The Opponents:
Eastern New Mexico (10-3, 6-0 LSC): January 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Portales, N.M. |
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Western New Mexico (4-9, 0-6 LSC): January 14, 2017 at 3 p.m. in Silver City, N.M. |
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Game Notes
First Tip:
- Cameron will travel a combined 1,460 miles this week as they visit LSC foes Eastern New Mexico on Thursday and Western New Mexico on Saturday.
- The Aggies split their games last week, moving to 4-8 overall this season and 2-4 in Lone Star Conference play.
- In the 84-62 win over UTPB, the Aggies outscored the Falcons 54-29 in the second half and shot over 55 percent in both the third and fourth quarters;
Savanna James (23, 9),
Natalie Halbleib (18, 9), and
Jamie Bonnarens (17, 4) combined for 58 points and 22 rebounds in the win.
- In the 77-64 loss to West Texas A&M, Cameron scored just four points in the third quarter, and shot under 35 percent from both the field and three point range; five Ags scored in double-figures, with James leading the way with 13 points.
- CU is 18th in the nation and second in the LSC with 79.2 points per contest, while shooting 39 percent from the field, 32.5 percent from the perimeter, and 68.8 from the free throw line.
- On defense, Cameron is giving up 76.4 points per game, while opponents are shooting 41.5 percent from the field, but also a league worst 25.9 percent from three against them.
- Four Aggies are averaging over 10 points per game, with James leading the team with 16.2 points per game,
Charron Montgomery averaging 12.6, Bonnarens averaging 11.5, and Halbleib scoring 10.9 points per contest.
- James is 10th in the nation and first in the LSC with a 57.9 field goal percentage, and her 16.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest are both top-4 in the conference.
About Eastern New Mexico:
- The Greyhounds are 10-3 with a perfect 6-0 conference record, and have won three straight games, including wins over Western New Mexico and UT Permian Basin.
- ENMU's calling card is defense, as they hold opponents to 62.1 points per contest, while limiting other teams to shooting just 34.5 percent from the field, which is 16th best in the nation, and 28.4 percent from three point range.
- Eastern also averages a league best 4.3 blocked shots per game, while also averaging 7.2 steals.
- On offense, two players are averaging 10 or more points, with Kassandra Harris leading the team with 11.2 points per game, while Mikaehla Connor averages 10.1.
- Their twin towers (Daeshi McCants, 6-1 and Johna McClelland, 6-3) lead the team with 6.8 and 6-2 rebounds and 1.1 and 1.0 blocks per contest respectively.
The Series vs. ENMU:
- ENMU leads 20-12
- CU has won four out of the last five meetings.
- Last Meeting: February 11, 2016 in Lawton, Okla. (72-69 ENMU win).
About Western New Mexico:
- The Lady Mustangs are 4-9 overall this season, but are 0-6 in LSC play and are currently on an eight game losing streak.
- WNMU averages a league worst 60.1 points per game, and is giving up 70.8 points to their opposition, while shooting 34.6 percent from the field, 28.4 from the perimeter, and 74.1 percent from the charity stripe.
- Most of Western's offense comes from Jordan Gutierrez and Jeylynn Fields, who are averaging 17.3 and 16.0 points per game respectively; Jade Bothelho is averaging 10.8 points, while also averaging 4.2 rebounds.
- Gutierrez does it all for the Lady Mustangs, averaging 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 3.5 rebounds, while shooting a total 202 field goal attempts through 13 games, shooting a LSC best 83.3 percent from the free throw line, and playing a league most 36.8 minutes per contest.
The Series vs. WNMU:
- WNMU leads 0-1
- The two teams' only meeting came 21 years ago in Silver City, N.M.
- Last Meeting: February 20, 1995 in Silver City, N.M. (87-64 WNMU win)
Next Up:
The Aggies will have a quick turnaround as they visit rival Midwestern State on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.