Women's Basketball 1/3/2011 9:00:00 AM MSU Sports Information

Game Day: Mustangs looking for third-straight win Monday night against Newman

Setting the Stage

Midwestern State goes for its third consecutive win Monday night when the Mustangs play host to Newman (Kan.) at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.

Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.

Where to Find the Game

100.9 BOB FM - The broadcast features the play-by-play voice of two-time Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year Bill Powers.
On the Web - BOB-FM's audio broadcast is simulcast on BOBradio.fm. Link

Live Stats - Live stats are available courtesy of MSUMustangs.com. Link
LSC Scoreboard - MEN WOMEN

About the Mustangs

MSU LOVES ITS DOME Midwestern has won its last three games under the dome and is 4-1 in the friendly confines of D.L. Ligon Coliseum winning games by an average margin of 19.2 points per game.

THOMPSON STELLAR AT HOME Junior forward Cierra Thompsonis averaging 16.2 points a game in MSU's five games at Ligon Coliseum this season. She has scored at least 10 points in four of the game which includes a season-high 23-point outing against Southeastern Oklahoma and a 21-point showing versus Hillsdale Freewill Baptist. Thompson is shooting 45.9 percent and pulling in 5.0 rebounds on the Mustangs' home floor. Conversely, she has struggled to 26.3 percent shooting from the field in road games while averaging 6.3 points and 1.7 rebounds.

NOLISHA ON THE MARK IN FIRST START OF 2010 Senior forward Nolisha Markham poured in 12 of her team-high 16 points in the second half to help Midwestern to a 67-62 win over Texas Woman's University Saturday at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. The point total was a season high for the Tulsa native as was her nine-rebound effort. Markham then struggled to six points and four rebounds as she was picked on for five fouls in just 14 minutes of court time against Texas A&M-Commerce on Dec. 20, 2010. Markham pulled her season averages 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds a game.

SAVANNAH CARVES UP THE OPPOSITION Junior forward Savannah Carver continues to lead the Mustangs in scoring averaging 14.3 points per game. The Amarillo native had her consecutive games with at least 10 points streak snapped at five contests against Texas Woman's University. Carver tallied 18.4 points per game during the five-game stretch which spanned from scoring 16 points against Hillsdale Freewill Baptist on Nov. 22 to notching 11 points at Cameron on Dec. 13, 2010. The streak including three 20-point efforts included a career-best 23 points at Southwestern Oklahoma on Dec. 11. Carver rebounded to score 17 points and pull in seven rebounds off of the bench in her last outing against Texas A&M-Commerce.

DEGELIA'S HOT START Freshman guard Kirsti Degelia became the first MSU freshman since All American Lindy Lombard to open her collegiate career with four consecutive 10-point performances. The Krum High product was named the St. Edward's Shootout all-tournament team after scoring 16 points against the home standing Hilltoppers and 12 points against Hillsdale (Mich.). She followed with 20 points versus Hillsdale Freewill Baptist before tallying 11 points against Southeastern Oklahoma. Degelia leads the Lone Star Conference with 3.1 steals per game.

PATTERSON CLEANS GLASS Junior forward Jazman Patterson ranks sixth in the Lone Star Conference with 8.2 rebounds per game and owns the Mustangs' only double-double of the season with 13 points and 16 rebounds against Southeastern Oklahoma on Nov. 13, 2010. The 16 rebounds stand as a career high and were the most since Regiane Araujo pulled down 17 against Southeastern Oklahoma on Jan. 3, 2009.

JACKSON STRONG AS STARTER Senior guard Katiya Jackson made a return to the starting lineup on Dec. 18 against Texas Woman's University and has responded to average 12 points and pull in eight rebounds a game in those two games. Jackson poured in a season-high 16 points and completed a double-double with 12 rebounds against Texas A&M-Commerce on Dec. 20 to gain Lone Star Conference South Division Defensive Player of the Week honors.

About the Jets

Newman is coming off of a 65-57 setback at Missouri Western Thursday night in St. Joseph.

The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for the Heartland Conference member that is 2-0 against Lone Star Conference competition this season.

The Jets (8-5) own season-opening wins over East Central (72-57) in Ada and Cameron (75-70) in Lawton and are 5-3 against NCAA Division II competition this season.

Junior guard Philicia Kelly leads a trio of Jets in double figures with 16.8 points a game while pulling in 6.1 rebounds per contest.

Junior forward Tasha Cannon averages 13.6 points and 8.8 rebounds a game, while senior guard Rhea Codio leads the offense with 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per outing.

Sophomore forward Alex Adekunle adds 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 18.3 minutes a game.

About the Series

Midwestern State meets Newman (Kan.) for the first time on the hardwood Monday night at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.

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Players Mentioned

#24 Savannah Carver: F; 5' 10"; Junior

#25 Kirsti Degelia: G; 5' 8"; Freshman

#5 Katiya Jackson: G; 5' 8"; Redshirt Senior

#32 Nolisha Markham: F; 5' 10"; Senior

#42 Jazman Patterson: F; 5' 10"; Junior

#20 Cierra Thompson: F; 6' 0"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#24 Savannah Carver
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F

#25 Kirsti Degelia
: 5' 8"; Freshman
: G

#5 Katiya Jackson
: 5' 8"; Redshirt Senior
: G

#32 Nolisha Markham
: 5' 10"; Senior
: F

#42 Jazman Patterson
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F

#20 Cierra Thompson
: 6' 0"; Junior
: F