By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Lincoln
Time: Wednesday, February 24; 5:30 PM
Location: Jason Gym; Jefferson City, Mo.
Bolivar, Mo. - Southwest Baptist hits the road for their final two regular season contests of the year, starting at Lincoln on Wednesday.
The Coaches and the All-Time SeriesSBU head coach
Kelsey Keizer is in her second season on the Bearcat bench after leading SBU to a 9-18 (4-15 MIAA) record last season. Coach Keizer had spent the past three years as the assistant at Southwest Baptist after playing collegiately for Division I Drake.
Nicole Collier is in her 4th season as the head coach at Lincoln. Collier holds a career coaching record of 28-51, all while at Lincoln.
Southwest Baptist leads the all-time series against Lincoln 28-11. The Bearcats claimed a 67-44 victory over Lincoln earlier this season in Bolivar.
Scouting the BearcatsSouthwest Baptist is coming off of a tough 65-50 loss to #19 Pittsburg State and are now 14-12 (9-11 MIAA) on the season. The Bearcats are led in scoring by
Caylee Richardson who averages 13.0 ppg and 7.9 rpg, while
Megan Rosenbohm averages 10.8 ppg off of the bench.
Dilonna Johnson averages 10.5 ppg and a team high 4.0 apg, while
Mackenzie Skupa is averaging 7.3 ppg and
Sarah Magana is averaging 3.6 apg.
Scouting the Blue TigersLincoln enters the game against Southwest Baptist on a 5-game losing streak and are 8-18 (4-16 MIAA) on the season. The Blue Tigers are coming off of a 91-63 loss at #10 Fort Hays State their last time out. LU is led in scoring and rebounding by Zuri Hill who is averaging 12.8 ppg and 7.3 rpg. Hunter Yoakum is also in double-figures at 10.7 ppg, while Dorian Briggs averages 9.1 ppg and Azaria Nave 8.0 ppg.