Wagner College Women's Basketball
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Game 12 | NEC 3
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Wagner College Seahawks
(8-3; 2-0 NEC) @
Bryant University Bulldogs
(3-10; 1-1 NEC)
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Date | Time
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Thursday, January 6, 2022 |
7:00 PM
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Location
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Smithfield, RI | Chace Athletic Center
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| Social Media |
Twitter: @WagnerWHoops, @WagnerAthletics
Instagram: @wagnerwhoops |
Smithfield, RI - The Wagner College women's basketball team opens 2022 with four straight road contests, beginning on Thursday as the Seahawks head to Smithfield, RI to square off against the Bryant University Bulldogs. Wagner opened up Northeast Conference (NEC) play with a 65-56 home triumph over Saint Francis U back on December 29.
The Green & White's next contest, against Mount St. Mary's, scheduled for New Year's Eve, was canceled as the Mountaineers were unable to compete due to CoVID protocols, necessitating a cancellation and awarding the victory to Wagner per the NEC Cancellation and Forfeit Policy.
Bryant split their first two league games, earning a 60-53 home triumph over Central Connecticut on Dec. 29 before falling on the road on NYE to Sacred Heart, 80-61.
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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
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SERIES BREAKDOWN AGAINST BRYANT...
- Thursday's contest between the Seahawks and the Bulldogs is the 23rd all-time meeting between the two schools with Bryant holding an 18-4 edge in the head-to-head series.
- Last season, the two teams split their series, which was contested at the Spiro Sports Center.
- Wagner took the first game, 72-64, back on February 24, as four Seahawks scored in double-figures, led by Emilija Krista Grava, who poured in a game-high 18 points.
- The next day, Kem Nwabudu finished with a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs edged the Seahawks, 49-43.
A LOOK AT THE BULLDOGS...
- The Bulldogs enter play with an overall record of 3-10 and 1-1 in league contests.
- Bryant secured a 60-53 home victory over Central Connecticut in the league opener back on December 29, but dropped its next outing, 80-61, on the road at Sacred Heart.
- Against Central Connecticut, Brooke Bjelko posted her second straight double-double, finishing up with 19 points and 16 rebounds. At Sacred Heart, Fatou Jallow led the way with 19 points while Marta Neira Martinez pulled down nine rebounds.
- Bryant, overall, is averaging 57.1 points per game while shooting 38.1 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from three-point range.
- The Bulldogs are a +4.8 on the boards, outrebounding their opponents 38.3-33.5.
- Bryant averages 21.8 turnovers per game.
- Individually, two players are averaging double-figures, led by Bjelko, who is netting 12.5 points per game, which is ranked fifth in the conference behind Emilija Krista Grava (13.0 ppg).
- Bjelko ranks second in the conference in rebounding at 8.5 per game.
- Alana Perkins, who is tallying 11.3 points per game, leads the circuit in three-point field goals made with 38, averaging over three a contest.
HOME COOKING...
- Wagner moved to 6-0 on the year at the Spiro Sports Center after posting a 65-56 triumph over Saint Francis U in the NEC opener on December 29.
- The Seahawks are averaging nearly 63.0 points per game at home this season while shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and 43.3 percent from three-point range.
- Wagner's defense has been on full display in front of the Grymes Hill faithful, holding opponents to just 54.0 points per game on 35.9 percent shooting from the field and 21.1 percent from three-point distance.
- Over the six-game home span, Wagner has dished out nearly five more assists per game than their opponents (15.3-10.2) while producing a +2.5 on the boards (33.0-30.5).
- Three Seahawks are averaging double-figures at home this season with Krista Grava leading the way at 14.7 ppg. The senior forward is shooting 48.0 percent from the field while grabbing nearly five caroms a contest.
- Alex Cowan has chipped in 10.5 points per game in 26.2 minutes a game at home. The Bowie, MD native has converted on 58.8 percent from the outside at home this season.
- Lastly, senior point guard Zhaneia Thybulle has filled up the stat sheet, averaging 10.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 6.0 apg, 1.8 spg in 34.3 minutes a contest at the Spiro Sports Center.
DEFENSIVE LOCKDOWN...
- Through December 31, Wagner remains one of the top defensive teams in the Northeast Conference (NEC) as well as in the nation.
- Among the NEC, the Seahawks are the No. 1 ranked team in the following categories: scoring defense (58.1), scoring margin (+3.4), field goal percentage defense (38.1), three-point field goal percentage defense (22.8), steals (9.2), and turnovers forced (19.91).
- Wagner ranks eighth in the NCAA in three-point field goal percentage defense and among the top-100 in scoring defense.
- Junior guard Drayah Heyward leads the conference in steals per game, averaging 2.6 a contest, which also is among the top-100 in the country.
FROM A-TO-Z...
- Senior point Zhaneia Thybulle continues to shine on Grymes Hill.
- The Elmont, NY native leads the circuit in assists (60) and assists per game (5.5 apg) and is second to teammate Drayah Heyward in steals per game at 1.82.
- One of the top distributors in the circuit, Thybulle still holds the most assists in a game this season in the league, as she dished out 11 against New Hampshire back on November 28. Central Connecticut's Forever Toppin dished out 10 at Syracuse back on December 5.
LL3...
- Freshman guard Lina Loceniece earned her third Northeast Conference (NEC) Rookie of the Week award back on December 27.
- The honor tied her with LIU's Emaia O'Brien for the most this season.
- Of note, all of the women's rookie of the week honors this year hail from the three New York City-based institutions (Emaia O'Brien, three, LIU | Lina Loceniece, three, Wagner | Jaila Lee, two, St. Francis Brooklyn).
E-1K-G...
- Senior forward Emilija Krista Grava became the 25th member of the 1,000 point club on November 28 against New Hampshire.
- Krista Grava, who recorded the milestone feat with 59.2 seconds showing on the clock in the second quarter, finished the game with 11 points while also grabbing five rebounds.
Wagner Women's Basketball 1,000 Point Club
| Rank |
Player |
Years at Wagner |
Point Total |
| 1 |
Jasmine Nwajei |
2013-2016 |
2,076 |
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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 |
EMILIJA KRISTA GRAVA |
2018-PRES |
1,077 |
| 23 |
Jenny Frazier |
1992-1996 |
1,051 |
| 24 |
Toni Roker |
1999-2003 |
1,049 |
| 25 |
Brenda Milano |
1991-1995 |
1,046 |
NEXT UP FOR WAGNER...
- The Seahawks continue the road voyage on Saturday, as they head to Fairfield, CT to tangle with Sacred Heart. Tipoff from the Pitt Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
