Game Time: Sat. Jan. 9, 2016 2:00 pm
Place: Keating Sports Center
NCAA Series: MMU leads 3-1
The Scarlet Hawks come into Saturday's game at 0-13. Their most recent loss was against Olivet (Mich.), where Illinois Tech fell short 94-13. After going 0-24 in 2014-15, the last win the Scarlet Hawks had was Feb. 10, 2013 when they defeated Mount Mary University 67-33.
Hailey Borowczyk leads Illinois Tech with 7.5 points per game and 24.0 3-point percentage. Teammates Venika Jarvis and Ade Maron lead the team in rebounds with 5.4 and 5.3 respectively.
Leading the Blue Angels with 13.6 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game and a 2.9 blocks per game, Becky Onan (So./Grafton, Wis.) has been a cornerstone for the team on both ends of the court. Onan's blocks per game average has her sitting on top of the Great South Atlantic Conference, a full 1.0 blocks per game above second place.
Last year, these two teams played quite evenly in both games while the Blue Angels got the slight edge. The first game was the first Blue Angels overtime period and win in NCAA history. A complete team game that saw Becky Onan hit some pressure free throws to send it to the extra frame.
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Emily Balaban InterviewNew Assistant Director of Athletic Communication and Athletic Recruiting Coordinator Emily Balaban speaks about her time at MMU so far and vision for her new position.
Peter Knebel InterviewNew Blue Angel Soccer Coach Peter Knebel reflects on his first few weeks leading the MMU soccer program and his short and long term goals for the program
Perry Clark InterviewMMU Softball Coach Perry Clark talks about the 2024 season, improvement of the team, quality of young players, and Senior Day coming up on Saturday April 20th.
Jodie Penman InterviewJodie Penman from the Mount Mary softball team talks about her red hot start to the season and what she is looking forward to on the team's upcoming trip to Arizona
Crystal Peterson InterviewJunior Outfielder Crystal Peterson talks about the early stages of the MMU softball season and the upcoming trip for the team to Arizona
Taylor Hames InterviewTaylor Hames from the Blue Angel softball teams talks about the early season and what the team is looking forward to on the upcoming trip to Arizona
Deja Rivers Interview2023 Coast to Coast Conference rookie of the year Deja Rivers talks about the MMU Basketball team's record setting season and the importance of Black History Month
Mary DeFore InterviewMMU Softball Player Mary DeFore speaks about the upcoming season
Marissa Heraly InterviewMount Mary Softball Player Marissa Heraly checks in to speak about her excitement regarding the upcoming Blue Angel Softball Season
Sanai Ballard InterviewSanai Ballard from the MMU Basketball team talks about the team's record setting season and the value of Black History month to her and her family
Na'Zyia Bobo InterviewNa'Zyia Bobo, a first year MMU student basketball player (C2C player of the week in January) reflects on the season so far
Brianna Mendez InterviewMount Mary Basketball Player and Cross Country runner Brianna Mendez was interviewed by current MMU student athlete Meah Mora regarding her collegiate experience so far, the upcoming basketball season, and Hispanic Heritage Month
Vanessa Diaz InterviewMount Mary Basketball Player Vanessa Diaz was interviewed by current MMU athlete Meah Mora regarding her collegiate experience so far, the upcoming basketball season, and Hispanic Heritage Month
Meah Mora InterviewMeah Mora speaks to Mount Mary Athletic Communication regarding the soccer season so far, and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her and her family
The second saw another big team performance. Although Onan scored only 4 points in that game, her 10 rebounds and three blocks help the Blue Angels finish off the 53-47 win over Illinois Tech.
Statistically the Blue Angels have a slight edge before the game starts. As a team, MMU averages 12 more points per game and have held their opponents to fewer points per game.
For the eighth straight game, all live stats and live video can be found at mtmaryathletics.com.
