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USF Women's Basketball Tuesday Preview
The University of Sioux Falls women's basketball will host former NAIA foe, Mayville State University, Tuesday at 7p.m.

Follow the Cougars: Visit the "media" section of the USF women's basketball schedule for links to follow live stats, listen to the broadcast on KWSN 1230 or watch a live stream.

Quick Hits

The Series
Tuesday will be the sixth meeting between USF and Mayville State in women's basketball since 2002. The Cougars hold a 4-1 advantage, winning three straight dating back to 2006. Their most recent meeting came last season (12/18/10) when Laura Johnson and Vanessa Johnson teamed up to lead USF to a 78-62 win at Mayville (box on page 4).

That State Up North
Mayville State University will be USF's fourth opponent from the state of North Dakota this season. The Cougars are 5-0 on the year against institutions that reside in North Dakota.

Season's Best
USF turned their most impressive shooting performance from behind the arc Saturday, when they tallied 15 3-pointers in their 77-37 rout of Trojans at Dakota State University. The Cougars are averaging 9 makes per game from downtown where they are shooting 33% this season.

Home Court Advantage
Home court has proved to be advantage for the Cougars. They are 5-1 at the Stewart Center this season and carry a 20-2 record vs. non-conference opponents at home under coach Traphagen.

She's No Rookie
Freshman guard Jaicee Ulmer did played with the poise of a veteran in Saturday's game at Dakota State University, where she led the Cougars in points, assists and steals. She posted a game-high 17 points, four assists and three steals, all of which were career highs.

Making Every Minute Count
Her minutes may be down, but senior forward/center Elizabeth Hildreth has embraced her role as the first player off the bench this season. USF most recent player to join the 1,000 point club has been nothing short of efficient, scoring 7.3 points and 4.7 rebounds (3rd on the team) in just over 16 minutes per game. She is currently ranks first on the team in field goal percentage (48%) and is also tied for first in block with 14 on the year.

She's a Shooter
Hailey Longtin has proven herself as a deepball threat for Mayville State, recording 61 3-pointers in 23 games this season. Even more impressive, she is shooting a 40% clip from downtown.

Common Opponents
Like USF, the Comets have faced Dakota State (split series 1-1), S.D. School of Mines & Technology, Valley City State University and Jamestown College. However, the Cougars boast a 6-0 record against those common opponents, while Mayville has gone 1-4 with their lone victory coming over Dakota State, a team USF recently defeated by 40 points.

Climbing the Charts
Senior forward Jamey Hofer continues to climb USF all-time scoring list. With the conclusion of last week's games, she has moved to No. 8 all-time with 1257 career points.

Four Straight
With 10 points against Dakota State, Alyssa Rushton recorded her fourth consecutive game scoring in double-digits. She tied her second highest total as a Cougar Thursday at the University Nebraska-Omaha, where she tallied a team-high 15 points in a losing effort.

Last Time They Met
Vanessa Johnson and Laura Johnson accounted for nine of the 12 3-pointers USF poured on Mayville State to pick up a 78-62 win at Lewey Lee Fieldhouse.

USF finished shooting 41% from the field, while holding Mayville State to 35% on the game. The Cougars also held the rebound advantage, 37-30, pulling 11 down from the offensive glass.

The Cougars won a close battle at the free throw line, where they connected on 82% of their attempts in comparison to 79% shooting by the Comets.

Laura Johnson recorded a game-high 17 points and seven boards, while Vanessa Johnson posted 16 points. Elizabeth Hildreth added nine rebounds, which was also a game-high.

Up Next
The Cougars embark on a two game in-state road trip with rematches against S.D. School of Mines and Technology, Friday and Black Hills State University Saturday.

Coaches Show
The University of Sioux Falls' Coaches Show is broadcasted live every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30p.m. on KWSN 1230 at Rookies Bar & Grill. Tune-in for the latest news, updates and previews for Cougar Winter Athletics.