Complete Women's Basketball Game Notes (Game Five) in .pdf format
This Week in Women’s Basketball...
After falling in their final non-conference action of the 2010-11 season last Tuesday, the Peacocks look to get back on track this Saturday when they visit McCown Gymnasium in Winona, Minn. to battle in the Warriors of Winona State University. The 5 p.m. matchup is the first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action of the season for both squads.
Scouting the Warriors
The Warriors of Winona State University enter Saturday’s matchup after completing the non-conference portion of their schedule with a perfect 4-0 record and outscoring their opponents on average, 81.8-53.3.
The Warriors have been picked to finish in a tie for fourth in the NSIC after finishing the 2009-10 season with a 17-11 overall record which included a 12-8 mark in league play.
Sophomore guard Katie Wolff leads WSU in scoring by averaging 17.3 points per game in the first four games of the season.
Series History
The Peacocks and Warriors have met twice every year since Upper Iowa transitioning to NCAA Division II. Winona State has won nine out of the ten meetings.
UIU’s only victory over the Warriors came on January 3, 2005 when the Peacocks won 60-46 in Fayette, Iowa.
The Last Meeting
The two squads last met on February 24, 2010 in Winona, Minnesota. WSU defeated Upper Iowa 98-72.
Live Stats and Web Cast
Live stats and a web cast will be available for Saturday’s game. Visit upperiowaathletics.com for further details.
What a Win Would Mean...
A win over Winona State would...
...be Upper Iowa’s first victory since January 27, 2010.
...be Upper Iowa’s first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference victory since December 13, 2008.
...hand Winona State their first loss of the 2010-11 season.
...be the first victory for Coach Russell at Upper Iowa.
Looking Ahead
Upper Iowa closes out a three-game road stretch next weekend when they visit the northern portion of NSIC territory.
On Friday, December 10, the Peacocks visit Duluth, Minn. for a 6 p.m. matchup with the Bulldogs of Minnesota Duluth before visiting Bemidji, Minn. on Saturday for a 4 p.m. matchup with the Beavers of Bemidji State.
