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Akron Looks to Extend Win Streak at Northern Kentucky
November 27 | Women's Basketball
Akron (3-1) at Northern Kentucky (3-2)
Monday, Nov. 28
Truist Arena
Highland Heights, Ky. • 7 p.m.
Series History: Akron leads 4-1
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team looks to extend its winning streak as the Zips travel to Highland Heights, Ky., to battle Northern Kentucky in a non-conference showdown on Monday, Nov. 28. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Norse will be broadcast on ESPN+ as well as WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Northern Kentucky: Camryn Whitaker (Western Kentucky), Overall Record: 81-95 (Seventh Season), Record at Northern Kentucky: 81-95 (Seventh Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 58-57 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 58-57 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING ROBERT MORRIS
Northern Kentucky enters its contest at Akron this Monday, Nov. 28, at 3-2 on the campaign on the heels of a 76-68 setback at Bowling Green on Nov. 23.
Senior G Lindsey Duvall headlines Northern Kentucky's efforts averaging 22.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, while sophomore G Kailee Davis, senior G Ivy Turner and sophomore G Khamari Mitchell-Steen are registering 14.5, 12.3 and 10.0 points per outing. As a unit, the Norse are recording 76.0 points, 41.4 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 5.6 steals and 2.6 blocks per outing.
Northern Kentucky is rated eighth in the NCAA in free throws made per game (19.6) and free throws attempted per contest (27.80) and 50th in three point defense (.250). Individually, Duval is leading the NCAA in minutes played (39.68), 10th in free throws (36), 11th in points per game (22.0), 13th in free throws attempted (48) and 47th in double doubles (2).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Robert Morris are meeting for the sixth time in program history, with the Zips owning a 4-1 series edge following a 70-60 victory by Akron on Dec. 1, 2020 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (DEC. 1, 2020 - AKRON, OHIO)
Akron broke open a close game with a strong offensive performance to close the first half en route to posting a 70-60 victory over Northern Kentucky on Dec. 1, 2020 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Jordyn Dawson and senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.) led a trio of Zips scoring in double figures with 17 points apiece.
Martindale finished the contest with scoring 17 points to go along with five three-pointers and four rebounds, while Dawson pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and posted three blocked shots.
Akron concluded the evening shooting nearly 45 percent (.446) from the field, including connecting on seven three-pointers. The Zips held the Norse to a 36.7 percent shooting effort and registered a 27-13 advantage off turnovers after forcing Northern Kentucky into 19 miscues.
ZIPS TRIUMPH OVER ROBERT MORRIS, 68-50
The Akron women's basketball team displayed defensive dominance in claiming a 68-50 win over visiting Robert Morris in a Thanksgiving Eve non-conference battle at James A. Rhodes Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
The Zips shot 44.2 percent from the field in the victory en route to limiting a second-straight opponent to 50 points or fewer allowing the Colonials to shoot just 31.3 percent (20-of-64) for the game.
Offensively, sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) paced the Akron attack with a game-high 15 points. Senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) added an 11-point, nine-rebound and three-block performance, while freshman F Aila Miller (Berlin, Ohio) contributed a career-high 12 points. Redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) tallied a game-high six assists and three blocks.
ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is ranked 23rd in the NCAA in blocks per outing (5.5), 24th in field goal percentage (.476), 35th in assists per game (17.2), 39th in three point defense (23.9) and 40th in field goal percentage defense (.346). Individually, Reagan Bass is rated 28th in field goal percentage (.614), while Molly Neitzel is 32nd in blocks per tilt (2.00), Dominique Camp ranks 36th in steals per game (3.00).
• Akron in receiving votes in the latest CollegeInsider.Com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll after posting a 61-44 win over No. 19 Youngstown State.
• For the third time in four games, a trio of Zips scored in double figures against Robert Morris as Reagan Bass, Aila Miller and Molly Neitzel tallied 15, 12 and 11 points, respectively.
• Six different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Layne Ferrell tallying 10 or more points in three contests this year. She was joined by Reagan Bass (3), Dominique Camp (1). Rachel Martindale (1), Aila Miller (1) and Molly Neitzel (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 48-23 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 3-1 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 30-18 mark, including an 1-0 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in three of its four games this season, and 56 of its last 67 contests overall. A year ago, the Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9, 2021.
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and sophomore Zakia Rasheed (Avon, Ind.) have appeared in 68, 68, 54, 30, 30 and 28 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Martindale is the Zips' active leader in three-point shooting connecting on 34.8 percent of her attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's four games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: .442 (Robert Morris), .420 (Youngstown State), 30 percent: NA, 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' four games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: NA, 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: .386 (Dayton), .379 (Oakland), .313 (Robert Morris), .311 (Youngstown State), 20 percent: NA.
INSIDE THE PAINT
Akron was once proved to be strong in the paint through four games this season averaging 33.50 points per contest for 134 total points. The Zips posted a season-best 38 points in the paint in a 85-69 victory over Dayton on Nov. 13.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Point Park in a 6 p.m. tilt on Friday, Dec. 2 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Monday, Nov. 28
Truist Arena
Highland Heights, Ky. • 7 p.m.
Series History: Akron leads 4-1
Live Stream: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Television: www.GoZips.com (subscription may be required) and ESPN App
Live Stats:Â www.GoZips.comÂ
Live Radio: www.GoZips.com
Â
WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team looks to extend its winning streak as the Zips travel to Highland Heights, Ky., to battle Northern Kentucky in a non-conference showdown on Monday, Nov. 28. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Norse will be broadcast on ESPN+ as well as WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.
HEAD COACHES
Northern Kentucky: Camryn Whitaker (Western Kentucky), Overall Record: 81-95 (Seventh Season), Record at Northern Kentucky: 81-95 (Seventh Season) Â
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 58-57 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 58-57 (Fifth Season)
SCOUTING ROBERT MORRIS
Northern Kentucky enters its contest at Akron this Monday, Nov. 28, at 3-2 on the campaign on the heels of a 76-68 setback at Bowling Green on Nov. 23.
Senior G Lindsey Duvall headlines Northern Kentucky's efforts averaging 22.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, while sophomore G Kailee Davis, senior G Ivy Turner and sophomore G Khamari Mitchell-Steen are registering 14.5, 12.3 and 10.0 points per outing. As a unit, the Norse are recording 76.0 points, 41.4 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 5.6 steals and 2.6 blocks per outing.
Northern Kentucky is rated eighth in the NCAA in free throws made per game (19.6) and free throws attempted per contest (27.80) and 50th in three point defense (.250). Individually, Duval is leading the NCAA in minutes played (39.68), 10th in free throws (36), 11th in points per game (22.0), 13th in free throws attempted (48) and 47th in double doubles (2).
SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Robert Morris are meeting for the sixth time in program history, with the Zips owning a 4-1 series edge following a 70-60 victory by Akron on Dec. 1, 2020 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
IN OUR LAST MEETING (DEC. 1, 2020 - AKRON, OHIO)
Akron broke open a close game with a strong offensive performance to close the first half en route to posting a 70-60 victory over Northern Kentucky on Dec. 1, 2020 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Jordyn Dawson and senior G Rachel Martindale (Pittsburgh, Pa.) led a trio of Zips scoring in double figures with 17 points apiece.
Martindale finished the contest with scoring 17 points to go along with five three-pointers and four rebounds, while Dawson pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and posted three blocked shots.
Akron concluded the evening shooting nearly 45 percent (.446) from the field, including connecting on seven three-pointers. The Zips held the Norse to a 36.7 percent shooting effort and registered a 27-13 advantage off turnovers after forcing Northern Kentucky into 19 miscues.
ZIPS TRIUMPH OVER ROBERT MORRIS, 68-50
The Akron women's basketball team displayed defensive dominance in claiming a 68-50 win over visiting Robert Morris in a Thanksgiving Eve non-conference battle at James A. Rhodes Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
The Zips shot 44.2 percent from the field in the victory en route to limiting a second-straight opponent to 50 points or fewer allowing the Colonials to shoot just 31.3 percent (20-of-64) for the game.
Offensively, sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) paced the Akron attack with a game-high 15 points. Senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) added an 11-point, nine-rebound and three-block performance, while freshman F Aila Miller (Berlin, Ohio) contributed a career-high 12 points. Redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio) tallied a game-high six assists and three blocks.
ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is ranked 23rd in the NCAA in blocks per outing (5.5), 24th in field goal percentage (.476), 35th in assists per game (17.2), 39th in three point defense (23.9) and 40th in field goal percentage defense (.346). Individually, Reagan Bass is rated 28th in field goal percentage (.614), while Molly Neitzel is 32nd in blocks per tilt (2.00), Dominique Camp ranks 36th in steals per game (3.00).
• Akron in receiving votes in the latest CollegeInsider.Com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll after posting a 61-44 win over No. 19 Youngstown State.
• For the third time in four games, a trio of Zips scored in double figures against Robert Morris as Reagan Bass, Aila Miller and Molly Neitzel tallied 15, 12 and 11 points, respectively.
• Six different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Layne Ferrell tallying 10 or more points in three contests this year. She was joined by Reagan Bass (3), Dominique Camp (1). Rachel Martindale (1), Aila Miller (1) and Molly Neitzel (1).
• The 2022-23 season marks the 49th season of competition for the Akron women's basketball program.
• Akron owns a 48-23 mark under head coach Melissa Jackson when shooting 40 percent or better from the field, including a 3-1 record this season. When hitting at a 35-percent clip or better from beyond the arc, the Zips maintain a 30-18 mark, including an 1-0 ledger this season.
• Akron has connected on five or more three pointers in three of its four games this season, and 56 of its last 67 contests overall. A year ago, the Zips hit on a season-high 13 triples in a 76-35 win over Slippery Rock on Nov. 9, 2021.
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and sophomore Zakia Rasheed (Avon, Ind.) have appeared in 68, 68, 54, 30, 30 and 28 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Martindale is the Zips' active leader in three-point shooting connecting on 34.8 percent of her attempts.
ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's four games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared from the field: 50 percent: .528 (Dayton), .509 (Oakland), 40 percent: .442 (Robert Morris), .420 (Youngstown State), 30 percent: NA, 20 percent: NA
ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' four games this season ago, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: NA, 40 percent: NA, 30 percent: .386 (Dayton), .379 (Oakland), .313 (Robert Morris), .311 (Youngstown State), 20 percent: NA.
INSIDE THE PAINT
Akron was once proved to be strong in the paint through four games this season averaging 33.50 points per contest for 134 total points. The Zips posted a season-best 38 points in the paint in a 85-69 victory over Dayton on Nov. 13.
UP NEXT
Akron hosts Point Park in a 6 p.m. tilt on Friday, Dec. 2 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
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