Akron Opens Homestand Hosting Point Park

Akron (4-1) vs. Point Park (3-5)
Friday, Dec. 2
James A. Rhodes Arena
Akron, Ohio • 7 p.m.

Series History: First Meeting
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WHAT'S AHEAD
The University of Akron women's basketball team opens a three-game homestand welcoming Point Park to James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Dec. 2. The 7 p.m. tilt with the Pioneers will be broadcast on ESPN3 with Jeff Phelps on the call as well as WHLO 640 AM with Bill Morgan calling the action.

HEAD COACHES
Point Park: Dave Scarborough (California (Pa.), 2009), Overall Record: 35 (First Season), Record at Point Park: 3-5 (First Season)
Akron: Melissa Jackson (Dayton, 2004), Overall Record: 59-57 (Fifth Season), Record at Akron: 59-57 (Fifth Season)

SCOUTING POINT PARK
Point Park enters its contest at Akron this Friday, Dec. 2, at 3-5 on the campaign on the heels of a 90-68 setback versus Rio Grande on Nov. 29.

Senior F Taylor Rinn headlines Point Park's efforts averaging 13.5 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, while senior G Sierra Seneta is registering 13.1 points per outing. As a unit, the Pioneers are recording 74.8 points, 46.0 rebounds, 15.8 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per outing.

SERIES HISTORY
Akron and Point Park are meeting for the first time in program history.

AKRON EDGES NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 70-69
A late 8-1 fourth quarter scoring run propelled Akron to a come-from-behind 70-69 road triumph past Northern Kentucky on Monday, Nov. 28.

The victory was the fourth straight for the Zips (4-1), who finished the contest shooting nearly 39 percent (.388) from the field, while connecting on nine three pointers. Northern Kentucky completed the game hitting at a 43.1 clip from the field, while matching Akron with nine triples.

A season-best four Zips scored in double figures led by an 18-point, eight-rebound, four-assist and four-block performance from redshirt junior G Layne Ferrell (Franklin, Ohio).

Sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) posted a double double with a 12-point and 12-rebound effort for Akron, while senior G Dominique Camp (Dayton, Ohio) and senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) added 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Lindsey Duvall led four Northern Kentucky players scoring in double figures with a game-high 23 points.

Led by a career- and game-high seven steals from Camp, the Zips' defensive efforts forced the Norse into 16 turnovers, which Akron converted into a 19-13 scoring edge, while committing a season-low nine turnovers of its own.

ZIP TIDBITS
• Akron is ranked 28th in the NCAA in blocks per outing (5.2) and in assists per game (17.6), 42nd in assist/turnover ratio (1.16) and 43rd in field goal percentage (.455). Individually, Reagan Bass is rated 28th in field goal percentage (.614). Layne Ferrell is 25th in blocks per tilt (2.20) and 46th in free throw percentage (.900), while Dominique Camp ranks fifth in steals per game (3.80).
• For the initial time in the 2022-23 campaign, four Zips surpassed the double-digit scoring plateau as Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Dominique Camp and Molly Neitzel scored, 18, 12, 12 and 11 points, respectively, at Northern Kentucky.
• Reagan Bass collected the Zips first double double of the season at Northern Kentucky with a 12-point and 12-rebound effort on Nov. 28.
• Dominique Camp recorded a career- and Akron season-best seven steals against Northern Kentucky on Nov. 28.
• Five different Akron players posted career-high marks in the Zips' 70-69 victory at Northern Kentucky on Nov. 28.
• Six different Akron players have scored in double figures this season led by Layne Ferrell tallying 10 or more points in four contests this year. She was joined by Reagan Bass (4), Dominique Camp (2), Molly Neitzel (2), Rachel Martindale (1) and Aila Miller (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 31-18 mark, including an 2-0 ledger this season.
• Rachel Martindale, Molly Neitzel, Layne Ferrell, Reagan Bass, Alexis Stewart and sophomore Zakia Rasheed (Avon, Ind.) have appeared in 69, 69, 55, 31, 31 and 28 career games, respectively, for the Zips. Bass is Akron's leading active scorer averaging 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Ferrell is the Zips' active leader in three-point shooting connecting on 36.4 percent of her attempts.

ZIPS' OFFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In Akron's five games this season, 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: .388 (Northern Kentucky), 20 percent: NA

ZIPS' DEFENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT
In the Zips' five games this season, this is how the Zips have fared defensively: 50 percent: NA, 40 percent: .431 (Northern Kentucky), 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 five games this season averaging 32.8 points per contest for 164 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 Cleveland State in a 5 p.m. tilt on Sunday, Dec. 11.

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Players Mentioned

Reagan Bass

Dominique Camp

Layne Ferrell

Rachel Martindale

Aila Miller

Molly Neitzel

Zakia Rasheed

Alexis Stewart

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