THIS WEEK
The Omaha women's basketball team (2-1, 0-0 Summit League) is in the midst of a four game home stand. The Mavs welcome North Dakota on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. to the Sapp Fieldhouse. Omaha hosts Northern Colorado on Friday, Nov. 28 with tip-off set for 7 p.m.
THE TEAMS
Omaha (2-1, 0-0 Summit League) defeated Graceland University 89-54 on Friday night at the Sapp Fieldhouse. Freshman Remy Davenport had a career high 31 points as the Mavs cruised to a 35 point win.
North Dakota (3-1, 0-0 Big Sky) has won three straight games heading into Wednesday's game. UND defeated Towson, 54-52, in the Preseason WNIT consolation round on Saturday afternoon in Towson, Md. Emily Evers had a double-double (19 points, 13 rebounds) to lead North Dakota.
Northern Colorado (2-0, 0-0 Big Sky) have opened the 2014-15 season with two straight wins. The Bears host Western State on Monday evening at home. Last time out, the Bears defeated North Texas 53-48. D'Shara Strange led UNC with 17 points and eight rebounds.
IN THE PAINT
- Junior guard Brianna Bogard had led the Mavericks in scoring two of the three games played this season. She is averaging 11.3 points per game.
- Freshman Remy Davenport averages 13 points and three rebounds per game this season.
- Lanese Bough, a senior guard, leads the team with 21 assists and 12 steals.
- The Mavericks are shooting 45.6 percent from the field and average 45 rebounds per game.
- Mikaela Shaw ranks second in the Summit League in rebounds per game (11.7).
- Sami Pawlak leads the Summit League with an 84.6 field goal percentage.
- Omaha leads the Summit League with a 45.6 field goal percentage (77-of-169) and is tied for the lead with 45 rebounds per game.
- The Mavericks average five blocked shots per game, which leads the Summit League.
MEDIA
All Omaha women's basketball home games will be have live radio broadcast presented by NRG Media. Wednesday's game will air on the 1180 AM “The Zone 2” (KZOT) at 2 p.m. and Friday's game will be broadcast on “The Mighty” 1290 AM KOIL starting at 7 p.m. Jon Green will be calling the action this holiday weekend for the Mavs. Live webcast, audio and stats links will be available on OMavs.com.
THE SERIES
North Dakota leads the all-time series against Omaha, 46-8. In their last meeting on Feb. 23, 2008, UND defeated Omaha 88-64.
Northern Colorado leads the all-time series against Omaha, 24-10. Last season, Northern Colorado defeated Omaha 78-73 in Greeley, Colo.
UP NEXT
Omaha will wrap up its four game home stand against Peru State College on Monday, Dec. 1. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the Sapp Fieldhouse.
