Women's Basketball Preview: Eastern New Mexico

LAWTON -- The Aggie women will open Lone Star Conference play with Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Aggie Gym. Additionally, the CU Athletic Department will be handing out shirts to fans in attendance while supplies last, along with "3" cards to flash when the Aggies hit a three-pointer during both contests.

Eastern New Mexico (-6): Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. | Live Video | Live Stats | Game Notes

First Tip: Cameron enters the game with the Zias on a two game win streak, after opening up the new year with a 59-50 win over non-conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State. The game against ENMU is just the third home game for CU, as they are 1-1 on their home court so far. The two teams split their respective home games last season, with the Aggies winning 76-63 at the Aggie Gym.

The game against the Rangers on Saturday was the best game shooting from behind the arc for the Aggies this season, even though it was their third lowest scoring output. CU was up 10 points at the half, and held off a second half rally by NWOSU to get the victory. The Aggies shot 41.5 percent from the field, 52.6 percent from the three point line, and 50 percent from the charity stripe. Jazzmine Robinson came off the bench and scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Markita Zeigler pulled down a career high 12 boards.

About Eastern New Mexico: The Zias have started out the season 4-6, with a 1-2 road record, and are currently on a one game losing streak after losing to #10 University of Tampa before the calender turned over. Their wins have come against Western New Mexico, Texas A&M-International, Northern New Mexico, and Florida Southern. As a team, the Zias don't score a lot, averaging just 62.8 points per game, but they are efficient with their shooting, making 40 percent of their shots from the field. They are second to CU in three point shooting, with 6.6 threes made a game, and shoot 72.3 percent from the charity stripe.

Individually, they are led by Tori Tucker, who is fifth in the conference in scoring with 13.2 points per game. Also scoring in double figures for ENMU is Sarah Stinnett, who averages 10.7 point per game, while Jasmine Johnson leads the team with 7.2 rebounds per game and 14 total steals.

Robinson Magic: Jazzmine Robinson recorded her third double-double of the season and her second in a row against Northwestern Oklahoma, which earned her the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor. Robinson has had three 20 or more scoring performances this season, with a 31 point outing against Truman State, and has scored in double digits in six straight games. She is currently second in the LSC in scoring with 17.9 points per game and third in rebounding with 9.2 boards per contest. She is also second in shooting percentage, at .438. The Zias are third in the LSC in assists with 14.10 per game, and also average six steals per contest.

Three Point Barrage: The Aggie women lead the conference in three point percentage at .377 and three pointers made, with 72 on the year and eight per game. Leading the triple threat offense is Jade Herl and Brandi Leal. Herl is fourth in the LSC in three point percentage, at .415, with Leal in fifth at .377. Leal leads the league in three pointers made per game at 3.2, while Herl is in second at three per game.

Coming Up: Cameron will hit the road for their first conference away game as they will head to Canyon, Texas to face off against West Texas A&M on Jan. 10.

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Players Mentioned

#22 Jade Herl: G; 5' 7"; Senior

#3 Brandi Leal: G; 5' 6"; Junior

#10 Jazzmine Robinson: G; 5' 6"; Senior

#32 Markita Zeigler: F; 6' 1"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#22 Jade Herl
: 5' 7"; Senior
: G

#3 Brandi Leal
: 5' 6"; Junior
: G

#10 Jazzmine Robinson
: 5' 6"; Senior
: G

#32 Markita Zeigler
: 6' 1"; Junior
: F