Sunday, March 25
Bloomington, IN
2 p.m. ET
Indiana University
vs
University of California Davis
IU Hosts UC Davis In WNIT Quarterfinal Action On Sunday
3/24/2018 11:40:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Women's Basketball makes its second-straight trip to the WNIT Quarterfinals as it hosts UC Davis on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. ET inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana (20-14) vs. UC Davis (28-6)
Sunday, March 25, 2018 • 2 p.m. ET
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall • Bloomington, Ind.
Broadcast: BTN Plus
Radio: WHCC 105.1 FM (Greg Murray)
Live Stats: Sidearm
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Tickets: $8 adults | $4 youth (all fans must have a ticket to enter) | IU students free with a valid ID
Promotion: Fans who purchase a youth ticket will receive a voucher for a free drink at the concession stand | First 1,000 fans will receive an IUWBB t-shirt (at south lobby marketing table)
ABOUT THE COACHES
Indiana
Teri Moren
Career Record: 279-182 (15th Season)
Indiana Record: 80-52 (4th Season)
UC Davis
Jennifer Gross
Career Record: 131-90 (7th Season)
UC Davis Record: Same
ABOUT THE AGGIES
UC Davis moved on in postseason play with a 71-69 win at Kansas State on Friday night. They earned the Big West's automatic spot in the tournament after falling to CSUN in the league's tournament. They won the regular season Big West title behind junior forward Morgan Berstch (19.9 ppg., 4.4 rpg.) and senior guard Pele Fianotti (11.0 ppg., 5.7 rpg.). Senior guard Rachel Nagel also adds 10.5 points per game. The Aggies are averaging 72.0 points per game while shooting 47.1 percent from the floor.
SERIES HISTORY
First meeting
ON TO THE QUARTERS
Indiana advances to the WNIT Quarterfinals for the second-straight season as it routed in-state and conference rival Purdue, 73-51, on Thursday night. The Hoosiers sweep the series with the Boilermakers, marking the first time it has won three times in the series in the same season. IU was led by 24 points from senior guard Tyra Buss who also added six assists and three steals. Three others scored in double figures led by 16 points and five rebounds from freshman guard Jaelynn Penn.
20-WINS AGAIN
Thursday's win gave Indiana its 20th win of the season, marking its third-straight season with 20 wins or more and ninth overall in program history. Last season, IU set a program record 23 wins as it advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals.
PROVEN WINNERS
With a win on Sunday, Tyra Buss and Amanda Cahill could tie to become the all-time winningest senior class in school history. Last year's four-year class of Jenn Anderson, Karlee McBride and Alexis Gassion tallied up 80 wins to become the all-time leaders. Buss and Cahill won their 79th game in an IU uniform in Thursday's WNIT third round win over Purdue.
HOOSIERS IN THE WNIT
Indiana is making its fourth appearance in the postseason in the last five seasons and third-straight postseason bid since joining the NCAA in 1981-82. The Hoosiers received the automatic bid into the WNIT for the Big Ten. IU makes its ninth appearance overall in the WNIT, holding a 15-8 overall record (12-3 at home) as it advanced to the quarterfinals in 2016-17. Indiana has made 15 appearances in a postseason with WNIT appearances (1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2018) and five NCAA Tournament berths (1983, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2016) and one NWIT appearance (1991). Prior to the NCAA, IU made an AIAW Final Four appearance in 1973 and two AIAW Elite Eight appearances in 1972 and 1974.
BUSS NAMED WBCA ALL-REGION
Senior guard Tyra Buss was named a Women's Basketball Coaches' Association All-Regional Finalist on Thursday for the second-straight season. Last year, Buss garnered Honorable Mention honors, the first such All-American honors in 31 years.
HOOSIERS AT HOME
Indiana will get the chance to play in front of its home crowd again on Thursday night after another winning regular season in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers finished 10-5 overall in the regular season, its sixth-consecutive winning season in Bloomington. With two WNIT wins, IU is now 13-5 at home, marking the fifth-consecutive season IU has won double digit games at home, including all four under head coach Teri Moren.
ON HER WAY TO 700
Buss became the first player in school history to score 600 points in three-straight seasons and broke the single season record against UT Martin, besting the previous mark of 642 by Karna Abram.. She has now scored 695 points after her 24-point performance against Purdue on Thursday night and the ninth player in school history (men's or women's) to record 700 points in a season. The last player at Indiana to record 700 points in a season - Steve Alford (749 - 1996-97).
PENN IN THE LAST FIVE
Freshman guard Jaelynn Penn has turned in on in postseason play, averaging 16.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in the last six games. She's also shooting 56.1 percent from the floor in that stretch, while shooting 52.9 percent from the 3-point line. The All-Freshman selection is averaging 11.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season. She has scored 374 points in her freshman campaign, just 16 points shy of sixth place in a single season (Shirley Bryant, 390). Her 45 3-pointers made is also good for fourth by a freshman in school history while her 122 attempts also ranks fifth. Her 34 starts also ties fifth place on the IU freshman records list.
CAHILL MAKES HER MARK
Senior Amanda Cahill has also etched name into IU's record books in her final season in Cream & Crimson. She became the third player to record 1,000 rebounds along with Denise Jackson (1,273) and Whitney Thomas (1,090) to reach the career milestone. She's just the second-ever player to record over 1,800 points and 1,000 rebounds. She ranks seventh all-time in scoring (1,834), second all-time in rebounds (1,094), third in all-time double-doubles (39) and fifth in blocks (134). She is also seventh amongst all active Division I players in career rebounds.
KYM'S CONTRIBUTIONS
Junior forward Kym Royster has posted the numbers to show her growth in her third year with Indiana. She has scored 355 points this season, doubling her previous two season point totals combined. She's added three-straight double figure scoring games and 19 games with 10 points or more this season. In her last three, Royster has shot 83.3 percent from the field including two perfect performances against UT Martin (5-for-5) and Purdue (6-for-6). The Newark, Ohio native is up 6.2 points in her scoring this season from her sophomore campaign and also registering 5.9 rebounds per contest, a +3.3 addition from last season.
YEANEY IN DOUBLE FIGURES
Freshman guard Bendu Yeaney has posted double figures in the last six of seven games including 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting against Purdue. She scored a new career-high 19 points in the Big Ten Tournament against Michigan State. The Portland, Ore. native is averaging 8.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in her freshman season.
MORE RECORDS TO BREAK
With six school records already broken, senior guard Tyra Buss still has potential to break one more record before her career is over. She broke the school record for assists and 3-pointers attempted in the regular season finale at Iowa while also holding records in points scored, free throws made, free throws attempted and steals. The seventh school record in her sights in the 3-pointers made record as she has scored 199 in her career. She is second all-time currently in the category and needs eight to break the all-time record held by Kris McGrade (206).
Category (Number To Break Record)
3-pointers made - 8
FOUR NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-BIG
Four Hoosiers earned Academic All-Big Ten honors announced by the league last week. Seniors Amanda Cahill and Tyra Buss along with junior Grace Withrow and sophomore Bre Wickware all carry a 3.0 GPA or above to earn the honors. Buss and Cahill earn the award for the third time in their careers and all years they were eligible to receive the distinction.
UP NEXT
The winner of Sunday's game advances to the WNIT semifinals against the winner of South Dakota and TCU.
Follow Indiana Women's Basketball on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Indiana (20-14) vs. UC Davis (28-6)
Sunday, March 25, 2018 • 2 p.m. ET
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall • Bloomington, Ind.
Broadcast: BTN Plus
Radio: WHCC 105.1 FM (Greg Murray)
Live Stats: Sidearm
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Tickets: $8 adults | $4 youth (all fans must have a ticket to enter) | IU students free with a valid ID
Promotion: Fans who purchase a youth ticket will receive a voucher for a free drink at the concession stand | First 1,000 fans will receive an IUWBB t-shirt (at south lobby marketing table)
ABOUT THE COACHES
Indiana
Teri Moren
Career Record: 279-182 (15th Season)
Indiana Record: 80-52 (4th Season)
UC Davis
Jennifer Gross
Career Record: 131-90 (7th Season)
UC Davis Record: Same
ABOUT THE AGGIES
UC Davis moved on in postseason play with a 71-69 win at Kansas State on Friday night. They earned the Big West's automatic spot in the tournament after falling to CSUN in the league's tournament. They won the regular season Big West title behind junior forward Morgan Berstch (19.9 ppg., 4.4 rpg.) and senior guard Pele Fianotti (11.0 ppg., 5.7 rpg.). Senior guard Rachel Nagel also adds 10.5 points per game. The Aggies are averaging 72.0 points per game while shooting 47.1 percent from the floor.
SERIES HISTORY
First meeting
ON TO THE QUARTERS
Indiana advances to the WNIT Quarterfinals for the second-straight season as it routed in-state and conference rival Purdue, 73-51, on Thursday night. The Hoosiers sweep the series with the Boilermakers, marking the first time it has won three times in the series in the same season. IU was led by 24 points from senior guard Tyra Buss who also added six assists and three steals. Three others scored in double figures led by 16 points and five rebounds from freshman guard Jaelynn Penn.
20-WINS AGAIN
Thursday's win gave Indiana its 20th win of the season, marking its third-straight season with 20 wins or more and ninth overall in program history. Last season, IU set a program record 23 wins as it advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals.
PROVEN WINNERS
With a win on Sunday, Tyra Buss and Amanda Cahill could tie to become the all-time winningest senior class in school history. Last year's four-year class of Jenn Anderson, Karlee McBride and Alexis Gassion tallied up 80 wins to become the all-time leaders. Buss and Cahill won their 79th game in an IU uniform in Thursday's WNIT third round win over Purdue.
HOOSIERS IN THE WNIT
Indiana is making its fourth appearance in the postseason in the last five seasons and third-straight postseason bid since joining the NCAA in 1981-82. The Hoosiers received the automatic bid into the WNIT for the Big Ten. IU makes its ninth appearance overall in the WNIT, holding a 15-8 overall record (12-3 at home) as it advanced to the quarterfinals in 2016-17. Indiana has made 15 appearances in a postseason with WNIT appearances (1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2018) and five NCAA Tournament berths (1983, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2016) and one NWIT appearance (1991). Prior to the NCAA, IU made an AIAW Final Four appearance in 1973 and two AIAW Elite Eight appearances in 1972 and 1974.
BUSS NAMED WBCA ALL-REGION
Senior guard Tyra Buss was named a Women's Basketball Coaches' Association All-Regional Finalist on Thursday for the second-straight season. Last year, Buss garnered Honorable Mention honors, the first such All-American honors in 31 years.
HOOSIERS AT HOME
Indiana will get the chance to play in front of its home crowd again on Thursday night after another winning regular season in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers finished 10-5 overall in the regular season, its sixth-consecutive winning season in Bloomington. With two WNIT wins, IU is now 13-5 at home, marking the fifth-consecutive season IU has won double digit games at home, including all four under head coach Teri Moren.
ON HER WAY TO 700
Buss became the first player in school history to score 600 points in three-straight seasons and broke the single season record against UT Martin, besting the previous mark of 642 by Karna Abram.. She has now scored 695 points after her 24-point performance against Purdue on Thursday night and the ninth player in school history (men's or women's) to record 700 points in a season. The last player at Indiana to record 700 points in a season - Steve Alford (749 - 1996-97).
PENN IN THE LAST FIVE
Freshman guard Jaelynn Penn has turned in on in postseason play, averaging 16.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in the last six games. She's also shooting 56.1 percent from the floor in that stretch, while shooting 52.9 percent from the 3-point line. The All-Freshman selection is averaging 11.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season. She has scored 374 points in her freshman campaign, just 16 points shy of sixth place in a single season (Shirley Bryant, 390). Her 45 3-pointers made is also good for fourth by a freshman in school history while her 122 attempts also ranks fifth. Her 34 starts also ties fifth place on the IU freshman records list.
CAHILL MAKES HER MARK
Senior Amanda Cahill has also etched name into IU's record books in her final season in Cream & Crimson. She became the third player to record 1,000 rebounds along with Denise Jackson (1,273) and Whitney Thomas (1,090) to reach the career milestone. She's just the second-ever player to record over 1,800 points and 1,000 rebounds. She ranks seventh all-time in scoring (1,834), second all-time in rebounds (1,094), third in all-time double-doubles (39) and fifth in blocks (134). She is also seventh amongst all active Division I players in career rebounds.
KYM'S CONTRIBUTIONS
Junior forward Kym Royster has posted the numbers to show her growth in her third year with Indiana. She has scored 355 points this season, doubling her previous two season point totals combined. She's added three-straight double figure scoring games and 19 games with 10 points or more this season. In her last three, Royster has shot 83.3 percent from the field including two perfect performances against UT Martin (5-for-5) and Purdue (6-for-6). The Newark, Ohio native is up 6.2 points in her scoring this season from her sophomore campaign and also registering 5.9 rebounds per contest, a +3.3 addition from last season.
YEANEY IN DOUBLE FIGURES
Freshman guard Bendu Yeaney has posted double figures in the last six of seven games including 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting against Purdue. She scored a new career-high 19 points in the Big Ten Tournament against Michigan State. The Portland, Ore. native is averaging 8.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in her freshman season.
MORE RECORDS TO BREAK
With six school records already broken, senior guard Tyra Buss still has potential to break one more record before her career is over. She broke the school record for assists and 3-pointers attempted in the regular season finale at Iowa while also holding records in points scored, free throws made, free throws attempted and steals. The seventh school record in her sights in the 3-pointers made record as she has scored 199 in her career. She is second all-time currently in the category and needs eight to break the all-time record held by Kris McGrade (206).
Category (Number To Break Record)
3-pointers made - 8
FOUR NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-BIG
Four Hoosiers earned Academic All-Big Ten honors announced by the league last week. Seniors Amanda Cahill and Tyra Buss along with junior Grace Withrow and sophomore Bre Wickware all carry a 3.0 GPA or above to earn the honors. Buss and Cahill earn the award for the third time in their careers and all years they were eligible to receive the distinction.
UP NEXT
The winner of Sunday's game advances to the WNIT semifinals against the winner of South Dakota and TCU.
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#GoIU
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