Wednesday, December 5
Omaha, Neb.
7:00 PM
Omaha
at
Creighton
Omaha women's basketball visits Creighton on Wednesday evening at D.J. Sokol Arena.
Dec 4, 2018 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. ā The Omaha women's basketball team will head to cross-town foe Creighton on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Ā Tipoff at D.J. Sokol Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Opening Tip
Omaha enters Wednesday's game with a 4-3 record after defeating Graceland 81-39 on Sunday. Ā Rayanna Cater led four Mavericks in double figures with 14 points, three assists and three steals. Ā Juliana Chagas each added 12 points, while Andi Pierce chipped in 10.
Elena Pilakota leads the Mavericks in points (9.7 ppg), assists (2.6 apg) and blocks (1.4 bpg) so far. Ā Killian puts up 8.9 points, 3.1 boards and 1.6 steals per game. Ā Josie Filer is Omaha's top rebounder, grabbing 8.6 rebounds per contest.
As a team, the Mavericks average 62.1 points and 40.0 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha is shooting 40 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from long-range. Ā UNO is connecting on 66.4 percent of its free throws.
Scouting the Creighton Bluejays
Creighton is coming off a 74-65 victory over in-state foe Nebraska 74-65 on Sunday at Sokol Arena. Ā Audrey Faber led the Jays with a double-double, tallying 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ā Tatum Rembao added 18 points and six assists. Ā Olivia Elger scored 16 points and grabbed seven boards.
Three Creighton players are posting double-digit points this season. Ā Faber who averages 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game leads CU. Ā Elger adds 11.3 points, 4.0 boards and 2.5 assists off the bench. Ā Jaylyn Agnew averaged 11 points in her first two games but has not played since Nov. 9.
As a team, the Blue Jays average 66.2 points and 32.2 rebounds per game. Ā Creighton is shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from three-point range. Ā CU also is clutch at the free-throw line converting 82.5 percent of its attempts.
Series History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Creighton 16-13. Ā Since the transition to Division I, CU has won all four meetings. Ā Last season, the Blue Jays defeated the Mavericks 72-51 at Baxter Arena. (Dec. 10, 2017)
Up Next
Omaha opens a two-game homestand starting on Sunday, Dec. 9 against CSU Bakersfield. Ā Tipoff from Baxter Arena is set for 2 p.m.
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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The Opening Tip
- Omaha enters Wednesday's matchup the winners of three straight contests.
- The Mavericks shot 48.6 percent (35-of-72) as a team on Sunday, marking the second time this season the team has made 30 or more field goals.
- UNO has assisted on 97 of its 161 field goals, a remarkable 60.3 percent mark.
- This season, Omaha is 3-0 when shooting 45.0 percent or better from the field.
- In UNO's last two games, the Mavericks held Detroit Mercy and Graceland to a combined 32 points in the second half.
- Over the last three games, the Mavericks have allowed an average of 43.7 to the opposition.
- Omaha has five players who average 6.0 or more points per game, and nine different Mavericks have scored in double figures in at least one game.
- The Mavericks rank second in The Summit League in rebounds per game and rebounding margin.
- UNO also is in the conference top five in assists and steals.
Omaha enters Wednesday's game with a 4-3 record after defeating Graceland 81-39 on Sunday. Ā Rayanna Cater led four Mavericks in double figures with 14 points, three assists and three steals. Ā Juliana Chagas each added 12 points, while Andi Pierce chipped in 10.
Elena Pilakota leads the Mavericks in points (9.7 ppg), assists (2.6 apg) and blocks (1.4 bpg) so far. Ā Killian puts up 8.9 points, 3.1 boards and 1.6 steals per game. Ā Josie Filer is Omaha's top rebounder, grabbing 8.6 rebounds per contest.
As a team, the Mavericks average 62.1 points and 40.0 rebounds per game. Ā Omaha is shooting 40 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from long-range. Ā UNO is connecting on 66.4 percent of its free throws.
Scouting the Creighton Bluejays
Creighton is coming off a 74-65 victory over in-state foe Nebraska 74-65 on Sunday at Sokol Arena. Ā Audrey Faber led the Jays with a double-double, tallying 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ā Tatum Rembao added 18 points and six assists. Ā Olivia Elger scored 16 points and grabbed seven boards.
Three Creighton players are posting double-digit points this season. Ā Faber who averages 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game leads CU. Ā Elger adds 11.3 points, 4.0 boards and 2.5 assists off the bench. Ā Jaylyn Agnew averaged 11 points in her first two games but has not played since Nov. 9.
As a team, the Blue Jays average 66.2 points and 32.2 rebounds per game. Ā Creighton is shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from three-point range. Ā CU also is clutch at the free-throw line converting 82.5 percent of its attempts.
Series History
Omaha leads the all-time series with Creighton 16-13. Ā Since the transition to Division I, CU has won all four meetings. Ā Last season, the Blue Jays defeated the Mavericks 72-51 at Baxter Arena. (Dec. 10, 2017)
Up Next
Omaha opens a two-game homestand starting on Sunday, Dec. 9 against CSU Bakersfield. Ā Tipoff from Baxter Arena is set for 2 p.m.
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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