WAVERLY, IA—Starting a three-game homestand, the No. 5/11 Wartburg Knights women's basketball squad will host Luther College in an American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) match on Dec. 1 before hosting Westminster College (Mo) on Dec. 4.
Game Information
Luther College Norse vs No. 5/11 Wartburg College Knights
Dec. 1, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. | Levick Arena | Waverly, Iowa
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Westminster College Blue Jays vs No. 5/11 Wartburg College Knights
Dec. 4, 2021 | 1 p.m. | Levick Arena | Waverly, Iowa
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Previewing the Norse
The Knights hold a 50-42 edge of the Norse of Luther ahead of Wednesday's game. The Knights have won ten of the last eleven meetings between the squads.
The Norse are averaging 59.1 points per game, nearly matching the opponents at 62.3 points per game. The Norse are making 36.5 percent of their shots from the field, while shooting 61 percent from the free throw line.
The Norse are led by Kristen Elliott (10.6 points/game) and Kailey Jones (10.3 points/game). Lizzie Kauls leads the Norse in rebounds with 8.6 per game.
Previewing the Blue Jays
Saturday's meeting between the Knights and the Blue Jays will be the fifth meeting between the squads. The Knights have won the previous four meetings.
The Blue Jays are averaging 69.7 points per game, with a 4-3 record as on Nov. 29, 2021. The Blue Jays are shooting 40 percent from the floor, while making 66 percent from the free throw line. The Blue Jays are averaging 35.7 rebounds per game with 13.1 assists per game.
The Blue Jays are led by Reese Arnold (15.4 ppg). Avylina Powell-Qualo adds 10.3 points per game and leads the Blue Jays in rebounding (6 rpg).
Checking out the Numbers
The Knights have been led in the early season by
Jaedon Murphy, the A-R-C Women's Basketball Player of the Week (Nov. 22, 2021), averaging 21.3 points/game and 6.8 rebounds/game.
Britney Young (10 ppg),
Hannah Anderson (8 ppg), and
Sara Faber (2.5 assists/game).
The Knights are averaging 80.5 points per game, while holding their opponents to 55.3 points per game. The Knights are shooting 42.5 percent from the field and making 72 percent of their free throw attempts. Averaging 39.8 rebounds per contest, the Knights are adding 16.8 assists per game.
Knights in the Poll
Climbing in the polls, the Wartburg women's basketball rose in the D3hoops.com and Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) rankings.
The Knights, who were ranked No. 10 in the preseason poll, sit at No. 5 after starting the season 4-0. In the WBCA rankings, the Knights sit at No. 11, having previously been at No. 12
Last Time Out
The Knights opened the A-R-C action with a defensive first quarter battle at the University of Dubuque on Nov. 23 before going on to post a 69-58 win in the opening A-R-C game for both squads.
The Knights made 12 shots from beyond the arc, nearly matching a season best (13) to start the A-R-C schedule 1-0.
Murphy led the Knights in scoring with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Young scored 15 points, making five three-pointers in the contest.
Brea Dillavou led the Knights in rebounding, collecting seven boards.
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