USF Women's Basketball Weekend Preview
The University of Sioux Falls women's basketball team, (2-0), is set to travel to St. Cloud, Minn. Saturday for a 2p.m. matchup with St. Cloud State University (1-1).
The Cougars come off a big 65-59 win over Augustana College Tuesday night, where they recorded their first win over the Vikings during the Prairie Spirit Charitable Challenge era (last 5 seasons).
Follow the Cougars: Visit the USF women's basketball schedule for links to follow live stats, listen to the broadcast by KWSN or watch a live stream.
Quick Notes
Third Time's a charm
USF has yet to lose a game 3 under Coach Traphagen. During that time, the Cougars boast an 18 point scoring margin in the third game of the each season.
Inside the Arc
The Cougars, who ranked second in the Great Plains Athletic Conference in 3-pointers made last season, has struggled to find their touch from beyond the arc, where they are 31% as a team. However, USF has found success inside the paint, where they are outscoring opponents 66-50 this season.
Coming out party
Junior transfer guard Alyssa Rushton put up a team high 17 points, six rebounds and two steals in USF's win over the Vikings earlier this week. She finished 7-8 from the field and 2-2 from behind the arc.
Defense Wins Games
The Cougars have 18 steals on the season, and have capitalized on opponents mistakes as they boast 38 points off turnovers this season.
Depth
11 USF players have seen the floor this season, while eight have logged an average of 22 minutes each game. The Cougar bench is outscoring opponents 33-23 and average 16.5 points per game.
USF Probable Starting Line up
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3
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Holli Aggen
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G.
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5-9
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Jr.
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Worthington, MN (Worthington HIgh School)
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5
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Vanessa Johnson
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G.
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5-9
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Sr.
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Hartford, SD (South Dakota State University)
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10
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Alyssa Rushton
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G
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5-10
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Jr.
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Rochester, Minn. (Kansas City Kansas Community ) (John Marshall )
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32
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Laura Johnson
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G/F
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6-0
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So.
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Cedar Falls, IA (Cedar Falls High School)
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34
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Jamey Hofer
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FWD.
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5-11
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Sr.
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Hartford, SD (West Central High School)
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Statistical Leaders
(5) Vanessa Johnson 16.5 Pts/G
(32) Laura Johnson 7.0 Rebs/G
(32) Laura Johnson 3.5 Assists/G
St. Cloud State Scouting Report
Quick Facts
Record 1-1
Last Season: 12-14 (9-13 conference)
Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
NSIC Rank: Preseason No. 9
Head Coach: Lori Fish (4th Season)
Statistical Leaders
(10) Nicole Anderson 9.5 Pts/G
(45) Aaryn Booker 6.5 Rebs/G
(10) Nicole Anderson 2.0 Assists/G
SCSU Season Statistics
SCSU Probable Starting Lineup
(4) Jordi Gerking G
(10) Nicole Anderson G
(15) Amanda Wagner F
(32) Jessica Benson F
(45) Aaryn Booker F
Click here for full SCSU roster
