Oilers Host Urbana on Wednesday
The University of Findlay women's basketball team will host Urbana University on Wednesday, November 23. The non-conference contest is slated to begin at 6 p.m. in Croy Gymnasium.
Sights and Sounds
All Oilers basketball games can be heard on 88.3 FM "WLFC" or on the internet via their website.
You can listen to the broadcast by clicking on the following link:
The University of Findlay will also broadcast all of their home basketball games on America One. The games can be viewed on your computer for a small fee by visiting the American One website at the following address:
UF athletics will also offer live stats for all home games. A link to this process can be retrieved by clicking on the live stats button located on the left side of the Oilers athletic website.
The Series
The Oilers currently hold a commanding 29-5 advantage in the all-time series against the Blue Knights dating back to the 1978-79 campaing when Findlay was victorious by a score of 56-39.
The two programs last met during the 2009-10 campaign as Findlay won by a score of 77-54.
Laura Bardall led the way with 14 points while Tai Dotson and Megan Sellers each grabbed nine rebounds in the victory.
For Findlay's 2011-12 season statistics, please click on the following link:
For Findlay's 2011-12 roster, please click on the following link:
Urbana University
The Blue Knights are currently 1-3 on the season and are coming off of a 78-55 loss to Northern Michigan.
Ciara Geiger is leading the team at 12.8 points per game while Jessica Saffold is averaging 10.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest.
For Urbana's 2011-12 season statistics, please click on the following link:
For Urbana's 2011-12 roster, please click on the following link:
Defending the Basket
The Oilers rank third in the conference in blocked shots per game at 5.0 per contest.
Individually, senior forward Kaitlyn Nelson leads the GLIAC with 2.7 blocked shots per game.
Stroking 3's
Senior guard Clare Aubry is hitting 50.0 percent of her three point attempts this season, the fifth best mark in the GLIAC.
She also ranks third in the conference in made triples, connecting on 2.7 per contest.
Automatic from the Line
The Oilers are ranked fifth in the GLIAC in free throw shooting percentage, connecting on 75.9 percent of their attempts on the season.
Shooting a High Percentage
The Oilers are hitting 42.8 percent of their field goal attempts this year, the fifth best mark in the GLIAC.
Individually, junior forward Kayla Brown ranks eighth in the conference in field goal shooting percentage at 53.8 percent.
Dropping Dimes
The Oilers are dishing out 13.7 assists per game on the year, the seventh best total in the league.
Individually, sophomore guard Saira House ranks seventh with 3.7 assists per contest.
Grand Theft
The Oilers are averaging 12.0 steals per game on the year, the fifth best total in the conference.
Individually, sophomore guard Saira House ranks seventh with 2.7 steals per contest.
Swatting Shots
Senior forward Kaitlyn Nelson has been swatting shots at a record pace during her career and will have the opportunity to break the school record for most blocks this season.
Nelson has blocked 132 shots during her tenure with the program and is chasing Kelly Carder, who swatted 158 shots from 1996-99.
GLIAC Preseason Poll
The Oilers were picked to finish second in the South Division of the GLIAC this season. They received 152 votes and ten first place votes, to fall just short of Ashland University (153) in the poll.
Preseason All-GLIAC
Senior guards Laura Bardall and Clare Aubry were both picked as preseason first team all-conference in voting conducted by the coaches within the league.
Bardall was a first team all-conference pick last season after averaging 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
Aubry meanwhile was a second team all-league pick as a junior and averaged 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
1,000 Point Club
Senior guard Laura Bardall ranks eighth all-time at Findlay with 1,262 career points.
Bardall was injured in the Oilers exhibition game against Bowling Green State University and will not have a chance to build on her total this year.
Helpful Links
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