WAVERLY, IA— The No. 13/17 Wartburg College women's basketball squad will host a non-conference game on Sunday, January 16 as Iowa Wesleyan will visit Levick Arena. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m.
The Tigers hold a 9-3 record overall and have won their solo conference game.
Game Information
Iowa Wesleyan University (9-3, 1-0 CAC) vs No. 13/17 Wartburg College (11-2, 5-1 A-R-C)
Jan. 16, 2022 | 4 p.m. | Levick Arena | Waverly, Iowa
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Checking out the Numbers
The Knights lead the A-R-C in fewest turnovers, having recorded only 187 this season. Leading the league in shots behind the arc, the Knights have recorded 142 made three-pointers this season (10.9 made per game).
The Knights, who are second in the league in scoring offense, average 76.6 points per game. Having one of the top defenses in the league, the Knights are holding their opponents to 60.3 points per game. The Knights are averaging 41 percent from the field, while shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Knights are making 12.3 free throws per contest (71 percent).
The Knights are recording 39.2 rebounds per game, while being a top team for assists (15.5 per game).
The Knights are led by
Jaedon Murphy, averaging 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Hannah Anderson averages 9.3 points per game, while
Macy Harris averages 4.7 rebounds per contest. Harris leads the Knights in assists (41 this season) and steals (27).
Knights in the Poll
In the D3hoops.com rankings, the Knights rose to No. 13 following impressive outings by the Knights.
The Knights rose three spots in the Women's Basketball Coaches Associations (WBCA) poll, landing at No. 17.
Last Time Out
A hot offensive start by the No. 13/17 Wartburg Knights women's basketball squad overwhelmed the Coe Kohawks as the Knights posted an 80-53 win in a midweek American Rivers Conference contest on Jan. 12.
Harris led the Knights in scoring on 5-of-7 FG and 2-of-3 from behind the arc. Dillavou was 4-of-6 from the field and made 4-of-6 free throws. Murphy was the final Knight in double-digits, scoring 11 points of 4-of-7 shooting.
The Knights shot 44 percent from the field (27-of-62), while making 11 three-pointers. The Knights shot 75 percent from the free throw line, missing only five attempts. The Knights collected 29 points off turnovers, forcing the Kohawks for 22 turnovers.
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