WAVERLY, IA— Bringing their recent hot offense home, the No. 13/15 Wartburg Knights women's basketball squad is set to host the Buena Vista University Beavers on January 21. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m. inside Levick Arena in an American Rivers Conference contest.
A battle behind the arc is set as the Knights are shooting 36 percent behind the arc and 11.3 three-pointers per game. The Beavers, who struggle behind the arc (18 percent) are holding their opponents to 27 percent three-point shooting.
Heading into the game, the Knights hold a 47-36 series lead over the Beavers.
Game Information
Buena Vista University (4-8, 2-4 A-R-C) vs No. 13/15 Wartburg College (13-2, 6-1 A-R-C)
Jan. 21, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Levick Arena | Waverly, Iowa
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Previewing the Beavers
The Beavers are averaging 56.7 points per game, while shooting 36 percent from the field. At the free throw line, the Beavers average 12.9 free throws per game (60 percent). The Beavers are outrebounding their opponents by nearly five rebounds, while recording 11.3 assists per contest.
Taylor Krager leads the Beavers offensively, recording 12.9 points per game. Vanessa Hamlett averages 11.6 points per game and leads the Beavers in rebounds (10 per game).
The Beavers have posted conference wins over Dubuque and Nebraska Wesleyan.
Checking out the Numbers
The Knights handle the ball well this season, recording 14.4 turnovers per game. The Knights the league in shots behind the arc, the Knights have recorded 170 made three-pointers this season (11.3 made per game).
The Knights, who are second in the league in scoring offense, average 77.3 points per game. Having one of the top defenses in the league, the Knights are holding their opponents to 62 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 11.8 free throws per contest (71 percent).
The Knights are recording 38.1 rebounds per game, while being a top team for assists (16.1 per game).
The Knights are led by
Jaedon Murphy, averaging 16.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Anderson averages 10.7 points per game, while
Macy Harris averages 4.5 rebounds per contest. Harris leads the Knights in assists (50 this season) while
Sara Faber leads the Knights in steals (28 this season).
Knights in the Poll
In the D3hoops.com rankings, the Knights stayed at 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 won a thriller in Dubuque on January 19 as a second half comeback led to an 84-82 victory over Loras College. Anderson continued to be a presence behind the arc, opening the second half with four straight three-pointers.
The game went down to the wire as
Brea Dillavou's three-pointer was matched by Loras with six seconds to go. Dillavou found the game-winning basket with two seconds, securing the Knights fifth straight win.
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