COLUMBUS - Before a two-week break, the Columbus State University women's basketball team will head to Pensacola, Fla. on Wednesday to face off against West Florida. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. inside the UWF Field House.
Last week was busy for the Lady Cougars as they went 2-1, including a 1-1 mark in the Valdosta State Thanksgiving Classic over the weekend. CSU took down Eckerd 60-57, but the Lady Blazers handed Columbus State its first loss on Saturday in its latest action.
"We didn't play our best ball last week, but we were able to grab a few results," added head coach
Matt Houser. "Attention to the fine details are crucial and we need to sure up a few things."
"West Florida is a well-coached team and any time you play on the road is a challenge. We'll see how we respond."
Following Wednesday's contest, Columbus State will be off until Wednesday, Dec. 18 when Peach Belt Conference play begins. The Lady Cougars will open conference action on the road against USC Aiken.
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| CSU |
Stats |
UWF |
| 4-1 |
Record |
2-4 |
| 75.4 |
PPG |
55.8 |
| 61.4 |
Opp. PPG |
66.5 |
| 43.6% |
FG% |
34.8% |
| 34.8% |
Opp. FG% |
44.6% |
| 45.6 |
Rebs/Game |
36.7 |
| 32.6% |
3PT FG% |
20.0% |
| 28.9% |
Opp. 3PT FG% |
35.8% |
| 51.7% |
FT% |
65.0% |
| 17.8 |
Assists/Game |
10.8 |
| 13.6 |
Steals/Game |
6.8 |
| 3.4 |
Blocks/Game |
1.3 |
Game 5
Opponent:Â University of West Florida
Date:Â Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
Time:Â 1:00 p.m.
Site: UWF Field House (1,180), Pensacola, Fla.
Radio:Â Cougar Sports TV - Scott Miller, play-by-play.Â
Live Video Stream:Â Argonauts All-Access
All-time Series:Â UWF leads 3-2
Last Meeting:Â Dec. 2, 2011, in Columbus, Ga. (UWF 73-65)
About West FloridaÂ
West Florida (2-4) should be fully rested having not taken the court since Nov. 25. However, the Argonauts are on a three-game losing streak dropping all three by double-digits on the road.Â
The Argonauts have struggled shooting so far in 2019-20 posting a 34.8 overall shooting percentage. On 3-point attempts, UWF is shooting just 20 percent (23-for-115).Â
Danielle Norquest is nearly averaging a double-double with 13.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Charlotte Ellmore leads the team in assists (3.2 ast/game) while also averaging 8.5 points.
Lady Cougar Notes
• Columbus State has been one of the top offenses in the Peach Belt Conference to begin the season. The Lady Cougars rank second in field goals made per game (30.0) and 3-point field goal percentage (32.6) while being third in field goal percentage (43.6) and points per game (75.4).
• The Lady Cougars lead the PBC in assists per game (17.8) and offensive rebounds per game (16.6).
• At the national level, CSU ranks inside the top-20 in steals per game, assists per game, offensive rebounds per game, and rebounds per game.
• In addition to leading the PBC in scoring (18.4 PPG), LeeAysia Williamson also paces the conference in assists to turnover ratio (2.7).
• Junior Chrisalyn Boston is one block shy of tying Courtney Favors for sixth all-time in CSU history.
• Last week, sophomore Taya Gibson averaged 17.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over three games. She shot 48.9 percent (24-for-49) from the floor while adding four steals and two blocks.Â
• Wednesday's meeting will be the sixth between Columbus State and West Florida. UWF leads the series 3-2, including a 2-1 advantage in Pensacola.
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