DUBUQUE, Iowa— Taking their high-powered offense on the road, the No. 13/15 Wartburg College Knights will travel to Dubuque as they face Loras College on January 19 at 5:30 p.m.
A battle of the offense is set as the Knights are No. 2 in the conference for points per game (76.8) and the Duhawks are No. 3 (72.2). The Knights and Duhawks are among the top teams in the league from the free throw line.
Ahead of tip-off, the Knights hold a 57-27 series lead over the Duhawks.
Game Information
Loras College Duhawks (11-4, 5-1 A-R-C) vs No. 13/15 Wartburg College (12-2, 5-1 A-R-C)
Jan. 19, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Dubuque, Iowa
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Previewing the Duhawks
The Duhawks enter the midweek game averaging 72.2 points per game, while holding their opponents to 64 points. The Duhawks are shooting 41 percent from the field and 33 percent from behind the arc. At the free throw line, the Duhawks are averaging 12.3 free throws per game (74 percent).
The Duhawks are averaging 35.1 rebounds per game, 13.8 assists per game, and 20.3 points off turnovers per game.
Leading the Duhawks in scoring, Sami Martin is averaging 14.8 points per game. Madison Haslow (11.3 ppg) and Madison Fleckenstein (11.1) are averaging in double-digits. Martin leads the Duhawks in rebounding efforts, collecting 8.4 boards per game.
Checking out the Numbers
The Knights lead the A-R-C in fewest turnovers, having recorded only 204 this season. the league in shots behind the arc, the Knights have recorded 157 made three-pointers this season (11.2 made per game).
The Knights, who are second in the league in scoring offense, average 76.8 points per game. Having one of the top defenses in the league, the Knights are holding their opponents to 60.6 points per game. The Knights are averaging 42 percent from the field, while shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Knights are making 12 free throws per contest (71 percent).
The Knights are recording 38.8 rebounds per game, while being a top team for assists (16 per game).
The Knights are led by
Jaedon Murphy, averaging 16.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Hannah Anderson averages 10.1 points per game, while
Macy Harris averages 4.7 rebounds per contest. Harris leads the Knights in assists (46 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 two spots in the Women's Basketball Coaches Associations (WBCA) poll, landing at No. 15.
Last Time Out
The Knights recorded a season-high 15 made three-pointers in the 79-64 victory over Iowa Wesleyan University. Anderson recorded a career-night, scoring 20 points with six shots from behind the arc.
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