Women's Basketball | 2/22/2017 8:16:00 AM
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
PORTALES, NM — This week, the Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team (20-5; LSC 16-2) will conclude one of the finest regular seasons the program has seen in decades. The Hounds have already clinched a share of its first Lone Star Conference championship and will host its final two games prior to the LSC Tournament.
Tipoff against Angelo State is set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, followed by a 2 p.m. start time on Saturday against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Tickets for the Lone Star Conference Tournament will be on sale at both games at a reduced rate.
How to Follow the Games
The legendary "Voice of the Greyhounds" Dr. Don Elder will be on hand, to broadcast the both games. Links for live statistics and video will be posted at GoEasternAthletics.com. Thursday's contest will be streamed by KENW.
About Eastern
ENMU Athletics
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Greyhound Schedule
Greyhound Statistics
Lone Star Conference
LSC Women's Basketball
LSC Women's Basketball Schedule
LSC Women's Basketball Statistics
LSC Women's Basketball Standings
The Greyhounds are on a four-game win streak and have matched the 1990-91 season for the second-most wins in program history. With Saturday's win at Cameron, Eastern notched its third overall 20-win season and the first since a 23-5 mark in the 1992-93 season.
Daeshi McCants has a team-leading four double doubles, which included a 14-point, 11-rebound effort at Angelo State.
Kassandra Harris leads ENMU with 11.9 points per game, while
Mikaehla Connor is right behind with 11.5 points per game. McCants has pulled down a team-best 6.2 rebounds per game.
Josh Prock is in his fourth season as head coach of the Greyhounds and has a 47-63 record at ENMU.
In the Series with Angelo State
Eastern is 24-41 against Angelo State, which includes a 17-14 mark at home. The teams have split the last eight meetings, with
ENMU snapping a three-game skid in the series, last month.
Earlier in the season,
Mikaehla Connor scored a career-best 25 points, with nine coming in overtime against the Rambelles. The performance propelled the Hounds to a 76-72 overtime victory, which stands as Angelo State's lone home defeat this season.
The series dates back to the 1984-85 season, which saw ENMU win both games.
About the Rambelles
Angelo State University
Rambelle Athletics
Rambelle Basketball
Rambelle Roster
Rambelle Schedule
Rambelle Statistics
After last Saturday's win over West Texas A&M, Angelo State is in sole possession of second place in the LSC standings with a 14-4 record. Overall, the Rambelles are 20-4 and have won their last two games, since a 79-77 setback at Tarleton State.
Kevin Baker is in his second season as head coach at Angelo State. He has a record of 44-12.
In the Series with Texas A&M-Kingsville
Eastern is 35-28 against Texas A&M-Kingsville, which includes a 19-11 mark at home. The Hounds have won the last five games in the series and eight of the last nine.
Earlier in the season,
Eastern posted a 63-52 win at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Connor paced the Hounds with 17 points and five boards, while Harris and
Johna McClelland chipped in 15 and 12 points, respectively.
The series dates back to the 1984-85 season, which saw the Javelinas win both games.
About the Javelinas
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Javelina Athletics
Javelina Basketball
Javelina Roster
Javelina Schedule
Javelina Statistics
Texas A&M-Kingsville currently is 12-12 with a 7-11 mark in league play; The Javelinas have won two of their last three, with victories at Texas A&M-Commerce and against University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Texas A&M-Kingsville will visit Western New Mexico University on Thursday.
Wade Scott is in his third season as head coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville and has a record of 17-59.
Up Next
The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team will travel to Allen, Texas next week to compete in the Lone Star Conference championships. Tickets for the tournament will be sold at both remaining home games, at a reduced rate.
