Sunday, December 9
Omaha, Neb.
2:00 PM
Omaha
5-4
53
vs
46
CSU Bakersfield
4-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSU Bakersfield | 10 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 46 |
| Omaha | 8 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 53 |
Omaha Captures Comeback Win over CSU Bakersfield
Dec 9, 2018 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. ā The Omaha women's basketball team earned a 53-46 comeback win over CSU Bakersfield Sunday at Baxter Arena.
With the win, the Mavericks improved to 5-4 on the season while the Roadrunners are now 4-5.
Leaders for Omaha
Rayanna Carter scored a game-high 15 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the floor to lead the Mavericks. Ā Elena Pilakouta added 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.
Josie Filer grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds to go along with eight points and three steals. Ā Sophie Johnston chipped in seven points and five boards.
Leaders for CSU Bakersfield
Malayasia McHenry led the Roadrunners with 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Ā Alexxis Gilbert and Jazmine Johnson each scored nine.
Team Stats
Omaha shot 32.7 percent (17-of-52) from the field while CSU Bakersfield shot 34.6 percent (18-of-52) from the floor. Ā The Mavericks hit 69.9 percent (16-of-23) from the free throw line compared to 57.1 percent (8-of-14) by the Roadrunners at the line. Ā UNO held a 42-32 rebounding advantage, including an 18-12 edge on the offensive edge glass.
Inside the First Half
Omaha led most of the first quarter despite shooting only 25 percent from the field. Ā Claire Killian gave the Mavericks a 5-4 as she completed a three-point play. Ā A Johnson jumper gave the Roadrunners a brief lead until Filer completed UNO's second three-point play of the period for an 8-6 lead with under three minutes remaining. Ā CSUB held UNO scoreless the final 2:59 and took a 10-8 lead after the opening 10 minutes.
Omaha tied the game early in the second quarter at 10-10. Ā CSU Bakersfield responded with a 5-0 spurt to retake the lead. Ā The Mavericks got within 18-17 with 2:58 left in the half on a Mariah Murdie free throw. Ā The Roadrunners pushed their lead to six points on a McHenry layup. Ā Filer then hit a pair of free throws to cut the halftime deficit to 25-21.
Inside the Second Half
Omaha used a 24 point, 7-of-16 shooting, third quarter to go from four down at the half to up by 10 heading into the fourth quarter. Ā Pilakouta scored six straight points early in the third quarter as UNO capped a 6-1 surge to regain the lead. Ā McHenry briefly put the Roadrunners back in front 28-27 before Filer led a 5-0 outburst that put the Mavericks ahead by four midway through the period. Ā Later in the quarter, Carter scored six straight and Pilakouta added a free throw to put Omaha in front 42-31. Ā Carter ended the period with a pair of free throws and the Mavericks took a 45-35 lead heading into the fourth.
Omaha did not allow CSU Bakersfield any closer than five points in the fourth quarter. Ā The Mavericks took their biggest lead of the game, 47-35, early in the period on an Alicia Mountain basket. Ā CSUB put together a 9-2 run over the next 5:15 to close within 49-44. Ā UNO held CSUB to two points the rest of the way to secure the 53-46 victory.
Inside the Box Score
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha held CSU Bakersfield to 29.2 percent shooting from the field and did not allow a three-pointer in the second half.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO outrebounded its opponent for the fourth straight game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Carter led the Mavericks in scoring for the fourth straight game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Pilakouta scored in double-figures for the sixth time this season while Filer reached double-digit boards for the third time.
Up Next
Omaha returns to action on Friday, Dec. 14 against Bradley. Ā Tipoff is set for noon at Sapp Fieldhouse. Ā Donny Baarns will have the radio call on 1180 Zone 2 and links to live video, audio and stats will be available on OMavs.com.
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With the win, the Mavericks improved to 5-4 on the season while the Roadrunners are now 4-5.
Leaders for Omaha
Rayanna Carter scored a game-high 15 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the floor to lead the Mavericks. Ā Elena Pilakouta added 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.
Josie Filer grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds to go along with eight points and three steals. Ā Sophie Johnston chipped in seven points and five boards.
Leaders for CSU Bakersfield
Malayasia McHenry led the Roadrunners with 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Ā Alexxis Gilbert and Jazmine Johnson each scored nine.
Team Stats
Omaha shot 32.7 percent (17-of-52) from the field while CSU Bakersfield shot 34.6 percent (18-of-52) from the floor. Ā The Mavericks hit 69.9 percent (16-of-23) from the free throw line compared to 57.1 percent (8-of-14) by the Roadrunners at the line. Ā UNO held a 42-32 rebounding advantage, including an 18-12 edge on the offensive edge glass.
Inside the First Half
Omaha led most of the first quarter despite shooting only 25 percent from the field. Ā Claire Killian gave the Mavericks a 5-4 as she completed a three-point play. Ā A Johnson jumper gave the Roadrunners a brief lead until Filer completed UNO's second three-point play of the period for an 8-6 lead with under three minutes remaining. Ā CSUB held UNO scoreless the final 2:59 and took a 10-8 lead after the opening 10 minutes.
Omaha tied the game early in the second quarter at 10-10. Ā CSU Bakersfield responded with a 5-0 spurt to retake the lead. Ā The Mavericks got within 18-17 with 2:58 left in the half on a Mariah Murdie free throw. Ā The Roadrunners pushed their lead to six points on a McHenry layup. Ā Filer then hit a pair of free throws to cut the halftime deficit to 25-21.
Inside the Second Half
Omaha used a 24 point, 7-of-16 shooting, third quarter to go from four down at the half to up by 10 heading into the fourth quarter. Ā Pilakouta scored six straight points early in the third quarter as UNO capped a 6-1 surge to regain the lead. Ā McHenry briefly put the Roadrunners back in front 28-27 before Filer led a 5-0 outburst that put the Mavericks ahead by four midway through the period. Ā Later in the quarter, Carter scored six straight and Pilakouta added a free throw to put Omaha in front 42-31. Ā Carter ended the period with a pair of free throws and the Mavericks took a 45-35 lead heading into the fourth.
Omaha did not allow CSU Bakersfield any closer than five points in the fourth quarter. Ā The Mavericks took their biggest lead of the game, 47-35, early in the period on an Alicia Mountain basket. Ā CSUB put together a 9-2 run over the next 5:15 to close within 49-44. Ā UNO held CSUB to two points the rest of the way to secure the 53-46 victory.
Inside the Box Score
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Omaha held CSU Bakersfield to 29.2 percent shooting from the field and did not allow a three-pointer in the second half.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā UNO outrebounded its opponent for the fourth straight game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Carter led the Mavericks in scoring for the fourth straight game.
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Pilakouta scored in double-figures for the sixth time this season while Filer reached double-digit boards for the third time.
Up Next
Omaha returns to action on Friday, Dec. 14 against Bradley. Ā Tipoff is set for noon at Sapp Fieldhouse. Ā Donny Baarns will have the radio call on 1180 Zone 2 and links to live video, audio and stats will be available on OMavs.com.
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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
CSUB
OMAHA
FG%
.346
.327
3FG%
.250
.167
FT%
.571
.696
RB
32
42
TO
17
19
STL
12
7
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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