The Opponents:
"Think Pink Game" - Midwestern State (8-16; 5-13 LSC): February 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in Lawton, Okla. |
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"Senior Night" - Texas Woman's (16-10; 9-9 LSC): February 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in Lawton, Okla. |
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Game Notes
First tip:
- The Aggie women close out their regular season with a pair of home games against Midwestern State and Texas Woman's.
- Cameron is coming off a split week where the beat Western New Mexico 75-62, then fell to No. 21 Eastern New Mexico 81-72.
- Against the Mustangs, CU used a 20-7 third quarter to build up their lead, as they shot just 39 percent from the field and 17.4 percent from three;
Savanna James led the Ags with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while
Charron Montgomery chipped in 15 and
Jamie Bonnarens had 14.
- Cameron battle the nationally ranked Greyhounds all throughout the game, put another cold shooting night led to the loss;
Cristina Soriano had a career high 18 points for CU, while Bonnarens matched her with 18 of her own and Montgomery added 15.
- The Aggies are currently ranked seventh in the Lone Star Conference standings, one game back of Texas Woman's who is in sixth and one game up on Texas A&M-Kingsville, who is in eighth.
- Cameron is ranked 20 in the nation and second in the LSC in scoring with 78.2 points per game, while giving up a league worst 76.7 to their opponents.
- CU is first in the conference in steals and turnovers forced, and in second in three point field goals per game and offensive rebounds per game.
- The Aggies are 5-4 at home this season, outscoring their opponents 710-662 on their home floor.
- Just a freshman, Bonnarens has been hot as of late, averaging 17.3 points over CU's last 10 contests; she is now ranked sixth in the LSC in scoring and field goal percentage.
- James continues to lead the Aggies in points and rebounds, and now has seven double-doubles on the season; she is fifth in the LSC in scoring, third in rebounds, and second in shooting percentage.
- Montgomery, Soriano, and
Brittany Hill are a three headed monster at the guard spots; each is ranks high in the league in steals and assists.
About Midwestern State:
- The Mustangs have gone 2-3 in their last five games, including splitting last week's contests against Eastern and Western New Mexico.
- MSU averages just 63.9 points per game, while giving up 68.7 to their opponents.
- Midwestern shoots just over 40 percent from the field, 32.7 percent from three point range and 68.8 percent from the charity stripe.
-MSU's leading scorer, Whitney Taylor, is averaging 13.5 points per game, while shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the perimeter.
- Micheline Mercelita leads the team with five rebounds per contest, while Leanna James leads them with 3.9 assists per game.
- Head coach Noel Johnson is now in her ninth year at MSU and has compiled a 126-122 record.
The series vs. MSU:
- MSU leads 37-20
- Cameron has won just one of the last five matchups at the Aggie Gym.
- Last Meeting: January 17, 2017 in Wichita Falls, Texas (94-76 CU win).
Last time vs. the Mustangs:
In the first meeting between the Aggies and Mustangs, Cameron shot over 52 percent from the field and 88 percent from the free throw line in the 94-76 win. CU outscored MSU in all but the third quarter, including winning the fourth quarter 32-12. Montgomery had a career high 24 points, while Bonnarens added 22, while going 5-5 from the charity stripe. Additionally, James had 12 points,
Ava Battese had 11 points, and
Natalie Halbleib chipped in 10. MSU was led by Whitney, who had 23 points, while going 4-9 from three and 7-8 from the free throw line.
About Texas Woman's:
- Texas Woman's is also 2-3 in their last five ball games, most recently falling to Texas A&M-Commerce and beating Tarleton State last week.
- TWU averages almost 67 points per contest and gives up an average of 65 point to their opponents.
- The Pioneers are third in the LSC in field goal percentage, fourth in three point percentage, and 10 in free throw percentage.
- Kenesha Saygo leads the league with 18.5 points per game, while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and grabbing five rebounds per contest.
- Emily Spector is second on the team with 10 points per game, while tying for the team lead in rebounding with Alexis Nezianya.
- This is Beth Jilllson's 10th year at the helm of the Pioneers, where she has gone 154-127.
The series vs. TWU:
- TWU leads 19-21
- CU is 11-7 all time when playing the Pioneers at the Aggie Gym.
- Last Meeting: January 21, 2017 in Denton, Texas (77-63 TWU win).
Last time vs. the Pioneers:
In the first game against the Pioneers, CU was ahead 56-55 going into the final quarter, but shot just 15 percent in the last five minutes of play to get outscored 22-7 and lost the game 77-63. Cameron shot just 35 percent from the field, 20.8 percent from the perimeter, and 57 percent from the free throw line, while turning the ball over 21 times. Hill led CU with 14 points, while James added 13 and Halbleib led the team with 10 rebounds. Grace and Kara Mitchell both came off the bench for Texas Woman's and each had 18 points, while G. Mitchell added 12 rebounds. Saygo chipped in 14 points for TWU and Morgan Easley had 10.
Important games:
Tuesday's game will be the Aggies' "Think Pink" game where they will raise awareness for the fight against cancer by wearing pink with their uniforms. On Thursday, Cameron will honor their four seniors for their hard work and dedication on and off the court.
Caitlin Clancy,
Brittany Hill,
Charron Montgomery, and
Cristina Soriano will all be recognized before the game against Texas Woman's.