WAVERLY, Iowa – The No. 8-ranked Wartburg women's basketball team closes out the regular season this week in Dubuque with playoff implications on the line. The Knights are on the road to face Loras College on Wednesday, and the University of Dubuque on Saturday.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Dubuque, Iowa | Lillis Court |
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Wartburg Knights (20-3, 12-2 A-R-C) vs. Loras Duhawks (21-2, 12-2 A-R-C)
Saturday, Feb. 22 | 2 p.m. | Dubuque, Iowa | Stoltz Sports Center |
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Wartburg Knights (20-3, 12-2 A-R-C) vs. Dubuque Spartans (3-11, 7-16 A-R-C)
Postseason Implications
Wartburg and Loras currently share the American Rivers Conference lead with 12-2 records each, battling for the regular season title and the top seed for the conference tournament. The Knights have won three consecutive regular season and conference tournament titles.
Matchup Notes
- Loras handed the Knights their first conference loss of the season back on Jan. 11 at Levick Arena, as the then-ranked No. 14 Duhawks defeated the No. 5 Knights 82-78. Loras' Marissa Schroeder totaled 23 points off 9-of-13 shooting from the field.
- Wartburg hosted Dubuque at Levick Arena on Jan. 4, prevailing 103-56 while tying a season-high with 23 made free throws and 49 rebounds. Five Knights scored in double figures, led by a career-high 16-point performance from Bailey Naig.
Wartburg
- In the first NCAA regional rankings of the season released last week, Wartburg ranked No. 2 behind Loras in the West Region.
- Most recently, Wartburg defeated Simpson 102-62 over the weekend, surpassing the 100-point mark for the fifth time this season.
- On Wednesday, Feb. 12 versus Buena Vista, Emma Gerdes became the 17th player in Wartburg women's basketball history to join the 1000-point club. Additionally, Bob Amsberry earned his 400th career win as a head coach.
- Wartburg ranks first nationally with a 49.2 field goal percentage, third with 83.4 points per game, and fourth with 1,919 total points.
- In addition, the Knights rank among the top-five in scoring margin, three-point field goals per game, three-point field goal percentage, assists per game, three-point field goals made, and total assists.
Loras
- The Duhawks are winners of five straight, and own an 11-1 record on their home court.
- Loras is ranked No. 10 by D3hoops.com and No. 12 in the latest WBCA Coaches' Poll.
- Last week, Loras earned wins over Coe College and the University of Dubuque.
- Loras ranks fifth nationally in scoring offense, averaging 81.4 points per game.
- Macenzie Kraemer leads the team with 14.7 points per game, followed by a 14.5 point per game average from Marissa Schroeder.
Dubuque
- UD fell twice last week against Loras and Luther and sit near the bottom of the league with a 3-11 record.
- The Spartans rank third in the conference with 277 offensive rebounds, averaging 12 per game.
- Miah Smith is the conference leader 8.4 rebounds per game.
