WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Nov. 22, 2016) - Central Missouri begins a three game stretch in the Sunshine State Tuesday evening, taking on Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Opponent: Embry-Riddle - Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Daytona Beach, Fla. - ICI Center
How to Watch: Central Missouri basketball is broadcast live on 1450 KOKO, 98.5 The Bar, and online at warrensburgradio.com. Games this week are broadcast by 1450 KOKO/98.5 The Bar Sports Director, Greg Hassler. Video is also available through Embry-Riddle and Barry's internet portal through Stretch Internet.
Tip Off:
• 2016-17 marks the 47th year of Jennies Basketball
• Head Coach
Dave Slifer became the winningest coach in Jennies history with his win vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith, passing Jon Pye's 228 wins at UCM.
Head Coach
Dave Slifer became the winningest coach in Jennies history with his win vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith, passing Jon Pye's 228 wins at UCM.
Quick Hits
Last Time Out
Central Missouri went 2-0 last weekend at the Pittsburg State Classic, defeating Arkansas-Fort Smith (78-73) and Ferris State (89-55).
Paige Redmond scored 49 points in the two games, including a career-high 30 against Ferris State. The wins moved Central Missouri to 3-1 this season, all against nonconference opponents. Last season, the Jennies had just one win outside of MIAA competition.
Previously vs. Embry Riddle, Barry, Johnson & Wales
The Jennies have never met Embry Riddle or Johnson and Wales but have squared off three time against Barry. The last time UCM faced Barry was in 2009, a loss to the Buccaneers, 66-49 at the Cruzin' Classic in Fort Lauderdale.
Jennies on the Road
The Jennies have yet to play a true road game this season. Their first will come against Embry-Riddle Tuesday and again against Barry Friday. Last season, Central Missouri went 5-9 in road games.
Jennies at Neutral Sites
So far this season Central Missouri is 2-0 at neutral sites with wins last weekend against Arkansas-Fort Smith and Ferris State. This week, their only match at a neutral site is against Johnson and Wales. In 2015-16, the Jennies were 0-3 at neutral sites, including a loss in the MIAA quarterfinals in Kansas City.
Conference Leaders
Though only through a handful of games, Central Missouri is third in the MIAA in scoring average, putting up 82.5 points per game. Part of the reason for that is that they are shooting 84.5% at the free throw line, best in the MIAA. They lead the No. 2 team in the MIAA, Northeastern State, by almost four percent.
Individually, the Jennies have four players averaging more than 10 points per game with
Paige Redmond's 18.3 PPG leading the way, ranking fourth in the conference. Redmond is also third in the conference with the most free throws made without a miss at eight.
Ashley Duffy and
Morgan Fleming are scoring more than 11 points per game and
Kayonna Lee is scoring 10.3 points per game.
Redmond is also in the top-10 when it comes to shooting percentage. She ranks seventh shooting .478 from the floor this season and is sixth at the free-throw line making 90.9% of her attempts.
Also shooting the ball well this season have been Duffy from beyond the arc and Lee at the free throw line. Duffy is connecting on 50% of her three-point attempts (10-20), fifth in the MIAA and Lee has made 25 of 28 free throw attempts and her 89.3% is eighth in the conference.
Lee is also in the MIAA top-10 when it comes to rebounding. She's grabbing 8.5 boards per game to lead UCM and is fifth in the MIAA.
Halftime Adjustments
Just like last season, through four games, Central Missouri's best scoring period has been the third. They've scored 94 points in the third through four games, their most in any frame. A year ago, UCM scored 554 third period points, their most in any period by 61 points. That trend continued against Arkansas-Fort Smith as UCM scored 27 after the break.
Career-Highs
Early in the season, two Jennies have been prolific in setting in new career-highs.
Paige Redmond has topped her career-best in points each of the last three games. She scored 18 against Minot State, bettered that with 19 against Arkansas-Fort Smith before exploding for 30 against Ferris State.
Sydney Crockett also set a career-best in points with 21 against Minot State and last weekened grabbed a career-best eight rebounds against Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Ball Protection
In all four games this season, the Jennies have been on the plus-side of the turnover battle. The Jennies are averaging just 12 turnovers per game while forcing opponents in more than 20 per game. Through four games, the Jennies are plus-35 in the turnover department.
Scouting the Opposition
Embry-Riddle Eagles
• Embry Riddle is off to a 4-0 start this season. In their season opener, they defeated MIAA opponent Lindenwood 66-61.
• The Eagles are averaging 67.5 points per game while holding opponents to 62.
• Sabrina Whiting has been the Eagles top scorer this season averaging 13.8 points per game. Two others are also in double-figures with Mercedes Jorge scoring 12.8 and Lauren Ellenberger 12.3.
• Whiting is also the team's best shooter, connecting on 47.5% of her field goals, 47.4% of her three-point attempts and 88.9% of her free throw attempts.
• In the paint, Jorge leads the Eagles in rebounding with 27 total and collecint 6.8 per game.
• In addition to scoring more than 12 points per game, Ellenberger has dished out a team-leading 28 assists and has come away with 13 steals on defense.
• Embry-Riddle doesn't block many shots, but Laniere Coleman is responsible for half with five swats.
