 5 p.m.
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