Midwestern State hits the road for the first time in a month when the Mustangs travel to Portales, N.M., to face the Eastern New Mexico Zias in Lone Star Conference play at Greyhound Arena.
MSU is 10-3 overall, 6-1 in LSC action after an impressive 88-76 win over West Texas A&M on Wednesday night. Eastern New Mexico is 4-10 overall, 2-6 in the LSC after falling at Cameron 59-47 on Wednesday.
Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. Central time (2:00 p.m. Mountain).
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. The Taco Casa Pregame Show begins at 4:45 pm.
On the Web - BOB-FM's audio broadcast simulcasts on bobradio.fm. LINK
Live Stats - Live stats are available courtesy of the Midwestern State Athletic Communications office LINK
ABOUT THE MUSTANGS
Midwestern State is riding its first six-game winning streak in eight years after the 88-76 win over West Texas A&M. It also marks winning nine of the last 10 games for the Mustangs best start since a 12-2 opening of the 2003-04 season.
MSU boasts three double-figure scorers this season led by senior guard Savannah Carver.
The Amarillo native ranks amongst LSC leaders with 14.9 points per game while connecting on 1.5 3-pointers a contest.
Sophomore guard Kirsti Degelia scores 11.1 points a contest, while shooting 48.0 percent from the floor and adds 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
Freshman Dianna Jones has been a Mustangs' spark plug, averaging 11.0 points a game. She is connecting on a 1.2 treys an outing and leads the Lone Star Conference in 3-point percentage by nailing 50.0 percent (13-26). The Waco Midway High product pitches in 2.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.
Senior forward Cierra Thompson adds 9.4 points and 5.2 rebounds , while frosh guard Shatoia Gober adds 8.7 points and 4.3 rebounds a contest.
MSU leads the Lone Star Conference averaging 77.0 points and is third in rebounding with 41.2 a game. The Mustangs allow opponents 67.3 points a contest.
ABOUT THE ZIAS
Eastern New Mexico stands 4-10 overal, 2-6 in the LSC and has now split its last four games after suffering a four-game losing streak.
The Zias are paced by senior Precious Herrin who leads the team and the Lone Star Conference in scoring with 18.0 points a game and field goal percentage at 56.1 percent (105-187), then adds 6.4 rebounds an outing.
Senior Kiara Tate contributes 11.4 points a game, while sophomore Hannah Altheide tallies 8.1 points an outing.
The Zias are averaging 63.5 points a game, while allowing 69.9 a contest.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Midwestern State and Eastern New Mexico meet for the 33rd time on Saturday when they meet at Greyhound Arena.
MSU holds a 17-15 advantage in the series, with ENMU holding a 9-7 series edge in Portales.
The Mustangs swept both contest last season after the Zias swept the series in 2010. MSU defeated ENMU 68-67 on Feb. 9, 2011 in Portales, after beating the Zias 74-62 on Jan. 19, 2011 at Ligon Coliseum.
The Zias last defeated MSU 51-49 on Feb. 13, 2010 in Wichita Falls.
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