LA GRANDE, Ore. – Mountaineer Women's Basketball returns home for the first time since mid-December. After COVID protocols gave Eastern Oregon forfeit home wins earlier this month, the team is ready to play on its home court for the first time in 2022.
OPPONENTS
Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls (14-4, 7-4 CCC)
Southern Oregon Raiders (17-2, 10-1 CCC)
WHERE
La Grande, Ore. - Quinn Coliseum
WHEN
Friday, Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m. - vs. OIT
Saturday, Jan. 22, 3 p.m. - vs. SOU
Tip-Off
• The Mountaineers (12-7, 9-2 CCC) will return for the first time in 2022 as they get set to host two in-state foes in Oregon Tech and Southern Oregon.
• Including forfeits, Eastern is currently on a four-game winning streak and has won eight of its last 10 games since December.
• Friday night's game against Oregon Tech will also be a White Out Night. Fans are encouraged to wear white for the game against the Hustlin' Owls.
EOU Athletics Spectator Policy - As of Jan. 19, 2022
• Spectators will be allowed at EOU sporting events, but masks will be required to be worn correctly (over mouth AND nose) at ALL indoor and outdoor events per state and local policy. This is subject to change at any time.
• Failure to comply with conference or institutional attendance policies will result in removal from venue and any further EOU contests.
• General Admission is allowed for both indoor and outdoor events and is on a first come, first serve basis. To see ticket prices for individual EOU sporting events and to purchase tickets, click here.
• Concessions and hospitality dining will no longer be available for both indoor and outdoor EOU athletic events. Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside Quinn Coliseum.
• Students, faculty, and staff wishing to attend indoor EOU Athletic Events can do so for FREE by showcasing their EOU ID card.
How to Watch/Follow
• Livestream coverage of this weekend's games can be found on the Mountie Sports Network at
www.EOUSports.com/watch. Live stats can be accessed on the EOU Women's Basketball schedule page and by clicking the respective link above
• All home games this year will be webcast on the Mountie Sports Network at
www.EOUSports.com/watch. All EOU home games will be Pay-Per-View and can be purchased for $7.95 per game. Fans can also purchase an Eastern Oregon All-Access pass to watch all 2021-22 EOU home sporting events for $100.
• Livestreams for all home games will begin 15 minutes prior to tip-off.
• Live stats coverage for EOU Women's Basketball games this season can be accessed at
www.eousports.com/livestats.
Story Lines
• The Mountaineers will play at home for the first time since Dec. 18.
• Eastern is undefeated at home this year with a 4-0 record.
• In their last two games played, the Mounties have scored 80-plus points in both contests.
• EOU enters the weekend currently in second place in the CCC behind Southern Oregon.
• Eastern is just one of two teams left in the CCC that is undefeated at home.
Quick Hits
Last Time Out
• In what was their first weekend doubleheader since mid-December, Eastern had no problem shaking off any rust with a 2-0 sweep over Northwest and Evergreen State, respectively.
• At NU, the Mounties made a late comeback to win 83-79. Playing a role in the win was a pair of late three pointers by
Adyson Harris. She finished a career-high 28 points in the win.
• Against the Geoducks, a fast start propelled Eastern to the blowout win, 82-57. Four Mountaineers scored in double figures led by
Maddy Juul who had a career best of 21.
Previously Against Oregon Tech/Southern Oregon
• EOU edged out OIT 90-84 in Klamath Falls back on Dec. 4 thanks to a career best 38 points from
Sailor Liefke.
• Since 2008-09, Eastern owns a 22-9 record against the Hustlin' Owls. At home, EOU is 14-3 against OIT inside Quinn Coliseum.
• In what was a low scoring affair, SOU got by Eastern with a 55-47 win at home.
Adyson Harris paced the offense with 12 points.
• Since the 2008-09 season, EOU has controlled the series against the Raiders with a 20-9 record and are 12-3 against them at home.
Lighting it Up
• The Mountaineers have shot over 40% in each of their last six games played, including 50.8% at Oregon Tech.
• In 16 games played this season, Eastern has shot 40% or better in 11 of those contests. They shot a season-high 68.1% at Simpson back on Oct. 23.
• The Mountaineers' hot shooting has helped them score 70 points or more in 10 games this year. They scored a season-high of 90 in a road win at Oregon Tech.
Cleaning Up the Boards
• Through 16 games played this season, the Mountaineers have grabbed 40-plus rebounds in 12.
• Eastern has out-rebounded its opponents in 12 games this season.
• EOU has grabbed 10-plus offensive boards in 11 games.
• The Mountaineers had a season best of 52 rebounds against Evergreen State.
Mountaineers vs. the CCC
• All-time, EOU is 340-139 in conference games since the CCC was formed as an NAIA affiliated conference in 1993.
• The Mountaineers have finished with a .500 record or better 22 times in CCC play and have done so in each of the last 20 seasons.
• Eastern has won 13 CCC Regular Season Championships and six CCC Tournament Titles.
• The Mountaineers are 310-81 against CCC opponents under the direction of
Anji Weissenfluh.
• EOU has won 11 CCC regular season crowns and six tournament titles under Coach Weissenfluh.
CCC/NAIA Stat Leaders
• The Mountaineers are third in the league in scoring at 71.9 points per game. Their field goal percentage of 44.1 is also third in the CCC and 23rd in the NAIA.
• Eastern ranks fourth in the CCC in free throw percentage at 73.5% on 169-230 made shots. They are also fourth in three-point percentage at 31.3%.
• EOU has the third best rebounding margin in the league at +7.3, while their 42.2 rebounds per game is fourth.
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Sailor Liefke is sixth in the CCC in scoring at 14.6 points per game. She is eighth in assists at 3.2 per game. She is second in free throw percentage at 92.5%.
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Taylor Stricklin sits fifth in the CCC in rebounding at 8.5 per game. She is ninth in three-point percentage at 34.9%. Her 2.3 made three pointers per game is fourth best.
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Adyson Harris is 14th in the CCC in scoring at 13.2 points per game.
• Liefke's free throw percentage of 92.5% is also second best in all of the NAIA.
Scouting the Competition
Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls
• OIT comes to La Grande with a 14-4 overall record and is 7-4 in CCC play. On the road, the team has fared well with a 7-1 record and has an overall winning streak of six at the moment.
• Offensively, OIT is averaging 72.2 points per game and shoots 46.7% overall. They are a 37.2% three-point shooting team and are hitting 76.7% of their free throws.
• The Hustlin' Owls also average 15.5 assists per game. When it comes to taking care of the ball, they cough it up 17.2 times per game.
• Defensively, OIT is holding opponents to 55.3 points per game and allows just a 33.7 field goal percentage. They hold teams to just 25% from deep as well.
• Tech averages 44.0 rebounds per game and owns a margin of +15.1. They tally 7.5 steals per game to go along with 3.1 blocked shots per outing.
• Maddyson Tull is the leading scorer at 12.7 points per game and shoots 58.6% from the floor. She is fourth in rebounding at 4.8 boards per game.
• Second in scoring is Shelby Blodgett at 12.1 points per game. She shoots 48.1% overall and leads the squad in rebounding at 6.7 per game. She also has a team best 15 steals.
• Melissa Lee is the second leading rebounder at 6.5 per game. She also chips in 8.7 points per game. She also leads the team in blocks with 17.
• Abby Kreiser is the floor general with 86 total assists and averages 6.6 per game. She is tied for second in steals with 14.
Southern Oregon Raiders
• The Raiders enter the weekend with a 17-2 overall record and lead the CCC with a 10-1 mark. They are currently on a five-game winning streak and are 6-1 in true road games this year.
• Offensively, SOU is scoring 69.5 points per game on a39.1% shooting. They average just 28.6% from deep, but shoot 73.9% from the free throw line.
• Southern averages 13.8 assists per game, but coughs up the ball 15.2 times per game.
• Defensively, the Raiders hold opponents to 51.5 points per game on 38.2% shooting. They give 30% from three-point range to the opposition.
• SOU does grab 38.5 rebounds per game and has a rebounding margin of +4.5. They grab 15.1 steals per game and average 3.6 blocks per game.
• Kami Walk leads the way in scoring at 16.5 points per game on 46% shooting. She also leads the team in free throw percentage at 89.1%. Walk also leads the way in rebounding with 8.4 boards per game.
• Second in scoring is Syd'Nee Fryer at 10.1 points per game. She is a 44.4% shooter from the field and is shooting 33.3% from deep. Fryer is second in rebounding as well at 6.7 per game.
• Brianna Phiakhamngon is the floor general with 52 total assists on the year and averages 3.1 per game. She is third in scoring at 9.4 points per game.
• Danasia Allison is the team leader in steals with 42 and averages 2.5 per game. Fryer has 41 steals and averages 2.7 per game.
• Clara Robbins is the rim protector with 20 blocked shots. She averages 1.2 per game. Right behind her with 17 blocks is Walk for an average of 1.1 per game.
Up Next
• Following the doubleheader weekend, Eastern will have a quick turnaround with a home game on Tuesday, Jan. 25 against Interstate-84 rival College of Idaho. It will be Camo Night and fans are encouraged to wear camouflage gear to the game. Tip-off against the Yotes is set for 5:30 p.m. inside Quinn Coliseum.
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