Jens Wrap Up 2017 With Non-conference Game vs. Rockhurst

WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2017) - 2017 is about to be in the rear-view mirror, but not before the Jennies play one final game.

Opponent: Rockhurst Hawks (6-4, 2-1 GLVC)

When: Tuesday, Dec. 19 - 7 p.m.

Where: Warrensburg, Mo. - UCM Multipurpose Building

On the Air
• Jennies basketball is broadcast live on 1450 KOKO, 98.5 The Bar, and online at warrensburgradio.com. Games are broadcast by 1450 KOKO/98.5 The Bar Sports Director, Greg Hassler. There will be a live webcast of Tuesday's game on UCM's Internet Blueframe portal and is available on TV streaming devices.

Tip Off
• One final game for the Jennies before the "life in the balance" break. They host Rockhurst in their final non-conference game of the season.
• Central Missouri has won five straight games and are 3-0 to start MIAA play
• The Jennies were ranked 10th by the WBCA in last week's poll (Dec. 11) and moved to 23rd in the D2SIDA Media Poll.  

Story Lines
• Tuesday's game is the start of a three game home stand for the Jennies. UCM had played six straight, going 5-1 at home before defeating Southwest Baptist in their first road contest of the year on Saturday. 
• The Jennies are 9-2 all time against Rockhurst. The last time these two met was back in 2002, 74-60 for Central Missouri. 
• Central Missouri is looking for their sixth straight win. The Jennies had two winning streaks last year of at least six games, with a long of 10.
• At 3-0 in the MIAA, the Jennies are in a share of the conference lead. 

Quick Hits
Last Time Out
Central Missouri went 2-0 last weekend in MIAA competition, defeating Missouri Western at home, 70-48 before going on the road and taking down Southwest Baptist 80-75. Morgan Fleming went for 21 in the win over the Bearcats and Kayonna Lee had a double-double. She finished one point shy of a double-double against Missouri Western as well. The Jennies shot a season-best 54.3% from the floor against the Griffons with four scoring at least 10 points. Fleming and Megan Skaggs each had 11 to lead the team, Kelsey Williams and Sydney Crockett each had 10. 

Previously vs. Rockhurst
It has been over a decade since Central Missouri played Rockhurst. They last met in November of 2002, a 74-60 win for the Jennies. Central Missouri is 9-2 lifetime against the Hawks. 

Jennies in the Rankings
The Jennies remained in the WBCA top-10 for the second straight week. They didn't move, standing pat at No. 10. They also reentered the D2SIDA Media Poll this week at No. 23. They had been out of the rankings since the preseason poll. D2SIDA also conducts weekly regional rankings, which sees the Jennies ranked third in the Central Region, up three spots from a week ago. Both polls will come out with a new set of rankings Tuesday afternoon prior to tip-off. 

Jennies at Home
Central Missouri is off to a 5-1 start at home this season, including wins in their last four straight. They are on the exact same pace as last season when they went 10-2 at the Multi. Of UCM's nine games, six have come at home and the next three will also be held in Warrensburg. Following Tuesday, the Jens host Fort Hays State and Nebraska-Kearney in January. 

Around the MIAA
• Every team in the MIAA has now played either three or four conference games. Central Missouri, Washburn and Emporia State are all 3-0 to start the season. Central Oklahoma and Missouri Western also have three wins. 10 of the  14 teams are currently. 500 or better.
• Kayonna Lee is proving to be a defensive force. She's fourth in the league in rebounds with 9.7 per game. She is also in the top 10 in blocks per game at 1.8, which is third and steals per game with 2.0 which is ninth. She is the only player in the league to be in the top-10 in all three categories. 
• Morgan Fleming has shot her way into the top of the MIAA. She is eighth in field goal percentage, shooting 48.4% (45-93). She is also seventh in free throw percentage shooting 83.3% (25-30)
• The Jennies have been sharing the ball around, averaging 15.4 assists per game, second most in the MIAA. UCM is the only team with two in the top-10 in total assists. Kelsey Williams has a team leading 30 while Paige Redmond has 29. They are also fifth and seventh in the league in assists per game, respectively. 

Individual Milestones 
• Paige Redmond needs four more three pointers to make the UCM all-time top-10 list in three pointers made and 10 to reach 100 for her career. With one more assist, she will reach 200. 
• Sydney Skaggs is one rebound shy of 100 for her career. 
• Megan Skaggs is 17 points away from 400.
• Morgan Fleming needs 18 points to reach 300 and just 13 more rebounds for 100 in her career. With her 12 made three-pointers, she has already surpassed her total from her freshman year (10). 
• Peyton Taylor needs 13 more points until she reaches 100. 

Ball Control
The Jennies are third in the MIAA and ninth in Division II with just 2.2 turnovers per game. Their +5 turnover margin is the third-best in the MIAA, as they are forcing 17.22 turnovers per game. 

Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Central Missouri is the best in the league at keeping their hands off opponents. The Jennies 129 personal fouls against are the fewest in the league and are 14th in the NCAA. As a result, opponents have taken just 113 free throw attempts, the second fewest in the MIAA. The Jennies have scored 50 more points than opponents at the free throw line. 

Block Party
Central Missouri hasn't had much to brag about in recent years when it comes to blocks, but they have seen an uptick in their blocking numbers this year. The Jennies blocked at least three shots in their last five games. Kayonna Lee is a big reason for that with 16 blocks. She has at least two blocks in the seven games. 

Scouting the Opposition
Rockhurst Hawks
• Rockhurst comes to Warrensburg having lost back-to-back games for the first time this season. They stand at 6-4 on the year and are 2-1 in the GLVC.  
• The Hawks have played four of their 10 games against MIAA opponents and are 1-3 in those games. A win over Northwest Missouri and losses to Washburn, Missouri Western and Fort Hays State. 
• Four of Rockhurst's starting five has been the same for all 10 games. 
• Two Hawks are scoring in double-figures. The Hawks average 66.2 points per game. Madeline Ronshausen scored 15.7 points per game and Jillian Myers scores 12 per game. 
• Ronshausen is the Hawks' biggest three-point threat. She has taken 77 three-pointers while the rest of the team has just 92. Ronshausen has made 24 of those attempts. Overall she is shooting 36.5% from the floor, connecting on 57-of-156. 
• Kaci German and Myers do the work under the glass. Germans' 6.5 rebounds lead the team while Myers has 5.2. Myers also leads the team with 17 blocked shots, second most in the GLVC. 
• The Hawks have a winning record despite being on the wrong side of the turnover battle. The Hawks have given the ball away 165 times while forcing 152 turnovers themselves.
• Rockhurst has done a good job protecting the perimeter. Opponents are making just 26.9% of their three point attempts (57-212)
• Rockhurst also has had an advantage in free throws, shooting 72.2% to opponents 60.9%. 
Player to Watch
#23  Madeline Ronshausen (5-9, G, JR, Kansas City, Mo.) - 15.7 points per game, .365/.312/.760