Pair of Weekend Games Concludes Jennies Road Trip to Florida

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2016) - Central Missouri wraps up its remaining games in Florida this weekend, taking on Barry University and Johnson & Wales this weekend. Both games will be played on the campus of Barry University. 

Opponent: Barry University - Friday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. ET
                    Johnson and Wales - Saturday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. ET

Where: Miami Shores, Fla. - Health and Sports 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
Barry Buccaneers
• The Buccaneers are off to a 2-2 start to their season after going 1-1 last week with a win against Lynn and dropping their last game to Florida Tech. 
• Barry has two players in double-figure scoring this season led by Lauren Seyranian with 14. She's shooting .500 for the season (18-for-36) and has hit nine of 18 three-point attempts.
• Also over 10 points per game is Kiara Palmer averaging 13.5 points per game. She is also the team's leading rebounder coming down with 28 caroms, good for seven per game.
• Barbara Cousino has done a little bit of everything for the Bucs scoring 4.3 points per game and dishing out a team-best 13 assists and five steals. She is also second on the squad with 23 rebounds.
• Barry does tend to turn the ball over, averaging 12.5 turnovers per game.
• The Bucs are being outscored by their opponents 65-56.8 this season, however they are shooting better, connecting on 40.7% of their attempts and 32.9% from three, but just 53.4% at the free throw line.

Johnson and Wales Wildcats
• The Wildcats have started the season 1-4 and have lost three straight games, most recently to St. Thomas in double-overtime.
• Johnson and Wales is led by Diamond Williams who is averaging 24 points per game. Three Wildcats are in double-figure points with Bevin Davis scoring 14.5 points per game and Joelle Patterson scoring 12.8.
• Davis is shooting 58% from the floor, having connected on 10-of-17 shot attempts. Megan Tate has hit six three-point attempts, tied with Williams for the most on the team.
• Kwannita Janvier leads the Wildcats with 28 rebounds and seven per game. She is one of three Wildcats with more 20 boards. Williams and Cortavia Walker each have 23.
• Johnson and Wales has turned the ball over just 39 times in 40 games while forcing opponents into 62.
• The Wildcat defense is also responsible for 40 steals and 8 blocks, twice as much as their opponents.