OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's basketball team continues its final homestand of the season this Wednesday, Feb. 13, against South Dakota State at Baxter Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Follow the Mavericks
Donny Baarns and former Maverick
Mikaela Shaw will have the broadcast on YurView Cox Channel 1013, ESPN3 and Midco. Jon Shriner will have the radio call on 1180 Zone 2 and links to live video, audio and stats will be available on OMavs.com.
The Opening Tip
• Omaha has lost four-straight coming into Wednesday's game after a 79-67 loss against Western Illinois at Baxter Arena.
• Freshman
Josie Filer put together her second double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
• Junior
Rayanna Carter added 13 points, four boards and four assists.
• Sophomore
Claire Killian chipped in 11 points and three steals.
• Carter paces the Mavericks this season, averaging 9.9 points per game, while Filer leads the team with 7.8 rebounds per game.
• Omaha ranks third in the league in points per game allowed (65.8 ppg).
• The Mavericks are third in 3-point field goal defense (32.5 pct.).
• As a team, UNO ranks in the top five in seven different rebounding categories.
• Coaches and members of the media picked Omaha to finish eighth in the Preseason Coaches' Poll.
• The Mavericks returned one starter,
Claire Killian, and six letterwinners from last season's team.
• Last season, Omaha finished 12-16 overall and sixth in The Summit League with a mark of 3-11.
• Returning in 2018-19 for UNO are Killian, Wallace,
Jay Bridgeman,
Alicia Mountain,
Emily Petersen and
Kalen Phillips.
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Kylee Coulter returns to action after redshirting last season.
• The Mavericks welcome six newcomers in Carter and
Juliana Chagas, and freshmen
Josie Filer,
Sophie Johnston,
Mariah Murdie and
Elena Pilakouta.
Scouting the South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State is 18-9 (10-1 Summit League) on the season. The Jackrabbits have won eight straight league games, including an 81-58 decision Saturday against North Dakota. Madison Guebert led the Jacks with 19 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor and a 6-of-6 effort at the line. Tagyn Larson added 16 points and six assists, while Tylee Irwin and Macy Miller each scored 11 points.
SDSU, which finished 26-7 (12-2 Summit League) a year ago, was voted to win the league in the Summit League's preseason poll. The Jackrabbits are 8-3 away from Frost Arena this season.
Head coach Aaron Johnston holds a career record of 459-155 in 20 seasons at South Dakota State.
Series History
Omaha trails the all-time series against South Dakota State 41-33, and 13-1 in the Division I era. SDSU defeated UNO 81-47 earlier this season in Brookings, S.D.
Up Next
Omaha wraps up its dome schedule this Saturday, Feb. 16, against Purdue Fort Wayne. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at Baxter Arena. UNO will honor its five seniors –
Ellie Brecht,
Jay Bridgeman,
Alicia Mountain,
Kalen Phillips and Romekia – prior to tipoff. Donny Baarns will have the radio broadcast on 1180 Zone 2. Links to live video, audio and stats will be available on OMavs.com.
Social Media Shout Outs
Fans are encouraged to connect with the women's basketball team on Facebook (OmahaWBB), Instagram (@OmahaWBB) and Twitter (@OmahaWBB). Supporters also are urged to use #EveryoneForOmaha in social media posts.
