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Women's Basketball

Two non-conference games slated for Aggie Women this week

Opponents:
vs. Southwestern Oklahoma | Nov. 22 @ 5:30 p.m. | Live Stats | Live Video
at Harding | Nov. 25 @ 2 p.m. | Live Stats | Live Video
 
Starting 5:
1. Jamie Bonnarens is still first in the nation with a 9.00 assist turnover margin.
2. Amaka Nwakamma is nationally ranked in two categories: ninth in total assists (19, 6.3 per game) and fifth in steals per game (4.67).
3. The Aggies have dropped their last two meetings with SWOSU in 2014 and 2015, but beat them twice in 2011 when the Bulldogs were still in the LSC.
4. Briana Underwood is the lone Aggie who has seen action against both opponents in 2014-15. In 2015, Underwood had five rebounds, a steal and four points versus HU.
5.  Lejha Smith is ninth in Division II rankings in total blocked shots (9) as she averages three a game and 25th in defensive rebounds per game (8).

Around the LSC:
Wednesday – LeTourneau at Texas A&M-Commerce
                       New Mexico Highlands at Western New Mexico
Saturday – Texas A&M-International at Eastern New Mexico
                   Fort Lewis at Texas A&M-Kingsville
                   CSU Pueblo at West Texas A&M
                   Lubbock Christian at Midwestern State
                   Oklahoma Christian at Angelo State
               
About the Aggies: Cameron is off to a 2-1 start to the season after their most recent win over Oklahoma Christian. The Aggies top the league in several statistical categories: blocks a game (4.7), steals per game (11.7), assist turnover ratio (1.15), assists per game (17.7), rebounds per game (45.67), three pointers per game (8) and scoring offense (75.3).

The Aggies have four players averaging double digit scoring with Jamie Bonnarens leading the way at 15 ppg, Amaka Nwakamma 14.3 ppg, Andrea Martinez 13.7 ppg and Ava Battese 13.3 ppg. Lejha Smith is averaging a team best 12.7 rebounds per game and has been CU's top rebounder in each of their three games. The same goes for Nwakamma in the assist category as she averages 6.3 assists per contest.
 
Scouting SWOSU: The Bulldogs are off to a strong 4-0 start including a season opening 88-76 win over No. 11 Emporia State. SWOSU is averaging 80 points a game while keeping opponents to a 70 points per game. They return all three of their All-GAC honorees including reining GAC Player of the Year 6'2'' guard Hailey Tucker who is sixth in league scoring at 17.7 points per game and averages a team best 7.7 rebounds. Her teammate and last year All-GAC honorable mention Tyra Aska leads the team in points netting 19.7 points per contest and averages a league best 5.7 steals per game. The Bulldogs were selected second in the GAC preseason poll in Coach Kelsi Musick's ninth season at the program's helm.

All-Time vs. SWOSU:
CU trails 13-33
SWOSU has won the past two contests.
Last meeting: Dec. 12, 2015 in Weatherford, Okla. (83-77 SWOSU win)
 
Scouting Harding: Despite debuting at the top of the GAC preseason coaches' poll and ranked No. 3 in the WBCA national poll after an Elite Eight appearance last season, Harding has faltered early winning just one of their five opening games. They have suffered two league losses in a row to Southeastern Oklahoma and East Central, a skid they will carry into their contest with the Aggies. The Bison are shooting a league worst 53 percent at the free throw line and are having trouble defending the arc, allowing over seven treys per game. HU does boast the best blocking in the GAC averaging 4.8 a game behind top team blocker 6'1'' forward Caroline Hogue who swats 2.8 a game. Hogue is also the team's top scorer by averaging 13.3 points, and 6'0'' freshman Kennedy Cooper is next with 11.5 points per game.

All-Time vs. Harding:
CU trails 5-6
CU has taken two of the last three games versus Harding.
Last meeting: Nov. 13, 2015 in Lawton, Okla. (66-65 CU win)
 
Looking Back: Cameron captured their second victory over Oklahoma Christian in a week as the Aggies defeated the Eagles 81-72 in last Thursday's home opener. In just her third collegiate game, freshman Andrea Martinez led all scorers with 24 points and made five three-pointers. Jamie Bonnarens helped close the game with a 20 point effort. Amaka Nwakamma finished with 16 points, seven assists and three steals while Lejha Smith led CU at the boards with 11 rebounds. In their previous matchup, Heartland Preseason All-Conference selection Addy Clift totaled 21 points against the Aggies,  but on Thursday night CU limited her to a team high 17 points.

Looking Ahead: The Aggies tip-off conference play on Nov. 20, hosting Texas A&M-Commerce.
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Players Mentioned

Ava Battese

#30 Ava Battese

G
5' 8"
Sophomore
Jamie Bonnarens

#12 Jamie Bonnarens

G/F
6' 0"
Sophomore
Briana Underwood

#11 Briana Underwood

G
5' 8"
Senior
Amaka Nwakamma

#1 Amaka Nwakamma

G
5' 7"
Junior
Andrea Martinez

#20 Andrea Martinez

G
5' 6"
Freshman
Lejha Smith

#25 Lejha Smith

F
6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Ava Battese

#30 Ava Battese

5' 8"
Sophomore
G
Jamie Bonnarens

#12 Jamie Bonnarens

6' 0"
Sophomore
G/F
Briana Underwood

#11 Briana Underwood

5' 8"
Senior
G
Amaka Nwakamma

#1 Amaka Nwakamma

5' 7"
Junior
G
Andrea Martinez

#20 Andrea Martinez

5' 6"
Freshman
G
Lejha Smith

#25 Lejha Smith

6' 1"
Junior
F