LA GRANDE, Ore. – Mountaineer Women's Basketball closes out their five-game homestand this weekend against Bushnell and Corban. For Easter Oregon, this weekend gives them a shot at redemption against the Beacons and it will be the first match-up of the year against the Warriors.

OPPONENTS
Bushnell Beacons (13-9, 10-4 CCC)
Corban Warriors (4-17, 3-11 CCC)

WHERE
La Grande, Ore. - Quinn Coliseum

WHEN
Friday, Jan. 28, 5;30 p.m. - vs. Bushnell
Saturday, Jan. 29, 3 p.m. - vs. Corban

Tip-Off
• The Mountaineers (15-6, 12-2 CCC) are coming off a regular season sweep of Collegeof Idaho this past Tuesday and will look to stay in the winner's circle.
• Eastern will look to finish 1-1 against Bushnell in the regular season, while the match-up against Corban is the first this year between the two squads.
• EOU is currently in first in the CCC, while Bushnell enters the weekend fourth in the standings.
• Following the two home games, the Mountaineers will be back on the road next weekend for a pair of games.

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 are undefeated at home this season with a 7-0 record inside Quinn Coliseum.
• Eastern has won each of its last seven games and 11 of their last 12.
• EOU is currently the top team in the CCC with a 12-2 conference record.
• Bushnell has won each of the last four match-ups against the Mounties.

Quick Hits
Last Time Out
• Eastern tacked on home win No. 7 this past Tuesday with a 62-47 win over rival College of Idaho.
• The Mounties held the Yotes to 33.3% from the floor and shot 46.3% on the flip side.
• Sailor Liefke paced the offense with 19 points, while Haley Robinett posted her fourth double-double of the year with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Previously Against Bushnell/Corban
• Earlier this season, Bushnell edged EOU 75-65 in Eugene on New Year's Day. It is the only loss for Eastern in the New Year.
• Against Bushnell, the Mountaineers are 17-11 since 2008-09. At home, EOU is 9-2 against the Beacons in that span.
• Due to COVID-19 protocols for Corban, the New year's Eve match-up was a forfeit win for EOU.
• The Mountaineers and Warriors squared off twice last spring season. EOU won both contests inside Quinn Coliseum and is currently on a two-game winning streak against Corban.
• Since the 2008-09 season, Eastern is a staggering 23-7 against the Warriors and 14-3 in that span inside Quinn Coliseum.

Home Court Advantage
• So far this season, the Mountaineers are undefeated at home with a perfect 7-0 record.
• In games actually played, Eastern is 5-0 inside Quinn coliseum this year.
• Under the direction of Anji Weissenfluh, EOU is 238-51 at home since the 2000-01 season.
• The Mountaineers have not lost a game at home since the 2019-20 season.
• Eastern has posted five undefeated seasons at home under Coach Weissenfluh.

Lighting it Up
• The Mountaineers have shot over 40% in each of their last nine games played, including 50.8% at Oregon Tech.
• In 20 games played this season, Eastern has shot 40% or better in 14 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 20 games played this season, the Mountaineers have grabbed 40-plus rebounds in 14.
• Eastern has out-rebounded its opponents in 15 games this season.
• EOU has grabbed 10-plus offensive boards in 13 games.
• The Mountaineers had a season best of 54 rebounds against Oregon Tech at home.

Mountaineers vs. the CCC
• All-time, EOU is 343-139 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 313-81 against CCC opponents under the direction of Anji Weissenfluh.
• EOU has won 11 CCC regular season crowns and six tournament titles under Coach Weissenfluh.

Stat Leaders (As of Jan. 27)
• EOU currently sits third in scoring in the CCC at 71.5 points per game. They are second in field goal percentage at 44.2%, which is also 23rd in the NAIA.
• Eastern also ranks third in the league in three-point percentage at 31.8%. They are fourth in rebounding at 42.5 per game.
• EOU's seven-game winning streak is currently the longest in the CCC. 
• Sailor Liefke is fourth in scoring in the CCC at 16.0 points per game. She is seventh in assists at 3.2 per game.
• Taylor Stricklin ranks seventh in rebounding at 8.2 per game, while Haley Robinett is 10th at 7.3.
• Liefke leads the CCC in free throw percentage at 90.9%, which is seventh best in the NAIA.
• Stricklin is second in the league in minutes played at 36.3 per game.

Scouting the Competition
Bushnell Beacons
• Bushnell comes to La Grande with a 13-9 overall record and is 10-4 in CCC play.
• Offensively, the Beacons average 66.6 points per game and shoot 41.9% from the floor. They average 31.3% from deep, but shoot just 59.2% at the free throw line.
• Bushnell dishes out 16.1 assists per game and is currently giving up 16.5 turnovers per game. They score 18.3 points off of turnovers.
• Defensively, Bushnell is giving up 65.1 points per game on 43.2% shooting. They hold opponents to 34.8% from deep and 69% at the free throw line.
• The Beacons average 35.9 boards per game and have a rebounding margin of just +1.5. They tally 10.6 steals per game to go along with 3.5 blocks per game. 
• Aspen Slifka leads the way in scoring at 15.6 points per game. She shoots 495 overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. She is fourth in rebounding at 4.9 boards per game.
• Morgan McKinney is the top rebounder at 6.8 per game. She is second in scoring at 13.9 points per game. She is second in assists at 69 and averages 4.1 per contest.
• Aly Mirabile is the leading assist getter with 77 on the year. She averages 4.1 per game and has a team best 39 steals. She also chips in 7.3 points per game.
• Libby Mathis is the rim protector with 16 blocks on the year. She is second in rebounding at 5.6 boards per game. Mathis is also tied for second in steals at 34.
• Kalina Rojas is second in blocked shots with 14 and is third in rebounding at 5.2 per game. She also has 19 steals this season and averages 9.4 points per game.
• Bella Pedrojetta is averaging just under 10 points per game at 9.8, which is third on the team.

Corban Warriors
• The Warriors are 4-17 on the year entering the weekend and are just 3-11 in conference play. They are just 1-9 in true road games this season.
• The Warriors averaged just 55.7 points per game on 36.6% shooting. They average 12.1 assists per game and cough up the ball 19.8 times per game.
• Defensively, the Warriors are giving up 71.2 points per game. They allow opponents to shoot 39.6% overall and 30.2% from deep. They average just 38.7 rebounds per game and 3.7 blocks per game.
• Holley Golenor is the leading scorer at 14.4 points per game on 48.2% shooting. She is also the leading rebounder at 10.3 per game.
• Gemma Lavergne is the second leading scorer at 14.3 points per game. She shoots 33.6% from  deep.
• Gracie McCoy is the leader in assists with 44. She also leads the way in steals with 20.
• Golenor is also the team leader in blocks with 24 this season. She averages 1.5 per game. Madison Hodnett is second at 1.2 per game and 17 total

Up Next 
• The Mountaineers will be on the road next weekend for a pair of CCC games. They will play at Walla Walla on Friday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m., followed by Lewis-Clark State on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m.

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