Friday, March 18
Stanford, CA
8 p.m. (MT)
Montana State University
vs
#2 Stanford (West #1 Seed)
Cats Face 2nd-Ranked Stanford in NCAA First-Round
3/15/2022 7:32:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Montana State makes its third appearance in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MT) at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif., when it faces No. 2-ranked Stanford.
WHO: #16 Montana State at #1 (2/2) Stanford
WHEN: Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MT)
WHERE: Maples Pavilion - Stanford, California
RECORDS: Montana St. 22-12, 14-6; Stanford 28-3, 16-0
SERIES: Stanford leads all-time series 2-0 (1978-79)
LAST MTG: Jan. 3, 1986 - Stanford 83, Montana State 65 (N)
RADIO: MSU at Stanford airs on 1450 KMMS AM - Pregame- 15-min. prior to tip at 7:45 p.m., Tom Schulz with play-by-play
TV: ESPN2 – Tiffany Greene, play-by-play; Steffi Sorensen, analyst
STREAM: MSU at Stanford will also be streamed across the ESPN platforms. Subscription may be necessary in some instances
THOSE DANCING SHOES: Montana State makes its third appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championships on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MT) at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif., when it faces No. 2-ranked Stanford. The Cardinal, the defending national champions, earned a #1 seed posting a 28-3 overall mark and finishing with a 16-0 ledger in Pac-12 play. Stanford won the Pac-12 Tournament with a 73-48 victory over Utah on March 6. MSU enters Friday's game as a #16 seed. The Bobcats are 22-12 overall and were 14-6 in Big Sky Conference action. Last Friday, MSU defeated Northern Arizona 75-64 for its fourth league championship in the last seven years under head coach Tricia Binford.
LIKE OPPONENTS: Montana State and Stanford shared one common opponent this season. The Bobcats lost at Gonzaga 72-47 on Nov. 11, while the Cardinal defeated the Zags 66-62 at Gonzaga on Nov. 21, and again on Jan. 9 66-50 in Stanford.
BOBCATS BITES: Darian White became the first player in MSU women's history to record 1,225 points, 425 rebounds, 325 assists and 225 steals...with its win over No. Arizona on Feb. 12, Tricia Binford moved into second on the all-time Big Sky wins chart, passing Weber State's Carla Taylor (180). Binford (184 wins) is second to UM's Robin Selvig (359) ...Darian White averaged 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals over the course of MSU's three games at the Big Sky Conference Tournament. For the week, White shot 45.7% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. For her efforts, she was named tournament MVP...Kola Bad Bear was named to the All-Big Sky Conference Tournament team after averaging 17 points per game, while shooting 61.3% from the floor.
SCOUTING THE CARDINAL: Stanford, the defending national champion, enters as a #1 seed after going 28-3 overall and 16-0 in Pac-12 play. The Cardinal are currently ranked #2 in the nation in the AP and USA Today/WBCA Coaches' polls. Stanford returned all but one player from last year's squad. Under the direction of Tara VanDerveer- the winningest coach in women's college basketball history- the Cardinal are led by Cameron Brink and Haley Jones, who average 13.6 and 13.1 points per game, respectively. In addition, Brink averages a team-best 8.0 rebounds, while Jones pulls down 7.9. Brink, a 6-4 sophomore from Beaverton, Ore., and Jones, a 6-1 junior from Santa Cruz, Calif., are two of 15 Wooden Award finalists for national player of the year accolades. Stanford went undefeated in Pac-12 play this season, outscoring its opponents by +18 per contest. The closest any Pac-12 team got to the Cardinal was Oregon, who dropped a 66-62 decision to Stanford on Feb. 20 in Eugene.
I DARE YA: Darian White, a unanimous First-Team All-Big Sky selection, leads the Bobcats in scoring (15.9 ppg), assists (142), steals (84) and free throws made (138). She has been in double figure scoring in 30 games, including a career-matching 32 points at Northern Colorado on March 4. Against the Bears, the Boise product connected on 13 of 18 from the field and 5 of 5 at the line. In addition, she grabbed eight assists, posted five steals, and dished out two assists. White saw her streak of 36 consecutive games in double digit scoring snapped at Southern Utah - eight points - on Feb. 10. At North Dakota on Nov. 20, she had a career-high seven steals. The two-time reigning Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds against Montana State Billings on Dec. 9. White has broken into several career MSU top 10 statistical categories this season: including steals, 4th, 225; free throws made, 3rd, 360; assists, 7th, 337; and free throw percentage, 11th, 77.3%. White is currently averaging 2.5 steals per game, which led the Big Sky, while her 4.3 assists per outing ranked third in the league. Against NAU on Jan. 20, she became the 26th Bobcat to record 1,000 points. Her current total of 1,268 points ranks 13th all-time in MSU history. Last week, White was named Big Sky Tournament MVP after averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in three tourney games.
KUDOS TO KOLA: Junior Kola Bad Bear has played in all 34 games, including 32 starts. On the season, the 6-2 forward is averaging 11.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest. Her 5.0 rebounds lead the team. Bad Bear had a breakout weekend for the Bobcats at the Holiday Beach Classic in San Luis Obispo over Thanksgiving averaging 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, while shooting 61.1% from the field. Bad Bear was named Big Sky Player of the Week for her efforts against MSU Billings and Utah Valley. For the two games, she averaged 19 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 61.9% from the field and 84.6% from the line. Bad Bear pulled down a career-best 17 rebounds in MSU's win over MSU Billings. Her 13 offensive boards against the Yellowjackets are unofficially the highest total in NCAA Division 1 hoops this season. Bad Bear also notched a career-best 21 points in MSU's win over MSUB. In Big Sky Conference play this season, Bad Bear is averaged 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. This winter, she garnered Third-Team All-Big Sky honors and was named to the Big Sky All-Tournament team after averaging 17 ppg, while shooting 61.3% from the field.
OUT ON A LIMB: Sophomore Katelynn Limardo has started the last 33 games for the Bobcats, after opening the season with 16 points and seven rebounds against Carroll College coming off the bench. The product of Silver City, N.M. (a town where lawman Harvey Whitehall was the first to arrest Billy the Kid, known at the time under the alias Henry Antrim in 1875), is averaging 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds per outing. In addition, Limardo is shooting 38.4% from the field and 84.6% (44-52) from the line. On the season, Limardo has recorded 12 double figure scoring games, including a career-matching high 7 points in MSU's semifinal win over Idaho, last week. Against the Vandals, she went five of eight shooting, added four triples and was three of four at the line. Limardo also pulled down a season-best nine rebounds in MSU's win over Idaho on Jan. 17. Over Thanksgiving, her three 3-pointers in the 4th quarter at Cal Poly lifted MSU to the win. Last winter, she started all 24 games and averaged 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds.
DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS: Leia Beattie has played in all 34 games for the Bobcats, including 32 starts. She is currently averaging 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest. Beattie had a career outing in MSU's win over Sacramento State on Dec. 4 scoring 18 points, while pulling down eight rebounds. Coupled with her play against Northern Colorado to open Big Sky, she garnered ROAR Organic #BigSkyWBB Player of the Week accolades after averaging 14.5 points. 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Beattie comes to Montana State with a familiar Treasure State pedigree. Her mother, Kelly (Pilcher) was a two-time All-Big Sky selection at Montana and is sixth all-time in assists. In addition, her 15 assists versus Boise State and Northern Arizona still rank first in single-game history. Beattie's aunt/coach at Midland Christian Academy, Carla (Beattie) Cunneen, is also a former Lady Griz and was the 1996 Big Sky Sixth Player of the Year. Last season, Beattie played in 23 games and averaged 3.7 points per game. On the season, she has been in double-digit scoring on 15 occasions.
THE TALK: Senior Gabby Mocchi has played in 31 games, including starts in the last 24 outings. The 6-1 senior from Champlin, Minn., recorded a career-high 21 points in MSU's win at Idaho on Feb. 7. Against the Vandals, Mocchi hit seven of nine shots, including a career-best four 3-pointers. Mocchi is averaging 6.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. She pulled down a season-best nine boards in MSU's win over Seattle U on Dec. 18. In Big Sky play, Mocchi is averaged 7.8 and 4.1 rebounds per game. On the season, she is shooting 83.3% (35-42) at the stripe.
KEEP FEEDIN' DEDEN: Lexi Deden, a 6-1 sophomore forward from Missoula, is sixth on the Bobcats in rebounding averaging 3.7 boards per game. In addition, she is seventh on the squad averaging 5.3 points per contest. Deden had her best outing of the season at North Dakota on Nov. 20. Against the Fighting Hawks, she recorded her first collegiate double-double with 17 points and a career-best ten rebounds. For the game, she went four-of-nine from the field and was nine-of-ten at the charity stripe. In MSU's loss at Montana on Feb. 26, Deden posted a team-high 14 points on 5 of 10 shooting. The Deden name is also familiar in Montana basketball circles. Her mother Dawn (Silliker) played at Montana from 1984-88. At UM, Silliker was a 1,000-point scorer and was an all-Mountain West pick. In addition, Lexi's aunt and former coach at Sentinel High, Karen Deden, played at Washington and is in the Husky Hall of Fame. Last season, Deden recorded a career-high 22 points in Montana State's win over Northern Arizona on Jan. 23 when she connected on 10 of 14 from the field.
ASHLEY'S ACCOLADES: Senior Ashley Van Sickle has played in all 34 games this season and is averaging 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. The Arvada, Colo., product helped the Bobcats defeat Montana for the seventh consecutive game on Jan. 24 playing 20 minutes and posting seven points. Against UM, Van Sickle went three-of-three from the field and was one-of-one from long distance. She also dished out three assists, pulled down two rebounds and had one blocked shot. Van Sickle notched a season-best nine points as the Bobcats defeated Idaho State on Feb. 3, which included a pair of 3-pointers. Against Portland State on Jan. 22, Van Sickle grabbed a career-best seven rebounds. On Senior Day, she posted five points and five rebounds as the Bobcats knocked-off Southern Utah.
THE PRIDE OF ROSEMOUNT: Sophomore Taylor Janssen has played in all 34 games and is averaging 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per outing. During MSU's three-game road swing to Idaho, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona in mid-February, Janssen averaged 8.0 points and 1.7 rebounds. The 6-3 product of Rosemount, Minn., registered a career-high 16 points in MSU's overtime loss at SUU. For the game, Janssen went five of seven from the field and five of six from the line. Under the boards, she pulled down a career-high nine rebounds in Montana State's win over Weber State on Feb. 5. On the season, Janssen is shooting 38.5% from the field and 78.6% (33-42) at the free throw line. Earlier this season, Janssen made 19 consecutive free throws before missing against Weber State on Feb. 5. The all-time Bobcat record is 25 by Rebecca Mercer during the 2007-08 season.
ALL JACKED UP: Madison Jackson has played in 24 games. She was sidelined for 10 games due to a hand injury. Jackson had her best outing of the season against Northern Arizona on Jan. 20 recording 10 points and three rebounds. Jackson went 4 of 4 from the field and 2 of 2 from long distance. On Feb. 21 at Portland State, the Parma, Idaho product scored six points and added two rebounds and two steals. Jackson recently hit for five points and pulled down two boards in MSU's title win over NAU.
RANSON NOTE: Sophomore Ava Ranson has played in 28 games and is averaging 1.7 points per contest. The 5-10 product of Boise, Idaho had her best game against Northern Arizona, last Friday. Against the Lumberjacks, Ranson matched a season-high with eight points in the title game, while adding two assists and two steals.
MENTIONING MIA: Freshman Mia Hughes has played in 16 games, including three starts. The product of Woodinville, Wash., is averaging 1.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest. She had her best outing of the season at North Dakota with seven points and six rebounds- all points came at the free throw line where she went seven-of-eight. Hughes is currently hitting at a 94.1% (16-17) clip from the line.
RARE AIR: Freshman Lindsey Hein is the tallest (6-6) player to ever wear the Blue and Gold. The Forsyth, Mont., native played in seven games, including two starts, before suffering a season-ending foot injury. Against Carroll College, Hein came off the bench to score a game-high 16 points, while pulling down seven rebounds. At the time of her injury, Hein was shooting 57.1% from the field and averaging 4.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
NOTABLES: *MSU is 5th in the nation in free throws made with 498 makes. Only Troy (557), Sam Houston (501), Oklahoma (500) and Jackson St. (499) have made more free throws. *MSU ranks 8th in the nation averaging just 11.7 turnovers per game. Colorado State leads the country at 9.6 per contest. *MSU ranks 15th in the nation in free throw percentage at 78.1%. The University of Iowa leads the nation hitting 84.1% at the line. *The Cats have claimed four Big Sky titles in the last seven years. MSU won regular season championships in 2016, 2017 & 2020, & BSC tourney titles in 2017 & 2022.
WHEN: Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MT)
WHERE: Maples Pavilion - Stanford, California
RECORDS: Montana St. 22-12, 14-6; Stanford 28-3, 16-0
SERIES: Stanford leads all-time series 2-0 (1978-79)
LAST MTG: Jan. 3, 1986 - Stanford 83, Montana State 65 (N)
RADIO: MSU at Stanford airs on 1450 KMMS AM - Pregame- 15-min. prior to tip at 7:45 p.m., Tom Schulz with play-by-play
TV: ESPN2 – Tiffany Greene, play-by-play; Steffi Sorensen, analyst
STREAM: MSU at Stanford will also be streamed across the ESPN platforms. Subscription may be necessary in some instances
THOSE DANCING SHOES: Montana State makes its third appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championships on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MT) at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif., when it faces No. 2-ranked Stanford. The Cardinal, the defending national champions, earned a #1 seed posting a 28-3 overall mark and finishing with a 16-0 ledger in Pac-12 play. Stanford won the Pac-12 Tournament with a 73-48 victory over Utah on March 6. MSU enters Friday's game as a #16 seed. The Bobcats are 22-12 overall and were 14-6 in Big Sky Conference action. Last Friday, MSU defeated Northern Arizona 75-64 for its fourth league championship in the last seven years under head coach Tricia Binford.
LIKE OPPONENTS: Montana State and Stanford shared one common opponent this season. The Bobcats lost at Gonzaga 72-47 on Nov. 11, while the Cardinal defeated the Zags 66-62 at Gonzaga on Nov. 21, and again on Jan. 9 66-50 in Stanford.
BOBCATS BITES: Darian White became the first player in MSU women's history to record 1,225 points, 425 rebounds, 325 assists and 225 steals...with its win over No. Arizona on Feb. 12, Tricia Binford moved into second on the all-time Big Sky wins chart, passing Weber State's Carla Taylor (180). Binford (184 wins) is second to UM's Robin Selvig (359) ...Darian White averaged 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals over the course of MSU's three games at the Big Sky Conference Tournament. For the week, White shot 45.7% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. For her efforts, she was named tournament MVP...Kola Bad Bear was named to the All-Big Sky Conference Tournament team after averaging 17 points per game, while shooting 61.3% from the floor.
SCOUTING THE CARDINAL: Stanford, the defending national champion, enters as a #1 seed after going 28-3 overall and 16-0 in Pac-12 play. The Cardinal are currently ranked #2 in the nation in the AP and USA Today/WBCA Coaches' polls. Stanford returned all but one player from last year's squad. Under the direction of Tara VanDerveer- the winningest coach in women's college basketball history- the Cardinal are led by Cameron Brink and Haley Jones, who average 13.6 and 13.1 points per game, respectively. In addition, Brink averages a team-best 8.0 rebounds, while Jones pulls down 7.9. Brink, a 6-4 sophomore from Beaverton, Ore., and Jones, a 6-1 junior from Santa Cruz, Calif., are two of 15 Wooden Award finalists for national player of the year accolades. Stanford went undefeated in Pac-12 play this season, outscoring its opponents by +18 per contest. The closest any Pac-12 team got to the Cardinal was Oregon, who dropped a 66-62 decision to Stanford on Feb. 20 in Eugene.
I DARE YA: Darian White, a unanimous First-Team All-Big Sky selection, leads the Bobcats in scoring (15.9 ppg), assists (142), steals (84) and free throws made (138). She has been in double figure scoring in 30 games, including a career-matching 32 points at Northern Colorado on March 4. Against the Bears, the Boise product connected on 13 of 18 from the field and 5 of 5 at the line. In addition, she grabbed eight assists, posted five steals, and dished out two assists. White saw her streak of 36 consecutive games in double digit scoring snapped at Southern Utah - eight points - on Feb. 10. At North Dakota on Nov. 20, she had a career-high seven steals. The two-time reigning Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds against Montana State Billings on Dec. 9. White has broken into several career MSU top 10 statistical categories this season: including steals, 4th, 225; free throws made, 3rd, 360; assists, 7th, 337; and free throw percentage, 11th, 77.3%. White is currently averaging 2.5 steals per game, which led the Big Sky, while her 4.3 assists per outing ranked third in the league. Against NAU on Jan. 20, she became the 26th Bobcat to record 1,000 points. Her current total of 1,268 points ranks 13th all-time in MSU history. Last week, White was named Big Sky Tournament MVP after averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in three tourney games.
KUDOS TO KOLA: Junior Kola Bad Bear has played in all 34 games, including 32 starts. On the season, the 6-2 forward is averaging 11.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest. Her 5.0 rebounds lead the team. Bad Bear had a breakout weekend for the Bobcats at the Holiday Beach Classic in San Luis Obispo over Thanksgiving averaging 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, while shooting 61.1% from the field. Bad Bear was named Big Sky Player of the Week for her efforts against MSU Billings and Utah Valley. For the two games, she averaged 19 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 61.9% from the field and 84.6% from the line. Bad Bear pulled down a career-best 17 rebounds in MSU's win over MSU Billings. Her 13 offensive boards against the Yellowjackets are unofficially the highest total in NCAA Division 1 hoops this season. Bad Bear also notched a career-best 21 points in MSU's win over MSUB. In Big Sky Conference play this season, Bad Bear is averaged 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. This winter, she garnered Third-Team All-Big Sky honors and was named to the Big Sky All-Tournament team after averaging 17 ppg, while shooting 61.3% from the field.
OUT ON A LIMB: Sophomore Katelynn Limardo has started the last 33 games for the Bobcats, after opening the season with 16 points and seven rebounds against Carroll College coming off the bench. The product of Silver City, N.M. (a town where lawman Harvey Whitehall was the first to arrest Billy the Kid, known at the time under the alias Henry Antrim in 1875), is averaging 8.0 points and 3.9 rebounds per outing. In addition, Limardo is shooting 38.4% from the field and 84.6% (44-52) from the line. On the season, Limardo has recorded 12 double figure scoring games, including a career-matching high 7 points in MSU's semifinal win over Idaho, last week. Against the Vandals, she went five of eight shooting, added four triples and was three of four at the line. Limardo also pulled down a season-best nine rebounds in MSU's win over Idaho on Jan. 17. Over Thanksgiving, her three 3-pointers in the 4th quarter at Cal Poly lifted MSU to the win. Last winter, she started all 24 games and averaged 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds.
DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS: Leia Beattie has played in all 34 games for the Bobcats, including 32 starts. She is currently averaging 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest. Beattie had a career outing in MSU's win over Sacramento State on Dec. 4 scoring 18 points, while pulling down eight rebounds. Coupled with her play against Northern Colorado to open Big Sky, she garnered ROAR Organic #BigSkyWBB Player of the Week accolades after averaging 14.5 points. 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Beattie comes to Montana State with a familiar Treasure State pedigree. Her mother, Kelly (Pilcher) was a two-time All-Big Sky selection at Montana and is sixth all-time in assists. In addition, her 15 assists versus Boise State and Northern Arizona still rank first in single-game history. Beattie's aunt/coach at Midland Christian Academy, Carla (Beattie) Cunneen, is also a former Lady Griz and was the 1996 Big Sky Sixth Player of the Year. Last season, Beattie played in 23 games and averaged 3.7 points per game. On the season, she has been in double-digit scoring on 15 occasions.
THE TALK: Senior Gabby Mocchi has played in 31 games, including starts in the last 24 outings. The 6-1 senior from Champlin, Minn., recorded a career-high 21 points in MSU's win at Idaho on Feb. 7. Against the Vandals, Mocchi hit seven of nine shots, including a career-best four 3-pointers. Mocchi is averaging 6.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. She pulled down a season-best nine boards in MSU's win over Seattle U on Dec. 18. In Big Sky play, Mocchi is averaged 7.8 and 4.1 rebounds per game. On the season, she is shooting 83.3% (35-42) at the stripe.
KEEP FEEDIN' DEDEN: Lexi Deden, a 6-1 sophomore forward from Missoula, is sixth on the Bobcats in rebounding averaging 3.7 boards per game. In addition, she is seventh on the squad averaging 5.3 points per contest. Deden had her best outing of the season at North Dakota on Nov. 20. Against the Fighting Hawks, she recorded her first collegiate double-double with 17 points and a career-best ten rebounds. For the game, she went four-of-nine from the field and was nine-of-ten at the charity stripe. In MSU's loss at Montana on Feb. 26, Deden posted a team-high 14 points on 5 of 10 shooting. The Deden name is also familiar in Montana basketball circles. Her mother Dawn (Silliker) played at Montana from 1984-88. At UM, Silliker was a 1,000-point scorer and was an all-Mountain West pick. In addition, Lexi's aunt and former coach at Sentinel High, Karen Deden, played at Washington and is in the Husky Hall of Fame. Last season, Deden recorded a career-high 22 points in Montana State's win over Northern Arizona on Jan. 23 when she connected on 10 of 14 from the field.
ASHLEY'S ACCOLADES: Senior Ashley Van Sickle has played in all 34 games this season and is averaging 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. The Arvada, Colo., product helped the Bobcats defeat Montana for the seventh consecutive game on Jan. 24 playing 20 minutes and posting seven points. Against UM, Van Sickle went three-of-three from the field and was one-of-one from long distance. She also dished out three assists, pulled down two rebounds and had one blocked shot. Van Sickle notched a season-best nine points as the Bobcats defeated Idaho State on Feb. 3, which included a pair of 3-pointers. Against Portland State on Jan. 22, Van Sickle grabbed a career-best seven rebounds. On Senior Day, she posted five points and five rebounds as the Bobcats knocked-off Southern Utah.
THE PRIDE OF ROSEMOUNT: Sophomore Taylor Janssen has played in all 34 games and is averaging 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per outing. During MSU's three-game road swing to Idaho, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona in mid-February, Janssen averaged 8.0 points and 1.7 rebounds. The 6-3 product of Rosemount, Minn., registered a career-high 16 points in MSU's overtime loss at SUU. For the game, Janssen went five of seven from the field and five of six from the line. Under the boards, she pulled down a career-high nine rebounds in Montana State's win over Weber State on Feb. 5. On the season, Janssen is shooting 38.5% from the field and 78.6% (33-42) at the free throw line. Earlier this season, Janssen made 19 consecutive free throws before missing against Weber State on Feb. 5. The all-time Bobcat record is 25 by Rebecca Mercer during the 2007-08 season.
ALL JACKED UP: Madison Jackson has played in 24 games. She was sidelined for 10 games due to a hand injury. Jackson had her best outing of the season against Northern Arizona on Jan. 20 recording 10 points and three rebounds. Jackson went 4 of 4 from the field and 2 of 2 from long distance. On Feb. 21 at Portland State, the Parma, Idaho product scored six points and added two rebounds and two steals. Jackson recently hit for five points and pulled down two boards in MSU's title win over NAU.
RANSON NOTE: Sophomore Ava Ranson has played in 28 games and is averaging 1.7 points per contest. The 5-10 product of Boise, Idaho had her best game against Northern Arizona, last Friday. Against the Lumberjacks, Ranson matched a season-high with eight points in the title game, while adding two assists and two steals.
MENTIONING MIA: Freshman Mia Hughes has played in 16 games, including three starts. The product of Woodinville, Wash., is averaging 1.6 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest. She had her best outing of the season at North Dakota with seven points and six rebounds- all points came at the free throw line where she went seven-of-eight. Hughes is currently hitting at a 94.1% (16-17) clip from the line.
RARE AIR: Freshman Lindsey Hein is the tallest (6-6) player to ever wear the Blue and Gold. The Forsyth, Mont., native played in seven games, including two starts, before suffering a season-ending foot injury. Against Carroll College, Hein came off the bench to score a game-high 16 points, while pulling down seven rebounds. At the time of her injury, Hein was shooting 57.1% from the field and averaging 4.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
NOTABLES: *MSU is 5th in the nation in free throws made with 498 makes. Only Troy (557), Sam Houston (501), Oklahoma (500) and Jackson St. (499) have made more free throws. *MSU ranks 8th in the nation averaging just 11.7 turnovers per game. Colorado State leads the country at 9.6 per contest. *MSU ranks 15th in the nation in free throw percentage at 78.1%. The University of Iowa leads the nation hitting 84.1% at the line. *The Cats have claimed four Big Sky titles in the last seven years. MSU won regular season championships in 2016, 2017 & 2020, & BSC tourney titles in 2017 & 2022.
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