The Missouri Southern Women's Basketball heads to Topeka, Kansas for a Thursday night MIAA matchup with the Ichabods of Washburn University.
Game Information
Date: Thursday January 19, 2017
Tip-Off: 5:30 pm
Location: Topeka, Kan.
Site: Schendel Court at Lee Arena
Series Record: WU leads, 46-28
Media Coverage
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/washburn/wbball
The Series
The Ichabods hold a 46-28 overall advantage over the Lions. The Lions are 17-19 in Joplin against Washburn and are 5-10 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, while only being 11-27 in Topeka, Kan. The Lions snapped a four game losing streak at Lee Arena on Dec. 6, 2015 as they upset then seventh-ranked Washburn 66-62, and followed that up with a win inside Lee Arena last season 73-67 to make it two in a row against the Ichabods. The longest winning streak for the Lions was six games from Jan. 27, 1978 thru Jan. 26, 1980. The Ichabods longest winning streak is at seven, from Jan. 30, 1987 thru Feb. 12, 1990. Southern has won three of the last four meetings against Washburn, with the lone Ichabod win coming in Joplin, 64-42, on Dec. 19, 2015.
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel is in his 15th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and his first year at the helm of the women's program. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 58-30 record and a 38-22 mark in the MIAA. In 2015-16 the team saw two players earn All-MIAA status as Sharese Jones was a first-team selection, while Deb Holcomb was a third-team pick.
Washburn
Ron McHenry will begin his 17th season at Washburn in 2016-17 looking to improve on his impressive resume and return the Ichabods to the top of the MIAA and region. McHenry, a national champion in 2004-05, has gone 389-108 (.782) in his first 16 years, all at Washburn since 2000-01. He's 226-76 (.748) in his career in MIAA games and 198-36 (.846) coaching in Lee Arena. McHenry has won eight MIAA titles and seven MIAA tournament titles at Washburn. He's a four-time MIAA coach of the year and a two-time region coach of the year.
MSSU Radio: ESPN Joplin/Lions Sports Network
Internet Audio: mssulions.com
Webcast: portal.stretchinternet.com/mssu/
Live Stats: sidearmstats.com/washburn/wbball
The Series
The Ichabods hold a 46-28 overall advantage over the Lions. The Lions are 17-19 in Joplin against Washburn and are 5-10 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, while only being 11-27 in Topeka, Kan. The Lions snapped a four game losing streak at Lee Arena on Dec. 6, 2015 as they upset then seventh-ranked Washburn 66-62, and followed that up with a win inside Lee Arena last season 73-67 to make it two in a row against the Ichabods. The longest winning streak for the Lions was six games from Jan. 27, 1978 thru Jan. 26, 1980. The Ichabods longest winning streak is at seven, from Jan. 30, 1987 thru Feb. 12, 1990. Southern has won three of the last four meetings against Washburn, with the lone Ichabod win coming in Joplin, 64-42, on Dec. 19, 2015.
The Coaches
Missouri Southern
Ronnie Ressel is in his 15th year on the staff at Missouri Southern and his first year at the helm of the women's program. During his three years as an assistant for the women, Ressel had helped the team to a 58-30 record and a 38-22 mark in the MIAA. In 2015-16 the team saw two players earn All-MIAA status as Sharese Jones was a first-team selection, while Deb Holcomb was a third-team pick.
Washburn
Ron McHenry will begin his 17th season at Washburn in 2016-17 looking to improve on his impressive resume and return the Ichabods to the top of the MIAA and region. McHenry, a national champion in 2004-05, has gone 389-108 (.782) in his first 16 years, all at Washburn since 2000-01. He's 226-76 (.748) in his career in MIAA games and 198-36 (.846) coaching in Lee Arena. McHenry has won eight MIAA titles and seven MIAA tournament titles at Washburn. He's a four-time MIAA coach of the year and a two-time region coach of the year.
Possible Starters
Missouri Southern (10-7, 5-3 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.1 2.3 32 10 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.4 4.0 22 14 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 11.9 6.4 9 20 Webb City, Mo.
24 Deb Holcomb G 5-7 Sr. 17.2 3.2 36 24 Dallas, Texas
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 8.2 5.9 22 8 Pratt, Kan.
Missouri Southern (10-7, 5-3 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
11 Jasmine Green G 5-6 Jr. 7.1 2.3 32 10 Katy, Texas
15 Chelsey Henry G 5-10 So. 10.4 4.0 22 14 Neosho, Mo.
21 Desirea Buerge F 6-0 So. 11.9 6.4 9 20 Webb City, Mo.
24 Deb Holcomb G 5-7 Sr. 17.2 3.2 36 24 Dallas, Texas
31 Jenson Maydew F 5-11 Jr. 8.2 5.9 22 8 Pratt, Kan.
Washburn (11-5, 4-3 MIAA)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
3 Erin Dohnalek F 6-1 Sr. 8.3 4.3 29 14 Lee's Summit, Mo.
4 Erika Lane G 5-10 Sr. 10.2 4.9 51 21 Topeka, Kan.
10 Reagan Phelan G 5-6 Fr. 8.9 3.0 46 22 Holyrood, Kan.
15 Jharian Bowen G 5-11 Sr. 10.9 3.9 16 9 Wichita, Kan.
32 Alyxis Bowens F 6-2 Sr. 10.9 6.1 11 22 Derby, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 483 consecutive games. The last time Southern did not make a shot from downtown was in a 68-53 loss to Southern Arkansas on Nov. 20, 1999.
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. PPG RPG Assists Steals Hometown
3 Erin Dohnalek F 6-1 Sr. 8.3 4.3 29 14 Lee's Summit, Mo.
4 Erika Lane G 5-10 Sr. 10.2 4.9 51 21 Topeka, Kan.
10 Reagan Phelan G 5-6 Fr. 8.9 3.0 46 22 Holyrood, Kan.
15 Jharian Bowen G 5-11 Sr. 10.9 3.9 16 9 Wichita, Kan.
32 Alyxis Bowens F 6-2 Sr. 10.9 6.1 11 22 Derby, Kan.
Quick Notes
Dialing Long Distance
The Lions have made a three pointer in 483 consecutive games. The last time Southern did not make a shot from downtown was in a 68-53 loss to Southern Arkansas on Nov. 20, 1999.
Defensive Effort
The Lions have not allowed 100 points to an opponent since Emporia State defeated Southern 102-60 on Feb. 12, 2000. That is 463 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
The Lions have not allowed 100 points to an opponent since Emporia State defeated Southern 102-60 on Feb. 12, 2000. That is 463 straight games without allowing 100+ points.
Leading At The Half
The Lions led the game at the half in 9 of 17 games this season and are 8-1 in those games.
The Lions led the game at the half in 9 of 17 games this season and are 8-1 in those games.
Sharp Shooting
Southern is 8-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Southern is 8-0 when out shooting their opponents this season.
Glass Cleaners
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 9 of their 17 opponents this season and are 7-2 in those contests.
The Lions, as a team has out rebounded 9 of their 17 opponents this season and are 7-2 in those contests.
Friendly Confines of LPAC
Southern is 158-61 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 5-3 this season.
Southern is 158-61 inside The Leggett & Platt Athletic Center since the 2001-02 season.
Picking Pockets
When the Lions have more steals than their opponents they are 5-3 this season.
Supporting cast
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 10 times this season and the Lions are 8-2 in those contests.
Southern's bench has outscored their opponents 10 times this season and the Lions are 8-2 in those contests.
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