By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Washburn
Time: Saturday, February 18th; 5:00 PM
Location: Lee Arena; Topeka, Kansas
Bolivar, Mo. - Southwest Baptist will close out their two-game road trip at Washburn on Saturday before returning home for the final two regular season home contests.
The Coaches & The All-Time Series
SBU head coach
Kelsey Keizer is in her third season on the Bearcat bench after leading SBU to their first winning season in 9 years (16-13, 11-11 MIAA) last season. The 11 MIAA wins also marks the second most conference wins in program history. Coach Keizer holds a career coaching record of 27-31, including a 15-26 mark in the MIAA.
Ron McHenry begins his 17th season as the head coach at Washburn. McHenry holds a career coaching record of 389-108 including a 226-76 record in MIAA play.
Scouting the Bearcats
The Bearcats enter the game at Washburn 14-11 (6-10 MIAA) and are coming off of a 84-67 loss at #13 Emporia State. SBU is led in scoring by
Megan Rosenbohm who is averaging 16.9 ppg while
Caylee Richardson averages 11.4 ppg, and a team high 7.2 rpg.
Alex Botkin dishes out a team high 3.0 apg, while
Aliyah Isaac averages 8.6 ppg and
Mackenzie Skupa averages 8.0 ppg. As a team SBU shoots 46.5% from the field, 31.4% from beyond the arc, 74.4% from the line, and average 72.3 ppg.
Scouting the Ichabods
Washburn enters the game against Southwest Baptist 16-9 (9-7 MIAA) on the season, and are coming off of a 73-61 loss to Emporia State. Washburn is led in scoring and rebounding by Alyxis Bowens who averages 12.6 ppg and 7.2 rpg. Jharian Bowen averages 11.3 ppg, Erika Lane 10.3 ppg, and Reagan Phelan 10.3 ppg. As a team Washburn shoots 43.3% from the field, 31.3% from beyond the arc, and average 66.8 ppg.