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Opponent: Nebraska-Kearney
Time: Saturday, January 26; 1:30 PM
Location: Meyer Sports Center; Bolivar, Mo.

Bolivar, Mo. - SBU looks to build upon their victory over Northwest Missouri when they take on the Lopers of Nebraksa-Kearney on Saturday. The Bearcats are coming off of a 76-74 victory over Northwest Missouri.

The Coaches and the All-Time Series
SBU head coach Todd Voss in his second season on the Bearcat bench. Coach Voss has compiled a 124-58 (.681) career collegiate coaching record (16-26 at SBU), and has made two NAIA Final Four appearances while as head coach. Coach Voss comes to SBU after spending 5 years as the assistant women's basketball coach at Drake University.

Kevin Chaney begins his third season on the bench at Nebraska-Kearney. Entering the 2012-13 season Chaney has a career record of 21-33.

This is the first match-up between the Bearcats and the Lopers.

Scouting the Bearcats
SBU is in game two of a four game home stand after coming off of a 76-74 win over Northwest Missouri earlier in the week. SBU is led in scoring and rebounding by Jacqui Zelenka who averages 12.4 ppg and 9.9 rpg. The Bearcats support a balanced offense with five different players averaging over seven points per game: Jacqui Zelenka (12.4), Chasity Prince (11.7), Brittney Dukes (10.4), Brook Duncan (8.7), and Tanis Spani (7.8).

Scouting the Lopers
Nebraska-Kearney is coming off of a 48-60 loss at Truman and are now 5-11 (2-7 MIAA) on the season. UNK is led in scoring by Shelby Zimmerman who averages 11.1 ppg, while Ivy Jones averages 10.2 ppg. The Lopers leading rebounder is Melissa Norman who pulls down 7.3 boards per game.

Quick Facts
• The SBU defense shut down Illinois-Springfield, tying the school record for fewest points allowed during a game (34), a mark which leads the MIAA this season.

• Jacqui Zelenka, Chasity Prince, and Brook Duncan have all recorded their first career double-doubles this season.

• Zelenka ranks 36th in the NCAA in FG Percentage (52.5%), 13th in the NCAA in double double's, and 45th in the NCAA in Rebounding (9.7 rpg).

• Zelenka ranks 13th in the MIAA in Scoring (12.4 ppg), 3rd in Rebounding (9.9 rpg), 6th
in FG Percentage (53.0%), and 9th in Assists (2.9 apg).

• Brook Duncan ranks 15th in the MIAA in 3-Point FG Made (1.6/G) and 13th in the MIAA in Blocked Shots (1.0 bpg), while Tanis Spani ranks 12th in the MIAA in 3-Point FG Made (1.7/G).

• Chasity Prince ranks 17th in the MIAA in Scoring (11.7 ppg), while Britney Dukes ranks 28nd in the MIAA in Scoring (10.4 ppg).