GAME NOTES: Gardner-Webb Women Get Back To Big South Action Saturday
December 27, 2013 | Women's Basketball
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SERIES NOTES
Gardner-Webb is 11-8 against UNC Asheville since moving to NCAA Division I in 2000-2001 ... GWU has won three in a row and nine of the last 12 meetings ... Gardner-Webb is 1-1 in Kimmel Arena since that building opened in 2011-2012 ... The Runnin' Bulldogs have defeated UNC Asheville twice in Big South Tournament action.
THE DOUBLE-DOUBLE DIVA
Center Catrina Green (6-2, Sr.) has made her mark again in 2013-2014 so far, averaging 15.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game - with six double-doubles to her credit in 11 games. She was named Big South Conference Player of the Week after scoring 18 points, pulling down 17 rebounds and blocking three shots in the win over Wofford. For her career, the Greensboro, N.C., native is averaging a near double-double through 104 games (9.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg). Green has 28 career double-doubles in four seasons at Gardner-Webb. She has scored 985 career points, pulled down 804 career rebounds and has blocked 132 shots. The preseason All-Big South Conference selection has placed herself squarely in the discussion for 2014 Big South Conference Player of the Year accolades.
POINT GUARD PUZZLE
Gardner-Webb played its last three games without its top two point guards, as Mayhana Dunovant and Tierra Huntsman each sat out with sprains. Both will hopefully be available for this weekend's action. In their absence, GWU turned to versatile wing Candace Brown and sharpshooting two-guard Jasmine Dale to handle the basketball. Brown has averaged 2.8 assists per game so far this season, with Dale dishing off 1.6 dimes per contest.
THE COMFORTS OF HOME
Gardner-Webb has posted a 5-0 record in Paul Porter Arena this season, winning games by an average of 18.8 points per game - and winning four the five by at least four possessions. Four of the five home wins have come against NCAA Division I opponents.
SHOOT THE ROCK
Behind center Catrina Green (10.7 rpg) and forward Olivia Parker (6.8 rpg), Gardner-Webb has controlled the backboards for much of the season - outrebounding opponents by an average of 8.0 boards per game. Green (six double-doubles) and Parker (three double-doubles) have gone for double-doubles twice in the same game so far in 2013-2014.
ALL-TOURNEY NOD FOR GREEN
Catrina Green earned All-Tournament honors at the Wright State Invitational prior to Christmas break. The senior posted her usual high marks, averaging 18.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and shooting 65.4 percent from the floor.
THE GAME
Gardner-Webb gets back into Big South Conference action on the road, traveling to face UNC Asheville at 2:00 pm in Kimmel Arena. The game will be broadcast live on WMYA-40 (My 40) in the region and will also be picked up by ESPN3 (WatchESPN.com). Fans can also view the game via the Big South Network (bigsouthsports.com) - the Big South's broadband video service that is available free this season on a wide array of devices.
SERIES NOTES
Gardner-Webb is 11-8 against UNC Asheville since moving to NCAA Division I in 2000-2001 ... GWU has won three in a row and nine of the last 12 meetings ... Gardner-Webb is 1-1 in Kimmel Arena since that building opened in 2011-2012 ... The Runnin' Bulldogs have defeated UNC Asheville twice in Big South Tournament action.
THE DOUBLE-DOUBLE DIVA
Center Catrina Green (6-2, Sr.) has made her mark again in 2013-2014 so far, averaging 15.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game - with six double-doubles to her credit in 11 games. She was named Big South Conference Player of the Week after scoring 18 points, pulling down 17 rebounds and blocking three shots in the win over Wofford. For her career, the Greensboro, N.C., native is averaging a near double-double through 104 games (9.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg). Green has 28 career double-doubles in four seasons at Gardner-Webb. She has scored 985 career points, pulled down 804 career rebounds and has blocked 132 shots. The preseason All-Big South Conference selection has placed herself squarely in the discussion for 2014 Big South Conference Player of the Year accolades.
POINT GUARD PUZZLE
Gardner-Webb played its last three games without its top two point guards, as Mayhana Dunovant and Tierra Huntsman each sat out with sprains. Both will hopefully be available for this weekend's action. In their absence, GWU turned to versatile wing Candace Brown and sharpshooting two-guard Jasmine Dale to handle the basketball. Brown has averaged 2.8 assists per game so far this season, with Dale dishing off 1.6 dimes per contest.
THE COMFORTS OF HOME
Gardner-Webb has posted a 5-0 record in Paul Porter Arena this season, winning games by an average of 18.8 points per game - and winning four the five by at least four possessions. Four of the five home wins have come against NCAA Division I opponents.
SHOOT THE ROCK
Behind center Catrina Green (10.7 rpg) and forward Olivia Parker (6.8 rpg), Gardner-Webb has controlled the backboards for much of the season - outrebounding opponents by an average of 8.0 boards per game. Green (six double-doubles) and Parker (three double-doubles) have gone for double-doubles twice in the same game so far in 2013-2014.
ALL-TOURNEY NOD FOR GREEN
Catrina Green earned All-Tournament honors at the Wright State Invitational prior to Christmas break. The senior posted her usual high marks, averaging 18.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and shooting 65.4 percent from the floor.
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