Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Set for BTN Rivalry Clash at Michigan
3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Water Polo
March 28, 2012
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| No. 14 Indiana at No. 9 Michigan | |
| Date | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| Time | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Mich. - Canham Natatorium |
| Television | Big Ten Network (Greg Mescall and Chris Dorst) |
| Social Media | @IUWaterPolo for in-game updates |
| Game Notes | Indiana Game Notes |
| Statistics | Indiana | Michigan |
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -
The No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers women's water polo team (23-7, 4-1 CWPA West) will take a four-game winning streak to Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday for a rivalry battle against No. 9 Michigan in a divisional contest that has postseason implications. The matchup will be broadcasted live to a national television audience by the Big Ten Network for the third consecutive season.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, Mar. 31
12:00 p.m. - No. 14 Indiana (23-7) at No. 9 Michigan (16-9)
Television: Big Ten Network (Greg Mescall and Chris Dorst)
A LOOK BACK...
The Hoosiers head to Ann Arbor, Mich. on a four-game winning streak after racking up a trio of Western Division victories on March 24-25 against Salem International, Notre Dame College, and Gannon in South Euclid, Ohio. Indiana outscored their opposition by a score of 50-17 during the trip.
POSTSEASON IMPLICATIONS
The contest will mark Indiana's regular season finale for the 2012 campaign. The Hoosiers enter the game with a 4-1 record in the CWPA Western Division, while the Wolverines and Maryland are 4-0. The regular season divisional records will determine the seeding for the Western Division Championship hosted by Indiana on April 14-15 at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center.
| CWPA Western Division Standings | |
| Maryland | 4-0 |
| Michigan | 4-0 |
| Indiana | 4-1 |
| Hartwick | 3-3 |
| Gannon | 2-4 |
| Notre Dame College | 1-5 |
| Salem International | 0-5 |
KICK-OFF REWIND
The Hoosiers picked up their second consecutive win over Michigan on January 21 with a season-opening 6-3 victory at the Michigan Kick-Off. Shae Fournier and Colleen McNaught scored two goals apiece to lead the Cream and Crimson. Cassie Wyckoff caused problems for the Wolverines throughout, racking up 12 saves and a steal in the win.
RECORD BREAKER ON DECK
Sophomore Shae Fournier is one goal away from setting the Indiana single-season scoring record after a nine-goal effort during the three-game slate in South Euclid, Ohio lifted the Winnipeg, Manitoba native to 80 goals on the year, equaling Jakie Köhli's mark set in 2010.
CONFERENCE LEADERS
Shae Fournier's 80 goals and Cassie Wyckoff's 293 saves are tops in the CWPA in both statistical categories. Fournier is on a furious pace in the scoring department with a 2.67 goals per game average. The sophomore has racked up three or more goals on 15 occasions this season. Wyckoff boasts an 11.18 saves per game average, while allowing just 6.45 goals per contest.
HOOSIER NOTES
- Cassie Wyckoff has increased her IU career saves record to 1,045.
- Shae Fournier leads the Hoosiers in goals (80), steals (74), and field blocks (82).
- Shae Fournier and Meghan Lappan are the only Hoosiers to start all 30 contests in 2012.
- Freshman Alexis Jones picked up her scoring during the three divisional wins, scoring seven goals, including a career-high four against Salem International.
- Freshmen Katie Contreras and Colleen McNaught each notched career-highs during the Hoosiers' trip to South Euclid, Ohio. Contreras recorded her first hat trick against Salem International, while McNaught reeled off four goals versus Gannon.
- The Hoosiers are 7-7 against ranked opponents this season.
- Indiana is 11-0 when grabbing double-digit steals.
- The Hoosiers have reached double-figure scoring in 11 contests and are unbeaten in those games.
INDIANA ALL-TIME
vs. Michigan: Michigan leads 40-13-2
(last meeting: W 6-3, 1/21/12)
STAT STUFFERS
(Top-three in each category)
Multi-goal games:
Shae Fournier - 24
Colleen McNaught - 11
Shelby Taylor - 7
Multi-assist games:
Shae Fournier - 11
Colleen McNaught - 11
Shelby Taylor - 7
Multi-steal games:
Shae Fournier - 22
Meghan Lappan - 11
Shelby Taylor - 8
Double-digit save games:
Cassie Wyckoff - 19
HOOSIER STREAKS
Consecutive games with a goal:
Nina Escobedo - 4
Shae Fournier - 4
Colleen McNaught - 4
Amanda Redfern - 4
Alexis Jones - 3
Alynn Reade - 3
Consecutive games with an assist:
Meghan Lappan - 4
Katie Contreras - 3
Shae Fournier - 2
Shelby Taylor - 2
Cassie Wyckoff - 2
Consecutive games with a steal:
Katie Contreras - 3
Alexis Jones - 3
Kym King - 3
Devon Peterson - 3
Summer Creighton - 2
Shae Fournier - 2
Meghan Lappan - 2
Jojo White - 2
Cassie Wyckoff - 2
CWPA WEEKLY AWARDS
(2012 Award Winners)
Player of the Week:
Shae Fournier (5) - Jan. 24, Feb. 14, Feb. 27, Mar. 6, Mar. 13
Defensive Player of the Week:
Cassie Wyckoff (5) - Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Mar. 20
Rookie of the Week:
Colleen McNaught (2) - Jan. 24, Mar. 20
