MIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RETURNS TO ACTION

Basketball is back after holiday break

Josh Slaughter - The MIAA

Women's Basketball | 12/29/2013 2:12:38 PM

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Kansas City, Mo.
-- The teams return from holiday break and hit the ground running in league play as MIAA women's basketball moves into week eight.

Upcoming MIAA Previews:
#8 Central Missouri starts 2014 at home
Last Week: 12/19 d. UCO 94-76    12/21 d. NSU 84-73
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. UNK 5:30 p.m. 1/6 vs. WU 5:30 p.m.
#8 Central Missouri will be at home for their next two straight against UNK and WU. The Jennies are led by Keuna Flax who is averaging 20.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. BreAnna Lewis is averaging 13.6 points and Shelby Winkelmann11.7 points per game. On the glass Revonnia Howard is averaging 8.3 boards per contest.

Central Oklahoma hits the road in week eight
Last Week: 12/19 l. to #8 UCM 94-76     12/21 d. MWSU 81-63
Upcoming: 1/4 at NWMSU 1:30 p.m.
Central Oklahoma will travel to Northwest Missouri in their only action of week eight. The Bronchos are led by Jill Bryan who is averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Julia Mason is averaging 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest on the season.

#3 Emporia State gets ready to hit the road
Last Week: 12/18 d. SBU 85-53     12/21 d. MSSU 77-56
Upcoming: 12/31 vs. Baker 1:30 p.m.    1/4 at LU 1:30 p.m.     1/6 vs. LWU 5:30 p.m.
#3 Emporia State will hit the road for the start of the 2014 part of their season. The Lady Hornets are led by Laura Patrick who is averaging 15.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Kionna Kellog is averaging 11.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Merissa Quick is averaging 10.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest.

Fort Hays State opens 2014 on the road
Last Week: 12/21 d. NWMSU 79-69
Upcoming: 1/4 at MSSU 1 p.m.    1/6 at SBU 5:30 p.m.
Fort Hays State opens 2014 on the road for two straight. The Tigers are led by MIAA Athlete of the Week Kate Lehman who is averaging a double-double with 15.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Katelyn Edwards is averaging 14.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.

Lincoln opens 2014 at home
Last Week: 12/19 l. to WU 74-66
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. #3 ESU 1:30 p.m.    1/6 vs. PSU 5:30 p.m.
Lincoln plays two straight at home as they open 2014. The Blue Tigers are led by Hunter Yoakum who is averaging 10.7 points per game. Angela Randall is averaging 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and Jennifer Rosado is averaging 10.1 points per contest.

Lindenwood opens 2014 on their home floor
Last Week: 12/20 l. to UNK 78-71    12/22 d. WU 85-80
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. PSU 1 p.m.    1/6 vs. ESU 5:30 p.m.
Lindenwood will play two straight at home as they begin week eight. The Lions are led by Kassidy Gengenbacher who is averaging 13.6 points per game. Marissa Lehnig and Caroline Bourlioux are each averaging 12.6 points per contest.

Missouri Southern look to bounce back in week eight
Last Week: 12/21 l. to #3 ESU 77-56
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. FHSU 1 p.m.   
Missouri Southern will face off with Fort Hays State in week eight. The Lions are led by Dominique Mosley who is averaging 18.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Sharese Jones is averaging 14.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per contest.

Missouri Western returns home in week eight
Last Week: 12/19 l. to NSU 57-42     12/21 l. to UCO 81-63
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. WU 1:30 p.m.   1/6 vs. UNK 5:30 p.m.
Missouri Western will face Washburn and Nebraska-Kearney at home in week eight. The Griffons are led by Sharniece Lewis who is averaging 10.2 points per game. On the glass Tiara Hall is averaging 6.8 rebounds per contest.

Nebraska-Kearney looks to build on winning streak
Last Week: 12/20 d. LWU 78-71  
Upcoming: 1/4 at #8 UCM 1:30 p.m.    1/6 vs. MWSU 5:30 p.m.
Nebraska-Kearney looks to extend a two game winning streak as they hit the road for two. The Lopers are led by Amarah Williams who is averaging 11.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.

Northeastern State travels to NWMSU in week eight
Last Week: 12/19 d. MWSU 57-42    12/21 l. to #8 UCM 84-73
Upcoming: 1/6 at NWMSU 5:30 p.m.
Northeastern State will travel to Northwest Missouri in week eight. The RiverHawks are led by Fontana Tate who is averaging 12.2 points per game. Chelsey Beathard is averaging 9.4 points per contest and Che’Ron Lewis is averaging 5.8 boards per contest.

Northwest Missouri readies for week eight
Last Week: 12/18 d. Saint Mary 64-46    12/21 l. to FHSU 79-69 2OT
Upcoming: 1/4 vs. UCO 1:30 p.m.    1/6 vs. NSU 5:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri will play two at home against the schools from Oklahoma. The Bearcats are led by Ariel Easton who is averaging 16.7 points per game. Ashleigh Nelson is averaging 14.5 points per contest.

Pittsburg State goes on the road
Last Week: 12/18 d. Truman 75-66   12/21 vs. SBU PPD
Upcoming: 1/2 vs. St. Mary 6 p.m.  1/4 at LWU 1 p.m.    1/6 at LU 5:30 p.m.
Pittsburg State will play three during week eight play. The Gorillas are led by Lizzy Jeronimus who is averaging 18.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Morgan Westoff is averaging 10.5 points per game.

Southwest Baptist home for two
Last Week: 12/18 l. to ESU 85-53  12/21 at PSU PPD
Upcoming:  12/31 vs. Avila 3 p.m.    1/6 vs. FHSU 5:30 p.m. 
Southwest Baptist faces Avila before returning to league play. The Bearcats are led by Brooke Duncan who is averaging 17.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Jacqui Zelenka is averaging 11.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.

Washburn hits the road in week eight
Last Week: 12/19 d. LU 74-66    12/22 l. to LWU 85-80
Upcoming: 1/4 at MWSU 1:30 p.m.   1/6 at #8 UCM 5:30 p.m.
Washburn will hit the road for two in week eight. The Ichabods are led by Casyn Buchman who is averaging 21.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Taylor Ignoto is averaging 18.5 points over two games.