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Women's Basketball Looks To Continue Winning Ways Sunday Against New Hampshire

 

Wagner College Women's Basketball Game Information

Game 5

Wagner College Seahawks (3-1) vs. University of New Hampshire Wildcats (3-2)

Date | Time

Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 4:00 PM

Location

Staten Island, NY  | Spiro Sports Center
Game Notes Wagner | New Hampshire
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Staten Island, NY -  The Wagner College women's basketball team will look for its third straight win on Sunday afternoon as the Seahawks host the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. 
 
WAGNER ATHLETICS SPECTATOR POLICY...
  • In accordance with New York State and New York City guidelines the Wagner College Athletic Department has announced the following spectator policy for all indoor athletic competitions:
  • All guests will be required to wear masks
  • All guests over 11 years old must show proof of vaccination 
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult
  • Physical tickets must be picked up on game day (can still be purchased and reserved in advance)
  • We ask that those who plan on attending the game pre-register tickets by calling the ticket office at 718-420-4039 or emailing erin.depaul@wagner.edu


WAGNER IN HOME OPENERS...
  • Wagner improved to 31-21 all-time in home openers, as the Seahawks defeated Colgate, 62-53, back on November 23. 
  • Three Seahawks finished in double-figures, as senior forward Emilija Krista Grava netted a team-leading 19 points while classmate Kem Nwabudu registered the first double-double of the year, finishing with 15 points and ten rebounds. 
  • Zhaneia Thybulle added 12 points to go along with five assists in the victory.

SERIES BREAKDOWN AGAINST NEW HAMPSHIRE...
  • Wagner and New Hampshire will be meeting for the tenth time in program history with the Wildcats leading the head-to-head series, 9-0. 
E-1K-G...
  • Senior forward Emilija Krista Grava needs just seven points to become the 25th member of the 1,000 point club.
  • Krista Grava enters Sunday's contest with 993 career points and would be the first Seahawk to reach the 1,000 point club since former Seahawks Jordyn Peck and Jasmine Nwajei did so during the 2014-15 season. 
  • Peck reached the milestone at home against Columbia back on December 30, 2014, while Nwajei reached 1,000 points on February 7, 2015, at home against St. Francis Brooklyn. 
 
Wagner Women's Basketball 1,000 Point Club
Rank Player Years at Wagner Point Total
1 Jasmine Nwajei 2013-2016 2,076
2 Stephanie Samuels 1982-1986 1,835
3 Mary Gormley 1977-1981 1,734
4 Maureen Coughlin 1985-1989 1,612
5 Nia Ryan 1996-2000 1,565
6 Amanda Young 1995-1999 1,550
7 Susan Moffat 1994-1998 1,481
8 Chris Anderson 1988-1992 1,429
9 Meredith Kerns 1998-2002 1,397
10 Grace Paterno 1981-1985 1,328
11 Cynthia Quinlan 1986-1990 1,323
12 Carrie Walker 2000-2004 1,288
13 Lisa Holoman 1982-1986 1,250
14 Jordyn Peck 2012-2016 1,243
15 Cindy Bonforte 1981-1985 1,239
16 Chelsey Bunyer 2004-2008 1,220
17 Joy Gallagher 2002-2006 1,158
18 Tricia Hoff 1976-1979 1,154
19 Patti Winterfeldt 1990-1994 1,149
20 Jeanne Sullivan 1978-1982 1,144
21 Marie Laurence Archambault 2009-2013 1,083
22 Jenny Frazier 1992-1996 1,051
23 Toni Roker 1999-2003 1,049
24 Brenda Milano 1991-1995 1,046
25 Emilija Krista Grava 2018-pres 993
 
TENACIOUS D...
  • Through the first four games of the season, the Seahawks have held their opponents to under 30.0 percent shooting from three-point range. 
  • Additionally, in three of four games this season, Wagner has forced at least 20 turnovers. 
STARTING FIVE...
  • Head coach Terrell Coburn has used the same starting five of Alex Cowan-Zhaneia Thybulle-Drayah Heyward-Emilija Krista Grava-Kem Nwabudu in all four games. 
  • The Seahawks have averaged 50.0 points per game while shooting 40.6 percent from the floor and holding opponents to just 40.8 points per game while converting on just 37.3 percent from the field. 
  • The Green & White starters have averaged 11.0 assists per game while limiting their opponents to just 6.5 apg. 
ALL ABOUT THE "W"...
  • In Wagner's three wins this season, the Seahawks are averaging 63.3 points per game while holding the opponents to just 53.0 points (+10.3 scoring margin).
  • Three Seahawks are averaging in double-figures during this span, with Krista Grava leading the way at 17.3 points per game and converting 19 of 20 from the free-throw line. 
  • Kem Nwabudu has poured in 14.7 ppg and 5.3 rpg while shooting 60.6 percent from the field. 
  • Zhaneia Thybulle has contributed 10.0 ppg while dishing out 6.0 apg and pulling down 4.7 rebounds per game in Wagner's three wins thus far this season. 

TALE OF TWO HALVES...
  • Over the first 20 minutes of action, Wagner is being outscored by 1.5 points per game and is being outrebounded by nearly four rebounds (3.7 rpg) over the first four games. 
  • Krista Grava is leading the team with 7.5 ppg in the opening 20 minutes while shooting 32.3 percent from the field. 
  • When play resumes for the second half, the Seahawks are outscoring their opponents, 36.8 to 29.8 (+7.0) while shooting close to 50.0 percent from the field (49.1 percent). 
  • Nwabudu is leading the team in the second half, averaging 8.8 ppg while Krista Grava and Thybulle have netted 7.3 ppg with Thybulle leading the way at 3.5 rpg. 
SCOUTING NEW HAMPSHIRE... 
  • The Wildcats enter Sunday's contest at 3-2 on the season after earning a 59-45 home victory against Siena back on November 23. Amanda Torres led the way for UNH with 21 points while Ivy Gogolin grabbed nine rebounds. 
  • Torres leads the team in scoring at 14.0 points per game while dishing out 3.6 assists per contest. 
  • Bella Stuart leads the club with 4.4 rpg.
  • As a whole, the Wildcats are averaging 58.2 points per game and shooting 35.1 percent from the field. UNH is only converting 20.7 percent from three-point range.
  • UNH is a +6.4 in turnover margin, forcing 24.0 mishaps per game while averaging 11.4 steals a contest.

NEXT UP FOR WAGNER... 
  • The Seahawks conclude their three-game homestand on Wednesday, December 1, as the Green & White welcomes Manhattan to the Spiro Sports Center.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. 
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Players Mentioned

Emilija Krista Grava

#24 Emilija Krista Grava

F
6' 0"
Sophomore
Drayah Heyward

#21 Drayah Heyward

G
5' 7"
Freshman
Alex Cowan

#0 Alex Cowan

G
5' 6"
Freshman
Kem Nwabudu

#15 Kem Nwabudu

F
5' 11"
Senior
Zhaneia Thybulle

#2 Zhaneia Thybulle

G
5' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Emilija Krista Grava

#24 Emilija Krista Grava

6' 0"
Sophomore
F
Drayah Heyward

#21 Drayah Heyward

5' 7"
Freshman
G
Alex Cowan

#0 Alex Cowan

5' 6"
Freshman
G
Kem Nwabudu

#15 Kem Nwabudu

5' 11"
Senior
F
Zhaneia Thybulle

#2 Zhaneia Thybulle

5' 7"
Senior
G

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