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In the preseason poll, Tech was expected to bring up the cellar in the Big 12 while Texas was chosen as the favorite to win the league title. After four games, the two meet in Austin Saturday tied at 2-2 in league play along with ISU and OSU. Tech will be coming into Austin riding high after an upset win over WVU at Morgantown. Texas, meanwhile, has dropped their last two games vs ISU and OU, both road games. Tech is 1-1 on the road. Texas is 2-0 at home. Texas holds an 63-29 edge in the series and is 30-7 at home vs the Lady Raiders. Tech had won five in a row before losing the last two. Prior to Tech’s five game winning streak, Texas had rolled up their own five game winning streak.
Even with their 55-45 win over WVU, Tech is averaging only 50 ppg in league play. Two players are scoring 25.8 ppg for Tech: Amber Battle (# 12, 5-9 Sr. G) and Kelsi Baker (# 41, 6-0 Sr. F) who average 15.5 and 10.3 ppg, respectively. Dayo Olabode (# 32, 6-2 Fr. W) and Ivonne Cook-Taylor (# 2, 5-8 RS Soph. G) are tied for third in scoring at 5.5 ppg. Those four have taken 69% of Tech’s FG attempts. Battle (21-60, 35.0%) and Baker (14-37, 37.8%) lead the Lady Raiders in FGs made and attempted. Ionna McKenzie (# 42, 6-2 Fr. C) has the highest FG% but has only taken two shots. Baker’s 37.8% is second on the team. Baker and Battle are tied for the team lead with five 3pters. Battle has taken 13 3s (38.5%) and Baker has attempted 11 (45.5%). No other Lady Raider has reached double digit 3pt attempts with Rayven Brooks (# 11, 5-8 Jr. PG) at 3-7 from BTA for 42.9%. Battle has gotten to the FT line 19 times and made 15(78.9%). Baker is second in both categories at 8-13 (61.5%). No one else has more than nine FT attempts.
Olabode is the leading rebounder at 5.3 rpg. Battle (4.8 rpg), McKenzie (4.7 rpg) and Baker (4.5 rpg) provide solid help on the boards. Battle has six assists. Brooks, Jamie Roe (# 35, 5-10 Jr. F) and Minta Spears (# 3, 5-10 RS Soph. G) are tied for second with 5 assists each. In blocks, Brooks leads with 5. Battle is second with 4. Three others have one block each. Three players top the chart in steals: Roe (8), Spears (7) and Brooks (6).
Battle, Baker, Olabode, Brooks and Spears have started all four league games. Battle is the iron woman on the team, averaging 32.2 mpg. Olabode, Baker, Brooks and Spears all average between 20 and 25 mpg. Off the bench, Cook-Taylor (20.8 mpg), Roe (23.5 mpg) and Ryann Bowser (# 4, 5-8 Jr. PG; 14.5 mpg) are in double digit minutes. Those eight have played in all four league games. McKenzie has played in three games, averaging 16.7 mpg. Jocelyn Mousty (# 13, 6-3 RS Soph. C) has played a total of seven minutes in three games. Paige Parliament (# 34, 6-1 Jr. F) has gotten into one conference game. Two others on the roster have not played in conference.
Nneka (13.0 ppg) and Brady (11.0 ppg) are the leading scorers for Texas. Empress and Nekia are third at 7.3 ppg each. Nekia has the best shooting percentage from the field at 63.2% (12-19). Nneka (17-40, 42.5%) tops the Horns in FGs made and attempted. Brady (14-39, 35.9%) and Empress (13-39, 33.3%) are tied for second in FGs attempted and rank 2nd and 3rd respectively in FGs made. Brooke (8-31, 25. 8%) and Kelsey (10-33, 30.3%) are the others that have taken at least 30 shots in conference games. Brady is the leader in 3pters (6-18, 33.3%) while Nekia has the best percentage on six 3s (50.0%). Nneka (18-30, 60.0%) and Brady (10-14, 71.4%) are the only Horns to reach double digit FT attempts. Imani at 6-6 has the third most FTs on the team.
Nneka leads the conference in rebounding at 13.0 rpg and is the only Big 12 player averaging a double double in scoring and rebounding. Kelsey is second in rebounding at 5.0 rpg. Imani (4.8 rpg) and Empress (4.3 rpg) provide additional strong support on the boards. Empress (2.8 apg), Brady (2.0 apg) and Celina (1.8 apg) lead the team in assists. Brady is the only Horn with double digit steals at 10. Krystle is second with six steals. Nneka has two thirds of the team’s 18 blocks. Imani is second with three blocks.After three games of the same lineup, Krystle replaced Celina vs OU, joining Nneka, Brady, Empress and Kelsey. Nine players have seen action in all four conference games. with Tasia getting into three of the games. Brady (31.5 mpg) and Nneka (30.0 mpg) top the team in mpg. Three others average 20+ mpg while four others average 10+.Projected starters based on the last game:
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Texas TTU
Nneka (6-1 Sr. F) Baker (6-0 Sr. F)
Kelsey (6-5 Soph. C) Olabode (6-2 Fr. W)
Brady (5-11 RS Jr. G) Brooks (6-0 Jr. G)
Empress (5-7 Jr. G) Battle (5-9 Sr. G)
Krystle (5-4 Sr. G) Spears (5-10 RS Soph. G)
Olaboda gives Tech a presence on the boards. Baker has a body type reminiscent of Nekia. When those two match up, it should an interest game within the game. Both can rebound well, both finish well around the basket and both can shoot the three. I think Nekia has a better handle on the ball. Tech will play nine players while Texas will play at least nine, maybe more depending on how players are recovering from injury. Nneka will be extremely difficult for Tech to cover inside. Battle will be the player that Texas will have trouble keeping under control. If expected, Ariel and Brianna are able to play in this game, they will provide substantial help to Empress and Brady in covering Battle.
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TEAM STATISTICS Texas (2-1) TTUU (2-2)
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SCORING.................. 237 200
Points per game........ 59.3 50.0
Scoring margin......... +1.8 -5.7
FIELD GOALS-ATT.......... 88-248 71-214
Field goal pct.......... .355 .332
FG made per game. 22.0 17.8
FG att. per game… 62.0 53.5
2 POINT FG-ATT,,,,,,,,,,, 72-186 57-162
2-point FG pct………... .387 .352
2-pt FG made per game.. 18.0 14.3
2-pt FG att. per game…. 46.5 40.5
3 POINT FG-ATT........... 16-62 14-52
3-point FG pct.......... .258 .269
3-pt FG made per game.. 4.0 3.5
3-pt FG att. per game….. 15.5 13.0
FREE THROWS-ATT.......... 45-67 44-67
Free throw pct.......... .672 .657
F-Throws made per game. 11.3 11.0
FTs attempted per game... 16.8 16.8
REBOUNDS................. 175 135
Rebounds per game...... 43.8 33.8
Rebounding margin...... +8.3 -8.0
ASSISTS.................. 44 32
Assists per game....... 11.0 8.0
TURNOVERS................ 58 60
Turnovers per game..... 14.5 15.0
Turnover margin........ -0.5 +2.5
Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.8 0.5
STEALS................... 32 37
Steals per game........ 8.0 9.3
BLOCKS................... 18 12
Blocks per game........ 4.5 3.0
Conf. Winning Streak.......... -0- 1
Conf. Home win streak...... 2 -0-
Conf. Road win streak…… -0- 1
ATTENDANCE............... 5999 8725
Home games-Avg/Game.... 2-2999.5 2-4362 [/pre]
Ave. Score by Period: 1st 2nd OT Total
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Texas............... 31.3 28.0 -0- 59.3
TTU....... 20.5 29.5 -0- 50.0 [/pre]
These two teams, overall in Big 12 play, are having difficulty on offense. They are playing well on defense, ranking 3rd (Tech) and 4th (Texas) in scoring defense and 3rd (Texas) and 4th (Tech) in FG% defense. Texas will have a significant edge in rebounding as they have a plus 8 edge in rebounding compared to Tech’s negative 8 rebounding margin. Texas is looking to get back into the win column after suffering two straight losses. Tech wants to build on their win over WVU in their last outing. Texas is getting an assist for every two FGs they make. Tech is just below that with an assist on 45% of their made FGs. Texas is undefeated at home in Big 12 play while Tech has won their last road conference game. Tech has had strong second halves, averaging nine points more in the second half than in the first.
This game is also a double header with the men. You can use your women’s game ticket to get a general admission ticket to the men’s game vs WVU and vice versa. It is also the “Canned Food Drive” game. So bring a few cans to drop into the collection boxes when you go in. You will also get a coupon for a Whataburger while supplies last when you bring in canned goods. Those need to be donated at the North Plaza (doors C & D) or at the Red River entrance.
Game time is 12 noon. It will be on the LHN and carried by KVET 1300 AM. Looks like Craig Way may do back to back games Saturday.
From texassports.com: Texas vs Tech
From texastech.com: Texas Tech Prepares to Take on No. 4 Texas
From the AAS: Texas searches for solutions on offense after back-to-back losses
From the Lubbock AJ: Lady Raiders winning Big 12 games agian thanks to strong defense
Even with their 55-45 win over WVU, Tech is averaging only 50 ppg in league play. Two players are scoring 25.8 ppg for Tech: Amber Battle (# 12, 5-9 Sr. G) and Kelsi Baker (# 41, 6-0 Sr. F) who average 15.5 and 10.3 ppg, respectively. Dayo Olabode (# 32, 6-2 Fr. W) and Ivonne Cook-Taylor (# 2, 5-8 RS Soph. G) are tied for third in scoring at 5.5 ppg. Those four have taken 69% of Tech’s FG attempts. Battle (21-60, 35.0%) and Baker (14-37, 37.8%) lead the Lady Raiders in FGs made and attempted. Ionna McKenzie (# 42, 6-2 Fr. C) has the highest FG% but has only taken two shots. Baker’s 37.8% is second on the team. Baker and Battle are tied for the team lead with five 3pters. Battle has taken 13 3s (38.5%) and Baker has attempted 11 (45.5%). No other Lady Raider has reached double digit 3pt attempts with Rayven Brooks (# 11, 5-8 Jr. PG) at 3-7 from BTA for 42.9%. Battle has gotten to the FT line 19 times and made 15(78.9%). Baker is second in both categories at 8-13 (61.5%). No one else has more than nine FT attempts.
Olabode is the leading rebounder at 5.3 rpg. Battle (4.8 rpg), McKenzie (4.7 rpg) and Baker (4.5 rpg) provide solid help on the boards. Battle has six assists. Brooks, Jamie Roe (# 35, 5-10 Jr. F) and Minta Spears (# 3, 5-10 RS Soph. G) are tied for second with 5 assists each. In blocks, Brooks leads with 5. Battle is second with 4. Three others have one block each. Three players top the chart in steals: Roe (8), Spears (7) and Brooks (6).
Battle, Baker, Olabode, Brooks and Spears have started all four league games. Battle is the iron woman on the team, averaging 32.2 mpg. Olabode, Baker, Brooks and Spears all average between 20 and 25 mpg. Off the bench, Cook-Taylor (20.8 mpg), Roe (23.5 mpg) and Ryann Bowser (# 4, 5-8 Jr. PG; 14.5 mpg) are in double digit minutes. Those eight have played in all four league games. McKenzie has played in three games, averaging 16.7 mpg. Jocelyn Mousty (# 13, 6-3 RS Soph. C) has played a total of seven minutes in three games. Paige Parliament (# 34, 6-1 Jr. F) has gotten into one conference game. Two others on the roster have not played in conference.
Nneka (13.0 ppg) and Brady (11.0 ppg) are the leading scorers for Texas. Empress and Nekia are third at 7.3 ppg each. Nekia has the best shooting percentage from the field at 63.2% (12-19). Nneka (17-40, 42.5%) tops the Horns in FGs made and attempted. Brady (14-39, 35.9%) and Empress (13-39, 33.3%) are tied for second in FGs attempted and rank 2nd and 3rd respectively in FGs made. Brooke (8-31, 25. 8%) and Kelsey (10-33, 30.3%) are the others that have taken at least 30 shots in conference games. Brady is the leader in 3pters (6-18, 33.3%) while Nekia has the best percentage on six 3s (50.0%). Nneka (18-30, 60.0%) and Brady (10-14, 71.4%) are the only Horns to reach double digit FT attempts. Imani at 6-6 has the third most FTs on the team.
Nneka leads the conference in rebounding at 13.0 rpg and is the only Big 12 player averaging a double double in scoring and rebounding. Kelsey is second in rebounding at 5.0 rpg. Imani (4.8 rpg) and Empress (4.3 rpg) provide additional strong support on the boards. Empress (2.8 apg), Brady (2.0 apg) and Celina (1.8 apg) lead the team in assists. Brady is the only Horn with double digit steals at 10. Krystle is second with six steals. Nneka has two thirds of the team’s 18 blocks. Imani is second with three blocks.After three games of the same lineup, Krystle replaced Celina vs OU, joining Nneka, Brady, Empress and Kelsey. Nine players have seen action in all four conference games. with Tasia getting into three of the games. Brady (31.5 mpg) and Nneka (30.0 mpg) top the team in mpg. Three others average 20+ mpg while four others average 10+.Projected starters based on the last game:
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Texas TTU
Nneka (6-1 Sr. F) Baker (6-0 Sr. F)
Kelsey (6-5 Soph. C) Olabode (6-2 Fr. W)
Brady (5-11 RS Jr. G) Brooks (6-0 Jr. G)
Empress (5-7 Jr. G) Battle (5-9 Sr. G)
Krystle (5-4 Sr. G) Spears (5-10 RS Soph. G)
Olaboda gives Tech a presence on the boards. Baker has a body type reminiscent of Nekia. When those two match up, it should an interest game within the game. Both can rebound well, both finish well around the basket and both can shoot the three. I think Nekia has a better handle on the ball. Tech will play nine players while Texas will play at least nine, maybe more depending on how players are recovering from injury. Nneka will be extremely difficult for Tech to cover inside. Battle will be the player that Texas will have trouble keeping under control. If expected, Ariel and Brianna are able to play in this game, they will provide substantial help to Empress and Brady in covering Battle.
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TEAM STATISTICS Texas (2-1) TTUU (2-2)
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SCORING.................. 237 200
Points per game........ 59.3 50.0
Scoring margin......... +1.8 -5.7
FIELD GOALS-ATT.......... 88-248 71-214
Field goal pct.......... .355 .332
FG made per game. 22.0 17.8
FG att. per game… 62.0 53.5
2 POINT FG-ATT,,,,,,,,,,, 72-186 57-162
2-point FG pct………... .387 .352
2-pt FG made per game.. 18.0 14.3
2-pt FG att. per game…. 46.5 40.5
3 POINT FG-ATT........... 16-62 14-52
3-point FG pct.......... .258 .269
3-pt FG made per game.. 4.0 3.5
3-pt FG att. per game….. 15.5 13.0
FREE THROWS-ATT.......... 45-67 44-67
Free throw pct.......... .672 .657
F-Throws made per game. 11.3 11.0
FTs attempted per game... 16.8 16.8
REBOUNDS................. 175 135
Rebounds per game...... 43.8 33.8
Rebounding margin...... +8.3 -8.0
ASSISTS.................. 44 32
Assists per game....... 11.0 8.0
TURNOVERS................ 58 60
Turnovers per game..... 14.5 15.0
Turnover margin........ -0.5 +2.5
Assist/turnover ratio.. 0.8 0.5
STEALS................... 32 37
Steals per game........ 8.0 9.3
BLOCKS................... 18 12
Blocks per game........ 4.5 3.0
Conf. Winning Streak.......... -0- 1
Conf. Home win streak...... 2 -0-
Conf. Road win streak…… -0- 1
ATTENDANCE............... 5999 8725
Home games-Avg/Game.... 2-2999.5 2-4362 [/pre]
Ave. Score by Period: 1st 2nd OT Total
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Texas............... 31.3 28.0 -0- 59.3
TTU....... 20.5 29.5 -0- 50.0 [/pre]
These two teams, overall in Big 12 play, are having difficulty on offense. They are playing well on defense, ranking 3rd (Tech) and 4th (Texas) in scoring defense and 3rd (Texas) and 4th (Tech) in FG% defense. Texas will have a significant edge in rebounding as they have a plus 8 edge in rebounding compared to Tech’s negative 8 rebounding margin. Texas is looking to get back into the win column after suffering two straight losses. Tech wants to build on their win over WVU in their last outing. Texas is getting an assist for every two FGs they make. Tech is just below that with an assist on 45% of their made FGs. Texas is undefeated at home in Big 12 play while Tech has won their last road conference game. Tech has had strong second halves, averaging nine points more in the second half than in the first.
This game is also a double header with the men. You can use your women’s game ticket to get a general admission ticket to the men’s game vs WVU and vice versa. It is also the “Canned Food Drive” game. So bring a few cans to drop into the collection boxes when you go in. You will also get a coupon for a Whataburger while supplies last when you bring in canned goods. Those need to be donated at the North Plaza (doors C & D) or at the Red River entrance.
Game time is 12 noon. It will be on the LHN and carried by KVET 1300 AM. Looks like Craig Way may do back to back games Saturday.
From texassports.com: Texas vs Tech
From texastech.com: Texas Tech Prepares to Take on No. 4 Texas
From the AAS: Texas searches for solutions on offense after back-to-back losses
From the Lubbock AJ: Lady Raiders winning Big 12 games agian thanks to strong defense
