Thursday, January 27
Dayton, OH
6:00 PM
Wright State University
vs
Green Bay
Women’s Basketball continues HL play at home
1/26/2022 11:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DAYTON — The Wright State women's basketball team continues Horizon League play at home against a pair of Wisconsin programs. The Raiders welcome Green Bay for a 6 p.m. meeting on Thursday, January 27, before hosting Milwaukee on Saturday, January 29, at 2 p.m. Both games will televise on ESPN+.
THE SLATE
Jan. 27 vs. Green Bay | 6 p.m. | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Game Notes
Jan. 29 vs. Milwaukee | 2 p.m. | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Game Notes
LAST TIME OUT
Last weekend, Wright State dropped two games to Northern Kentucky in a home-and-home series. The Raiders trailed NKU 52-49 with 2:51 remaining in the third quarter of the series opener, but the Norse halted the late charge by closing the period on a 7-2 run and proceeding to outscore WSU 18-8 in the fourth quarter en route to a 77-59 victory. Despite facing a 55-40 third-quarter deficit to the Norse in its rematch, the Raiders rallied within one point, 80-79, following a contested layup by Channing Chappell with 12 just seconds remaining. NKU made two free throws to extend its edge to 82-79 with six seconds left, and Jada Roberson's potential game-tying 3-pointer fell short at the buzzer.
FAMILIAR FOE
Head coach Kari Hoffman, a Wisconsin native, began her coaching career as the director of basketball operations at Green Bay in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The Phoenix qualified for the NCAA Tournament both years.
JACKSON STEPPING UP
Destyne Jackson scored a career-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in WSU's 82-79 loss to NKU on January 22. She averages a team-leading 14.3 points per game, good for the eighth-best mark among conference players. The Lexington, Ky., native has scored in double figures in 11 games, including her last four. Last season, Jackson averaged 4.3 points per game with only three double-digit scoring games. She is also shooting 36-percent through 12 games, an increase from her 30% shooting mark during the 2020-21 season.
CAREER MONTH
Edecia Beck has caught fire in January, as the junior forward is averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks in her last four games. In WSU's 72-56 win at Detroit Mercy (1/15), Beck recorded career-high marks in points (16), rebounds (9), assists (5), and 3-pointers (3), while also adding two steals. She tallied her first collegiate double-double last time out against Northern Kentucky with 16 points, a career-best 11 rebounds, and two blocks.
SCOUTING THE PHOENIX
Green Bay is 8-5 overall and 4-3 against conference opponents. The Phoenix secured victories over Oklahoma State and Wisconsin in non-conference action but have played just two games in January due to four cancellations.
Green Bay's defense has allowed 56.6 points per game, the second-lowest mark in the HL. Hailey Oskey averages a team-leading 11.3 points per game, while Meghan Pingel ranks second in the Horizon League in assists per game (4.1).
INSIDE THE WSU-GB SERIES
The programs met in the opening week of conference action, where Green Bay earned a 78-67 win over WSU. Jackson finished with a team-high 17 points while Chappell added 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Roberson and Beck each ended the afternoon with 10 points. Overall, the Phoenix lead the all-time series 67-7.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
Milwaukee sits sixth in the League standings with a 6-4 record. MKE is coming off a weekend split at home, topping Purdue Fort Wayne and losing to Cleveland State. As a team, the Panthers rank third nationally in free throw percentage (80.7%) and third in the HL in assists per game (13.1) and rebound margin (3.8).
Megan Walstad headlines MKE, as she leads the team in points per game (13.8), rebounds per game (9.0), field goal percentage (44.8%), and blocks per game (1.4).
INSIDE THE WSU-MKE SERIES
The Raiders hold a narrow 33-31 edge in the all-time series. WSU has held the advantage as of late by winning four of the last six meetings. Milwaukee handed the Raiders a 58-47 defeat in both teams' conference opener. Diamond Stokes poured in a career-best 12 points to lead the way. Jackson reached double figures with 10 points, and Roberson added a career-high five steals.
RIM PROTECTOR
Jada Wright ranks 47th nationally and second in the Horizon League in blocks per game (1.80). The Chicago native has totaled multiple blocks in six games, including a career-high four stuffs at Oakland (1/13). Wright has increased her average to 2.0 blocks per game in conference-only games.
FINDING A GROOVE
In her last five games, Wright has averaged a double-double with 10.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. The junior college transfer has reached double figures in scoring and rebounding three times in the span. Wright tallied 14 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks against Lake Erie (12/15) and followed the impressive performance with 13 points, seven rebounds, and one block at IUPUI (1/2). After 10 rebounds and four blocks at Oakland, she posted a double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks against Detroit Mercy. At NKU (1/20), Wright had six points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
JADA THE MENACE
Roberson is averaging 2.42 steals per game, ranking 56th in the country and second in the HL. She has recorded multiple steals nine times, including six of her last seven games. Roberson tallied a career-high five steals in WSU's conference opener at Milwaukee (11/18).
HEATING UP AT THE RIGHT TIME
Over Roberson's last nine games, she has averaged 14.3 points on 44% shooting (53-of-120) to go along with 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.0 steals. In the span, the Muskegon, Mich., native has achieved single-game career highs in points (20 at Dayton), assists (7 vs. Lake Erie), and blocks (2 at Dayton). On the season, Roberson leads the Raiders in the offensive rebounds per game (2.7), assists per game (2.3), steals per game (2.4), and free throws (24).
SHOOTERS SHOOT
Chappell leads the Raiders in 3-point shooting (35.7%) and ranks 11th in the conference in 3-point field goals per game (1.7). The second-year guard has made one or more threes in eight of her last nine games, dating back to November 20 at Green Bay.
BALL DISTRIBUTION
WSU recorded a season-best 20 assists against Detroit Mercy, its most since the 2019-20 season against Youngstown State (1/4/20). Six different Raiders recorded three or more assists in the win, paced by Beck with a team-leading five.
STARTING FIVE
WSU's starting lineup of Beck, Roberson, Jackson, Wright, and Chappell accounted for 89-percent of the team's offensive output at UDM with 64 points. Four starters scored in double figures, as Beck and Roberson led the way with a game-high 16 points apiece.
TAKING CARE OF THE ROCK
The Raiders have committed 181 turnovers this season, the eighth-lowest amount of 348 Division I programs. Against Lake Erie, WSU had a season-low ten turnovers, including just two in the first half.
TOUGH LUCK
Wright State opened the 2021-22 campaign with five games in a 15-day span but has been limited to seven games since November 25. The Raiders have dealt with eight cancellations on the season, including four by way of forfeit.
WIN NO. 1
Wright State rolled past Division II Lake Erie 91-60 in front of over 2,700 fans on Education Day inside the Nutter Center. The win marked head coach Kari Hoffman's first victory at the helm of the Raiders. WSU raced out to a 33-10 lead after the first quarter and extended its edge to 52-21 by halftime. In the third quarter, the Raiders grew their advantage to 71-33 to put the game entirely out of reach, coasting to a 91-60 finish.
BACK IN A BIG WAY
Despite a three-week absence from play, a trio of Raiders achieved career-high marks in multiple categories against Lake Erie. KK White led the way with a career-best 20 points and 13 rebounds to go along with two steals and one block. Wright posted her first double-double at WSU with 14 points and 15 rebounds – both career-highs. Meanwhile, Roberson finished with career-best marks in points (19) and assists (7). Jackson added a career-high 18 points.
HOT FROM DEEP
Wright State went 14-of-25 (56%) from deep versus Lake Erie, as four different Raiders made three or more 3-pointers. Chappell converted on a game-leading four 3-pointers, followed by Jackson, White, and Roberson knocking down three apiece. The last time WSU made 14 or more threes in a game transpired during the 2018-19 season against Kentucky State (12/13/18). The Raiders last shot above 56% from 3-point range in 2017 at Belmont (12/18/17), going 9-for-12 from deep.
UP NEXT
After Milwaukee, the Raiders will travel to Cleveland State for a 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday, February 3.
THE SLATE
Jan. 27 vs. Green Bay | 6 p.m. | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Game Notes
Jan. 29 vs. Milwaukee | 2 p.m. | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Game Notes
LAST TIME OUT
Last weekend, Wright State dropped two games to Northern Kentucky in a home-and-home series. The Raiders trailed NKU 52-49 with 2:51 remaining in the third quarter of the series opener, but the Norse halted the late charge by closing the period on a 7-2 run and proceeding to outscore WSU 18-8 in the fourth quarter en route to a 77-59 victory. Despite facing a 55-40 third-quarter deficit to the Norse in its rematch, the Raiders rallied within one point, 80-79, following a contested layup by Channing Chappell with 12 just seconds remaining. NKU made two free throws to extend its edge to 82-79 with six seconds left, and Jada Roberson's potential game-tying 3-pointer fell short at the buzzer.
FAMILIAR FOE
Head coach Kari Hoffman, a Wisconsin native, began her coaching career as the director of basketball operations at Green Bay in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The Phoenix qualified for the NCAA Tournament both years.
JACKSON STEPPING UP
Destyne Jackson scored a career-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in WSU's 82-79 loss to NKU on January 22. She averages a team-leading 14.3 points per game, good for the eighth-best mark among conference players. The Lexington, Ky., native has scored in double figures in 11 games, including her last four. Last season, Jackson averaged 4.3 points per game with only three double-digit scoring games. She is also shooting 36-percent through 12 games, an increase from her 30% shooting mark during the 2020-21 season.
CAREER MONTH
Edecia Beck has caught fire in January, as the junior forward is averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks in her last four games. In WSU's 72-56 win at Detroit Mercy (1/15), Beck recorded career-high marks in points (16), rebounds (9), assists (5), and 3-pointers (3), while also adding two steals. She tallied her first collegiate double-double last time out against Northern Kentucky with 16 points, a career-best 11 rebounds, and two blocks.
SCOUTING THE PHOENIX
Green Bay is 8-5 overall and 4-3 against conference opponents. The Phoenix secured victories over Oklahoma State and Wisconsin in non-conference action but have played just two games in January due to four cancellations.
Green Bay's defense has allowed 56.6 points per game, the second-lowest mark in the HL. Hailey Oskey averages a team-leading 11.3 points per game, while Meghan Pingel ranks second in the Horizon League in assists per game (4.1).
INSIDE THE WSU-GB SERIES
The programs met in the opening week of conference action, where Green Bay earned a 78-67 win over WSU. Jackson finished with a team-high 17 points while Chappell added 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Roberson and Beck each ended the afternoon with 10 points. Overall, the Phoenix lead the all-time series 67-7.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
Milwaukee sits sixth in the League standings with a 6-4 record. MKE is coming off a weekend split at home, topping Purdue Fort Wayne and losing to Cleveland State. As a team, the Panthers rank third nationally in free throw percentage (80.7%) and third in the HL in assists per game (13.1) and rebound margin (3.8).
Megan Walstad headlines MKE, as she leads the team in points per game (13.8), rebounds per game (9.0), field goal percentage (44.8%), and blocks per game (1.4).
INSIDE THE WSU-MKE SERIES
The Raiders hold a narrow 33-31 edge in the all-time series. WSU has held the advantage as of late by winning four of the last six meetings. Milwaukee handed the Raiders a 58-47 defeat in both teams' conference opener. Diamond Stokes poured in a career-best 12 points to lead the way. Jackson reached double figures with 10 points, and Roberson added a career-high five steals.
RIM PROTECTOR
Jada Wright ranks 47th nationally and second in the Horizon League in blocks per game (1.80). The Chicago native has totaled multiple blocks in six games, including a career-high four stuffs at Oakland (1/13). Wright has increased her average to 2.0 blocks per game in conference-only games.
FINDING A GROOVE
In her last five games, Wright has averaged a double-double with 10.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. The junior college transfer has reached double figures in scoring and rebounding three times in the span. Wright tallied 14 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks against Lake Erie (12/15) and followed the impressive performance with 13 points, seven rebounds, and one block at IUPUI (1/2). After 10 rebounds and four blocks at Oakland, she posted a double-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks against Detroit Mercy. At NKU (1/20), Wright had six points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
JADA THE MENACE
Roberson is averaging 2.42 steals per game, ranking 56th in the country and second in the HL. She has recorded multiple steals nine times, including six of her last seven games. Roberson tallied a career-high five steals in WSU's conference opener at Milwaukee (11/18).
HEATING UP AT THE RIGHT TIME
Over Roberson's last nine games, she has averaged 14.3 points on 44% shooting (53-of-120) to go along with 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.0 steals. In the span, the Muskegon, Mich., native has achieved single-game career highs in points (20 at Dayton), assists (7 vs. Lake Erie), and blocks (2 at Dayton). On the season, Roberson leads the Raiders in the offensive rebounds per game (2.7), assists per game (2.3), steals per game (2.4), and free throws (24).
SHOOTERS SHOOT
Chappell leads the Raiders in 3-point shooting (35.7%) and ranks 11th in the conference in 3-point field goals per game (1.7). The second-year guard has made one or more threes in eight of her last nine games, dating back to November 20 at Green Bay.
BALL DISTRIBUTION
WSU recorded a season-best 20 assists against Detroit Mercy, its most since the 2019-20 season against Youngstown State (1/4/20). Six different Raiders recorded three or more assists in the win, paced by Beck with a team-leading five.
STARTING FIVE
WSU's starting lineup of Beck, Roberson, Jackson, Wright, and Chappell accounted for 89-percent of the team's offensive output at UDM with 64 points. Four starters scored in double figures, as Beck and Roberson led the way with a game-high 16 points apiece.
TAKING CARE OF THE ROCK
The Raiders have committed 181 turnovers this season, the eighth-lowest amount of 348 Division I programs. Against Lake Erie, WSU had a season-low ten turnovers, including just two in the first half.
TOUGH LUCK
Wright State opened the 2021-22 campaign with five games in a 15-day span but has been limited to seven games since November 25. The Raiders have dealt with eight cancellations on the season, including four by way of forfeit.
WIN NO. 1
Wright State rolled past Division II Lake Erie 91-60 in front of over 2,700 fans on Education Day inside the Nutter Center. The win marked head coach Kari Hoffman's first victory at the helm of the Raiders. WSU raced out to a 33-10 lead after the first quarter and extended its edge to 52-21 by halftime. In the third quarter, the Raiders grew their advantage to 71-33 to put the game entirely out of reach, coasting to a 91-60 finish.
BACK IN A BIG WAY
Despite a three-week absence from play, a trio of Raiders achieved career-high marks in multiple categories against Lake Erie. KK White led the way with a career-best 20 points and 13 rebounds to go along with two steals and one block. Wright posted her first double-double at WSU with 14 points and 15 rebounds – both career-highs. Meanwhile, Roberson finished with career-best marks in points (19) and assists (7). Jackson added a career-high 18 points.
HOT FROM DEEP
Wright State went 14-of-25 (56%) from deep versus Lake Erie, as four different Raiders made three or more 3-pointers. Chappell converted on a game-leading four 3-pointers, followed by Jackson, White, and Roberson knocking down three apiece. The last time WSU made 14 or more threes in a game transpired during the 2018-19 season against Kentucky State (12/13/18). The Raiders last shot above 56% from 3-point range in 2017 at Belmont (12/18/17), going 9-for-12 from deep.
UP NEXT
After Milwaukee, the Raiders will travel to Cleveland State for a 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday, February 3.
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