Northwestern University Athletics
Wildcats Welcome Miami (Ohio)
12/1/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Miami (Ohio) Game Notes
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Dec. 1, 2005
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern is poised to host Miami (Ohio) in the second game of the 22nd Annual Mildred and Roger White Invitational at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. The Wildcats and RedHawks get underway following a 5:30 p.m. contest between St. John's and Wake Forest at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
The Invitational will continue at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and will pair the two losing teams from Friday's action. The title game will get underway at 4 p.m.
"We are looking forward to a great weekend of basketball at home," head coach Beth Combs said. "We have three quality teams here this weekend and all games should be exciting to watch."
Last Time Out...
Sophomore Melissa Miller (Bloomington, Minn./The Breck School) led the way in NU's 57-51 road loss to Valparaiso, tallying 10 points and 13 rebounds, good for the first double-double of her career. It is the third time this season that a Wildcat has recorded a double-dip.
Junior A.J. Glasauer (Freiburg, Germany/Theodor-Heuss Gymnasium) was the high scorer for Northwestern with 13 points and she also added nine caroms. Glasauer has now scored in double figures in every game so far this season.
Scouting Miami (Ohio)
"We are excited about our first match up with Miami (Ohio)," Combs said. "They are well coached and very solid in their game. We will have to put together a complete game in order for us to advance to the championship game."
The RedHawks are coming of a 70-60 loss at home to Wright State on Wednesday. Freshman Jeanna Schone has led MU so far this season, averaging 11.8 ppg and 5.5 apg. She is currently the only RedHawk averaging double figures. Against Wright State, Schone contributed a season-high eight assists and a team-high two steals. Ashley Hawkins, Cindi Merrill, and Jaclyn Leininger all reached double-figures against Wright State, averaging 10, 11 and 11 points, respectively. Miami (Ohio) is now 3-2 on the season.
The Series
Miami (Ohio) and Northwestern will be meeting for the first time since the 1999 edition of the Mildred and Roger L. White Invitational. The RedHawks defeated NU that game, 75-62 en route to the title game where they defeated New Hampshire. The two squads have split the series, 2-2.
The Wildcats versus the MAC
The Wildcats are 31-9 against the Mid-American Conference- in both the East and West divisions. Here's how it breaks down:
Bowling Green ... 2-1
Kent State ... 1-0
Miami (Ohio) ... 2-2
Ohio ... 2-0
Central Michigan ... 1-0
Eastern Michigan ... 2-2
Northern Illinois ... 18-4
Western Michigan ... 3-0
For complete notes, click on the .pdf at the top of this release
Come Support the 'Cats!
Friday is Kid's Club Day at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Kids with a valid Kid's Club membership card get in free. For upcoming women's basketball promotions, click here: Basketball Promotions
On Saturday, the Northwestern Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be sponsoring its annual Food Drive. Bring a non-perishible food item to either the women's or men's basketball games and receive a free ticket to an upcoming home game.
NU Students:
Bring food items to the women's basketball game vs. Wake Forest/St. John's and you will receive a Chipotle coupon--while supplies last!
General Public:
Bring a non-perishable food item to Saturday's double session of the Invitational and receive free admission to any one Thursday night women's basketball game.
On the air...
Both Friday and Saturday's games can be seen online through Northwestern's All-Access package. Northwestern's 7:30 p.m. showdown against Miami (Ohio) will be broadcast on WNUR -- 89.3 FM.
