The Indiana State women's
basketball team closes out their three-game road swing on Sunday, Feb. 3, as
the Sycamores travel to Wichita, Kan., for a matchup with the first place and
unbeaten Wichita State Shockers. Tipoff between the Sycamores and Shockers
inside Charles Koch Arena is set for 3:05 p.m. (ET), 2:05 p.m. locally in
Kansas.
The game can be heard live on WIBQ 98.5 FM and on the Nelligan Sports Marketing
Radio Network as Brent Holl covers all the action on the court.
Indiana State enters the game at 12-7 on the season and at an even 4-4 in
league play after snapping their nine-game losing streak against Missouri State
on Friday. Junior Anna Munn poured in a career-high 27 points in the game,
leading the Sycamores to their first victory over the Bears since the 2007-08
season.
Wichita State is off to their best start within league play in program history,
posting an 8-0 record in the MVC this season, while sitting at 14-6 overall.
A Little History - Wichita State
Sunday's game will be the 62nd all-time meeting between Indiana State and
Wichita State, with the Sycamores leading the series by a 34-27 margin. ISU and
WSU first met during the 1983-84 season, with the Shockers coming out on top,
67-49. Wichita State holds an 18-12 edge in games played in Kansas, with
Indiana State's last win on the road coming on Jan. 15, 2009 (52-48).
Home-court advantage has held over each of the past three seasons, with the
home side winning each of the last six games. Under head coach Teri Moren, the
Sycamores are 2-3 against Wichita State and 0-2 on the road inside Charles Koch
Arena.
Scouting The Shockers
Wichita State enters Sunday's game at 14-6 on the season, sitting in first
place in the MVC standings with an unbeaten 8-0 record within the league. The
Shockers are 8-2 at home this season, including 4-0 within the MVC. Dating back
to Dec. 7, WSU has won 11 of their last 12 games overall. As a team, Wichita
State leads the MVC by allowing just 52.2 points per game this season and has
averaged forcing 19.8 turnovers by their opponents. Senior Jessica Diamond is
the only Shocker averaging in double figures, as she checks in at 13.5 points
per game, but Wichita State employs a deep bench with 10 members of the roster
averaging at least 12 minutes played per game.
Game-by-Game - Wichita State
Below is a quick look at the last 10 games between Indiana State and
Wichita State.
March 9, 2012 at St. Charles, Mo. - L, 49-70 Feb.
14, 2010 at Indiana State - W, 81-59
Feb. 26, 2012 at Indiana State - W, 63-51 Jan.
14, 2010 at Wichita State - L, 61-65
Jan. 29, 2012 at Wichita State - L, 63-74 Feb.
12, 2009 at Indiana State - W, 71-50
Feb. 12, 2011 at Indiana State - W, 65-57 Jan.
15, 2009 at Wichita State - W, 52-48
Jan. 13, 2011 at Wichita State - L, 56-73 Feb.
23, 2008 at Indiana State - W, 69-50
Last 10 On The Road
Below is a quick look at the last 10 neutral site and road games for
Indiana State.
Feb. 1, 2013 at Missouri State - W, 71-67 Dec.
16, 2012 at UT Martin - W, 73-71 (OT)
Jan. 25, 2013 at Illinois State - L, 65-66 Nov.
29, 2012 at Saint Louis - W, 48-46
Jan. 13, 2013 at Creighton - L, 50-69 Nov.
20, 2012 at IUPUI - L, 67-71
Jan. 11, 2013 at Drake - W, 67-49 Nov.
16, 2012 at Indiana - L, 48-60
Dec. 22, 2012 at Butler - L, 45-56 March
9, 2012 vs. Wichita State - L, 49-70
On The Road Under Head Coach Moren
ISU is 14-29 on the road in their three seasons under head coach Teri
Moren. In MVC play, the Sycamores are 7-15 in league road games since the start
of the 2010-11 season. This season, the Sycamores are 4-5 away from Hulman
Center.
All About Defense
Indiana State ranks second in the MVC and enters the weekend ranking 24th
in the NCAA in points allowed per game this season, as ISU's opponents have
averaged 53.5 points per game. The Sycamores allowed 64.5 points per game in
head coach Teri Moren's first season (2010-11) and 63.4 points per game last
season.
Under 61
Indiana State is 34-6 (.850) when holding their opposition under 61 points
in their three seasons with head coach Teri Moren, including a 10-4 mark this
season. During MVC games, ISU is 15-3 under head coach Moren when teams score
60 points or fewer. When teams go over 61 points against ISU in the last three
seasons, the Sycamores are 9-33.
Winning On The Glass
The Sycamores are 10-1 this season when out-rebounding their opponents
compared to 2-6 when rebounds are equal or the opposition has more. For the
season, Indiana State has posted a 37.7-33.3 (+4.4) average edge on the glass,
ranking second in conference behind Illinois State (+5.4).
Close Losses In MVC Play
Of Indiana State's four losses in conference play this season, three have
come on the final possession of the game. In ISU's 54-52 loss to Northern Iowa,
UNI's Jen Keitel grabbed an offensive rebound and banked in a hook shot with
1.6 seconds remaining to give the Panthers the road victory. Indiana State had
possession of the basketball in the closing seconds of both their losses to
Evansville (55-54) and Illinois State (66-65), but could not find a go-ahead
shot in either contest.
Down To The Wire
In Indiana State's three seasons under head coach Teri Moren, the Sycamores
are 8-10 in games decided by five points or less, including a 4-4 mark this
season. ISU's close wins this season are on the road over Saint Louis (48-46),
UT Martin (73-71) and Missouri State (71-67) and at home over Bradley (55-54).
Rare Road Wins
Indiana State has earned road wins at Drake (67-49, Jan. 11) and at
Missouri State (71-67, Feb. 1) this season, places that the Sycamores have
struggled in the past. The road victory
over the Bulldogs was just their fourth in program history and first since
2006-07, while ISU's win in Springfield was their first since 2007-08 and the
fifth in school history.
Closing In On 1,000 Points
Senior Taylor Whitley enters Sunday's game with 968 career points, needing
32 more points in her senior season to become the 26th member of the 1,000
Point Club at Indiana State. The Geneva, Ill., product already ranks seventh in
career assists and ninth in career steals at ISU.
Sophomore Jump
After averaging 3.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game as a freshman, Racheal
Mahan has tripled her production in her second season at Indiana State. Mahan
is second on the team by averaging 13.1 points per game, while leading the way
at 8.2 rebounds per game. The sophomore from Mansfield, Ohio, has posted seven
double-doubles this season, tying with Missouri State's Whitney Edie for the
most in the conference.
Half-by-Half
The Sycamores have outscored their opponents by a margin of 560-458 (+102)
in the opening 20 minutes of their 19 games this season, while holding a slim
11-point edge (570-559) in the second half and overtime. This season, Indiana
State has led at the half in 14 of their 19 games and is 11-3 when leading at
the break.
Second-Chance Points
Indiana State is averaging 13.5 offensive rebounds per game, leading to a
201-124 (+77) edge in second-chance points this season. The Sycamores have
scored more or the same number of second-chance points as their opponents in 14
of their 19 games this season.
Field Goal Percentage Defense
Indiana State ranks second in the MVC in field goal percentage defense,
allowing their opponents to shoot 360-for-950 (37.9%) from the field this
season. The Sycamores have held an opponent under 40% shooting in nine games
this season, going 7-2 in those contests.
Offensive Rebounds
ISU pulled down a season-high 23 offensive rebounds in their 72-57 victory
over Southern Illinois, leading to 20 second-chance points. ISU's 23 offensive
rebounds were their most since grabbing 24 offensive rebounds in a 68-48 win
over Illinois State on March 5, 2005.
Two For 20
Sophomore Racheal Mahan (23 points) and senior Taylor Whitley (20 points)
each scored over 20 points for Indiana State in the team's 67-49 road victory
at Drake, the first time that a pair of Sycamores have posted 20-point games in
a span of 46 contests. The last time two Sycamores scored 20 points in a game
was when Whitley (21) and Deja Mattox (22) accomplished the feat in ISU's 80-51
victory over Illinois State on March 11, 2011 in the 2011 MVC Tournament.
Munn Ranks Second In The Valley In
Scoring
Junior Anna Munn leads the team and ranks second in the MVC in scoring,
averaging 15.6 points per game this season. The ISU junior scored a career high
27 points at Missouri State on Friday, leading the Sycamores to a 71-67 victory
on the road. Munn has posted double-figure efforts in 16 of her 18 games this
season.
Laramie Moves Into Starting Lineup
Freshman Marina Laramie was inserted into the starting lineup over each of
the past two games and has responded with two of her better offensive efforts
of the season. The newcomer from O'Fallon, Mo., went for 17 points and nine
rebounds at Illinois State on Jan. 25, before posting 10 points and eight
rebounds against Missouri State last Friday.
Assists And Steals
Senior Taylor Whitley ranks seventh in career assists and ninth in career
steals at Indiana State, moving into the Top 10 in both categories this season.
For her career, Whitley has posted 336 assists and needs 44 more assists to
pass Amy Walker (379 -- 1991-95) for sixth place. The Geneva, Ill., product,
has 208 steals in her career, needing three more to pass Judy Ellner (210 --
1978-82) for eighth place. Whitley joins Melanie Boeglin (2002-06), Hazel Olden
(1990-94) and Shavonda Averette (1987-91) as one of just four Sycamores to rank
in the Top 10 in school history in both categories.
Among The Best
Junior Anna Munn leads in the MVC by averaging 2.8 three-pointers per game,
entering the weekend ranking 25th on a national scale. The ISU junior has
knocked down 51 treys this season and has made at least four in seven separate
contests.
Whitley Leads The MVC In Steals
Senior Taylor Whitley leads the MVC with 47 steals in 19 games, averaging
2.5 steals per game. On a national scale, Whitley ranks in a tie for 78th in
the NCAA. The ISU senior is looking to be the first Sycamore to lead the
conference in steals since Melanie Boeglin in 2005-06.
Extending The Streaks
With their wins over Bradley (55-54) and Southern Illinois (72-57) earlier
this season, ISU extended lengthy home-court winning streaks over both the
Braves and Salukis. ISU holds a 16-game streak over BU, with the Braves' last
win in Terre Haute coming on Jan. 26, 1997, while the Sycamores hold a 13-game
streak over the Salukis since SIU's win on Dec. 29, 1999.
Recent Overtime Success
With their 73-71 overtime victory on the road at UT Martin, ISU improved to
2-0 past regulation under third-year head coach Teri Moren. Dating back to the
2004-05 season, the Sycamores are 8-2 in overtime contests, including a 77-72
home win over #17 Vanderbilt on Nov. 12, 2007. Dating back to the 1971-72
season, Indiana State is 21-23 in overtime games.
Sharp Shooter
Junior Anna Munn has knocked down 144 three-pointers in her time at Indiana
State, an amount that places the junior guard in eighth place in ISU's career
rankings. The Indianapolis native made two treys against Northern Iowa on Jan.
6, passing Krissy Holden (129 -- 1993-97) and Deja Mattox (129 -- 2008-12) in
the career rankings. Next up for Munn is April Kirby (166 -- 1998-2002) in
seventh place in ISU history.
A Little Bit Of Everything
Freshman Kasey Johnson has done whatever the team has needed her to do this
season, averaging 4.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game
in her rookie campaign. The Plainfield, Ind., product also ranks second with
seven blocked shots and 16 three-pointers.
On To The Next One...
The Sycamores return to Hulman Center next weekend, hosting Creighton on
Friday, Feb. 8, and Drake on Sunday, Feb. 10. Sunday's matchup with the
Bulldogs is ISU's Pink Game for breast cancer awareness.
