FULTON, Mo. – The William Woods University Women's Basketball team opens American Midwest Conference action Thursday, Nov. 20
, as they host Hannibal-LaGrange. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at Anderson Arena.
About Hannibal-LaGrange
The Trojans enter the contest currently 2-0. They defeated Central Christian College 75-63 in their season opener on Nov. 12. On Nov. 19
, Hannibal beat NCAA DIII MacMurry College 76-51.
HLG returns senior Kylee Elmore. Last season she led Hannibal with 14.6ppg on 37.2% shooting from the field and 31% from the 3-point line. During the 2018-19 season Elmore recorded five 20+ point games including two 29-point games against Lyon and William Woods.
Hannibal-LaGrange also returns sophomore Emma Anderson. Her 13.6ppg last season put her second on the team in scoring. She shot 50.3% from the field and 70% from the foul line. On Nov. 27, 2018 she scored a career high 24-points against St. Louis Pharmacy.
The Trojans currently hold two national rankings; they rank 40
th overall in 3-Pt Fg Pct (31%) and 47
th overall in free-throw percentage (69%).
Madisen Simpson and Elmore are they only HLG players with rankings. Simpson ranks 27
th overall in 3-Pt Fg Made (2.2), 34
th overall in total 3-Pt Fg mage (65) and 41
st overall in 3-Pt Fg Pct. (36%). Elmore ranks 49
th overall in points per game (14.6).
About William Woods
The Owls come into the contest 5-0 overall. Their last time out they defeated NCAA DIII Greenville University 71-58.
Kaycee Gerald led WWU with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Gerald, the current AMC Player of the Week, currently leads William Woods with 15.4ppg. She leads WWU with 21 total steals so far this season, and has posted three double-doubles in the five games.
Peyton Greenlee is second on the team in scoring putting up 15.2ppg. She is currently shooting 39% from the field and 31% from the free-throw line.
Also playing well for the Owls is Jazyln Drake. Her 7.2ppg puts her fourth on the team in scoring. She leads the Owls in field goal percentage shooting a hot 58%; she's also leading in 3-point percentage shooting 50% from downtown.
William Woods is currently out scoring opponents 66-53. They have made 22 more field goals and 27 more 3-pointers than teams they have played.
History Between William Woods and Hannibal-LaGrange
The last matchup between the Owls and Trojans took place on Feb. 21, 2019 when WWU won 78-41. William Woods currently holds a 18-2 series lead.
The Owls will be looking for their 14
th straight victory over Hannibal in tomorrows contest.
