University of North Florida
STETSON
UNF takes to road for final 2 games
2/27/2008 12:24:39 PM | Women's Basketball
Lady Ospreys look for first win at Stetson Thursday
Game Notes
The
The Lady Ospreys (13-14, 8-6 A-Sun) still have a winning season in their sites but will have no room for error this week. To accomplish that, UNF must take on two of the hottest teams in the league and win in a building where they are 0-2. Stetson (7-20, 5-9 A-Sun) has captured two-straight wins against UNF on its home floor and has won three of its last four games overall.
UNF and Stetson played a defensive-minded game in their first meeting this season with the Lady Ospreys, holding Stetson to nine points in the opening half before coming away with a 44-36 win to open league play. Thursday's matchup could be another defensive struggle. The Lady Ospreys have the top-ranked defense in the league, allowing only 54.4 points a game, while Stetson is ranked sixth in the league, giving up 63.6 points an outing.
The Lady Hatters will try to get back to their winning ways at home on Thursday after falling to
UNF has won three of its last four conference games on the road and five of six games in A-Sun play. The Lady Ospreys topped off their conference home slate on Monday with a 50-49 win against
When: Thursday,
Where:
On the Air: ASUN.TV
UNF's Record: 13-14, 8-6 A-Sun
Stetson's Record: 7-20, 5-9 A-Sun
Series: UNF leads 3-2
Who's Hot: Shennette Sheffield averaged 15 points in three games last week while averaging 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in home conference wins against Mercer and Kennesaw State ... she also had a career-high five blocks against KSU ... Shandrea Moore tied a career-high with eight assists against the Lady Owls, while Jennifer Guldager set a new career mark with 14 rebounds in that contest ... UNF pulled down 48 rebounds against KSU, tying for its second highest total of the season.
