Edinboro Fighting Scots (19-8, 14-7 PSAC West) at California (Pa.) Vulcans (20-5, 17-4 PSAC West)DATE: Wednesday, February 24
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Convocation Center
CITY: California, Pa.
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http://www.sidearmstats.com/cup/wbball/LIVE STREAM: http://calvulcans.com/watch/?Live=28RADIO: http://streamdb4web.securenetsystems.net/v5/WFSE GAME STORYEdinboro will wrap-up its regular season with a trip to California (Pa.) on Wednesday night in search of the first season sweep of the Vulcans since the 2011-12 season. The Fighting Scots enter Wednesday's contest at 19-8 overall and 14-7 in the PSAC West. With a win against California (Pa.), Edinboro will record its sixth-straight 20-win season. The Fighting Scots have won ten of their last twelve games, recording season sweeps against Mercyhurst, Slippery Rock, Pitt-Johnstown, Clarion and Seton Hill.
The Fighting Scots have already clinched their seventh straight PSAC Tournament berth and a home PSAC Tournament game and are currently tied for third. Edinboro needs a a win and a Gannon loss on Wednesday to capture the third seed. The third seed will play either Slippery Rock or Seton Hill, while the fourth seed will host Mercyhurst.
The Vulcans enter the contest at 20-5 overall and are in first place in the PSAC West, sitting at 17-4. California (Pa.) can clinch the first seed in the West with a win or an Indiana (Pa.) loss. The Vulcans have rattled off nine straight victories and have won eleven of their last 12 outings, with the lone loss coming against Edinboro in McComb Fieldhouse on January 20.
In this season's first meeting, Edinboro handed the Vulcans a 73-54 loss, just their second double-digit loss of the season and the first since a matchup at West Liberty on November 15. The Fighting Scots used a big second quarter to take a 37-29 lead into the half. Edinboro is 17-1 this season when leading at the half.
The Fighting Scots average 69.9 ppg., good for sixth in the PSAC, while allowing 63.7 ppg., which ranks seventh. California (Pa.) comes into the contest averaging 72.6 ppg., which is third in the PSAC, while allowing just 62.5 ppg., the fourth-best figure in the conference.
With the PSAC West playoff picture all but decided, the sixth and final playoff spot will be decided on Wednesday. Slippery Rock and Seton Hill are in a battle for that final spot, and with a win or a Slippery Rock loss, the Seton Hill Griffins will clinch the last remaining seed in the West.
ON THE RADIOThe Edinboro-California game will be broadcast on WFSE 88.9. Mike Fenner will handle the play-by-play duties with Joshua Kaufer on color commentary.
ON STREAMThe Edinboro-California game will be streamed courtesy of the Vulcans athletic website at:
http://calvulcans.com/watch/?Live=28 ALL-TIME SERIESEdinboro leads 43-36 The Fighting Scots snapped a three-game losing skid to the Vulcans in the last meeting.
Last Meeting: January 20, 2016 – at Edinboro 73, California (Pa.) 54
After holding Edinboro scoreless for over three minutes in the opening quarter, the Vulcans took a 14-10 lead into the second quarter. The Fighting Scots opened the second quarter with a 20-7 run to grab a nine-point lead at 30-21 with four minutes left in the half and took a 37-29 lead into the locker room at halftime. California would close the gap to just three points at 47-44 with 2:48 remaining in the third quarter, but Edinboro closed out the quarter on a 7-2 run and closed out the contest on a 19-2 run to upset the defending national champions.
Aignee' Freeland was one of two Fighting Scots to register a double-double, finishing with 26 points and 13 rebounds.
Katie Fischer totaled 15 points and 11 assists.
Lauren Hippo added a season-high 23 points. Edinboro dominated the glass, holding a 44-27 advantage and limited the PSAC's leading scorer Miki Glenn to 15 points and just two points in the second half.
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FULL RECAP LAST TIME OUTFebruary 20, 2016 – at Edinboro 80, Seton Hill 67The Fighting Scots got off to a fast start on Senior Day, grabbing a 21-4 lead after just six minutes of play in the opening quarter. Edinboro led 26-10 after one period and 45-31 at the half. Trailing 62-44 entering the fourth quarter, the Griffins pulled within six points at 71-65 with 2:15 left to play. Edinboro answered with a run of their own, outscoring Seton Hill, 9-2, to build the lead back up to 75-65 with 1:26 remaining.
Aignee' Freeland led three Fighting Scots in double-figures with 22 point and seven rebounds.
Katie Fischer totaled 19 points and nine assists.
Michelle Jahn added 17 points and six boards. Edinboro dominated the glass, holding a 47-34 advantage, including 17 offensive rebounds leading to 14 second-chance points.
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FULL RECAPFebruary 20, 2016 – California (Pa.) 65, at Mercyhurst 51Trailing by four points at 46-42 at the start of the fourth quarter, the Vulcans dominated the Lakers in the final stanza, holding the Lakers to just five fourth-quarter points and outscoring them 23-5. Four Vulcans scored in double-figures, led by Miki Glenn with 19 points. Shatara Parsons added 14 points, while Precious Martin and Paige Wright contributed 11 and 10, respectively. California (Pa.) shot 49.1 percent from the field, including going 60.0 percent 18-of-30) from the floor in the second half. The Vulcans forced 26 Laker turnovers that they cashed in for 23 points. California (Pa.) also dominated the paint, outscoring Mercyhurst 40-18.
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FULL RECAP THE HEAD COACHES Edinboro: Stan Swank (Purdue '76, 532-291, 29th year)Swank is in his 29
th season as the head coach at Edinboro and ranks as the all-time winningest coach in PSAC history and is also the longest tenured. He owns a career record of 532-291 at Edinboro, and over the previous five seasons Edinboro had a 125-27 record. The Fighting Scots seek their seventh straight PSAC Tournament appearance and have won three PSAC championships during that five-year span, the last coming in 2014. Swank entered the 2015-16 season tied for 12
th among active Division II coaches in victories. That figure is tied for 24
th all-time in overall victories. He ranks 35
th in career winning percentage (.645). Edinboro finished with a 20-8 record a year ago, the fifth straight season with 20-or-more wins and the 11
th in Swank's career. He guided the Fighting Scots to a 16-6 record in the PSAC West, good for fourth place. Edinboro defeated Seton Hill, 68-53, in the first round of the PSAC Tournament before suffering a 71-63 loss to Indiana(Pa.) in the quarterfinals. The Fighting Scots qualified for the PSAC Tournament for the sixth straight year and 11th time in the last 12 years.
California (Pa.): Jess Strom (Penn State '05, 106-34, 5th year)Strom is in her fifth season at the helm in California and her 10
th overall year as a member of the Vulcans coaching staff. She led the Vulcans to a 2015 NCAA National Championship victory, their first since 2006. Strom already ranks third in school history in career victories with 106 and has never recorded a season with less than 17 wins. Strom is a former four-year starter at Penn State, earning three All-Big Ten selections and joining the 1,000-point club.
SCOUTING THE FIGHTING SCOTS2015-16 STATS: HTML / XML2015-16 ROSTER PROBABLE STARTERS
TOP RESERVESPLAYERS TO WATCHAignee' Freeland (F, 6'3", Sr.) – a two-time All-PSAC West selection, Freeland joined the 1,000-point club as a junior. The senior forward ranks sixth on Edinboro's all-time scoring list with 1,514 career points. She is also third all-time in career rebounds with 935 boards. Heather Gates (1,301) and Montique Wade (1,113) rank first and second, respectively. Freeland is also fifth all-time in career blocks with 137. The 6'3'' forward is second in the PSAC with 53 blocks this season, the 12
th-most in single-season history. She also ranks fifth in the PSAC in scoring (16.6 ppg.) and ninth in rebounding (8.3 rpg.). Freeland has recorded nine double-doubles this season, good for fifth in the PSAC.
Lauren Hippo (G, 5'10", Sr.) – the 5'10" senior recorded her 1,000
th career point recently at Gannon, joining fellow senior
Aignee' Freeland in the 1,000-point club. Fittingly, her 1,000th career-point came off a 3-pointer. She is 28
th on the all-time scoring list at 1,061 points and ranks among the top all-time 3-point shooters in Edinboro history. Hippo is ranked third all-time in 3-point percentage at 38.8 percent, fifth in career 3-pointers made (174) and fifth in career 3-pointers attempted (448). Hippo is fourth on the team in scoring at 11.8 ppg. She is third the team in rebounding, averaging a career-high 5.0 rpg and has attempted 167 3-pointers this season, the tenth most in a single-season. Hippo was recently named a CoSIDA Academic All-District selection and is currently on the national ballot.
Katie Fischer (G, 5'7", Jr.) – the transfer from Mercyhurst is in her first season at Edinboro and continues her impressive season as a Fighting Scot, leading the PSAC and ranking sixth in Division II with 6.5 assists per game. She ranks fourth in the nation with 176 total assists, the seventh-most in single-season history. Fischer is second on the team in scoring at 16.1 ppg., good for ninth in the PSAC. Fischer has recorded five double-digit assist games this season and posted six double-doubles.
Michelle Jahn (G, 5'8'', Fr.) – the six-time PSAC West Freshman of the Week has proven to be one of the most dangerous 3-pt. threats in the conference. The General McLane High School product ranks third in the PSAC with a 40.8 3-point percentage, the tenth highest in season history, and third with 64 3-pt. field goals. Jahn's 64 3-pointers are the sixth-most in single-season history. Jahn has scored in double figures in seven of the past eight contests and has recorded a 3-point field goal in all but four games this season. She is third on the team averaging 12.5 ppg.
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HTML2015-16 ROSTER The Vulcans enter Wednesday's contest riding a nine-game winning streak and in first place in the PSAC West. California (Pa.) is averaging 76.6 ppg. during the nine-game stretch. With a win or Indiana (Pa.) loss, the defending national champion will clinch the top-seed in the Western Division.
The California roster features a pair of PSAC West Freshmen of the Year in Miki Glenn (2014) and Seairra Barrett (2015). Glenn was named the MVP of both the PSAC Tournament and the NCAA Atlantic Regional Tournament last season. The junior guard continues to impress this season, leading the PSAC in scoring at 19.0 ppg and ranking second with 6.0 assists per game. The latter figure ranks ninth in Division II.
Barrett ranks 19
th in scoring and fourth in the PSAC in rebounding averaging 14.2 ppg. and 10.1 rpg. The 6'0'' forward also ranks third in the PSAC with 12 double-doubles.
The Vulcans have recorded a 57-14 record at home over the past five seasons, including a 16-2 ledger in 2014-15. Cal is 11-1 at the Convocation Center this season, with the lone loss coming in an overtime upset against Seton Hill on January 9
th.
Cal averages just 12.3 turnovers per game. That figure ranks ninth in Division II and leads the PSAC. The Vulcans also leads the PSAC and rank seventh in the nation in turnover margin at 7.20.
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| | | | | | PPG | RPG |
| F | 3 | Seairra Barrett | 6-0 | So. | Center Township, Pa. | 14.2 | 10.1 |
| F | 5 | Shatara Parsons | 6-0 | So. | Harrisburg, Pa. | 12.3 | 8.9 |
| f | 23 | Precious Martin | 6-0 | Jr. | Harrisburg, Pa. | 9.5 | 5.2 |
| G | 1 | Paige Wright | 5-11 | Sr. | Fort Wayne, Ind. | 7.0 | 2.7 |
| G | 21 | Miki Glenn | 5-8 | Jr. | Bridgeport, W.Va. | 19.0 | 4.4 |
NEXT FOR THE FIGHTING SCOTS: Saturday, February 27 vs. TBA
(PSAC Tournament First Round) FIGHTING SCOTS BY THE NUMBERS Edinboro ranks among the leaders in Division II in several categories. The Fighting Scots are 16
th in total assists (439) and 18
th in total blocks (128).
Aignee' Freeland ranks second the PSAC with 53 blocks and ninth in rebounding with 8.5 rpg.
The Fighting Scots feature a dangerous trio of 3-point shooters in
Michelle Jahn,
Lauren Hippo, and
Katie Fischer. The trio is the first since 2013-14 to record 45 3-pointers apiece. Jahn, Hippo, and Fischer combine to account for 162 of Edinboro's 164 3-pointers. Jahn leads the trio with 64 3-pointers, the sixth most in single-season history.
Edinboro leads the PSAC with 439 total assists. In games the Fighting Scots recorded 15 or more assists, they are 14-3.
Katie Fischer leads the PSAC and ranks sixth in Division II with 6.5 assists per game and her 176 total assists rank fourth in the nation and are the seventh-most in single-season history.
The Fighting Scots have made frequent trips to the charity stripe this season, ranking third in the PSAC with 522 free throw attempts. Edinboro is 17-3 in games where they attempt 15-or-more free throws and just 2-5 when they attempt less than 15 foul shots.
Edinboro has maintained a strong presence on the glass this season, ranking third in the PSAC with a +6.2 rebound margin. The Fighting Scots have been out-rebounded in just six contests this season and are 1-5 in those games.
HIPPO JOINS THE 1,000-POINT CLUBSenior Lauren recorded her 1,000
th career point recently at Gannon. Hippo totaled 14 points, hitting the milestone with a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter. Hippo is also one of the most prolific 3-pt. shooters in Edinboro history, ranking among the top in all 3-pt. categories. She is third on the team this season, shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Career Points| 1. | Samantha Reimer (2006-10) | 1,926 |
| 2. | Jessica Rowe (1996-00) | 1,846 |
| 3. | Montique Wade (1986-90) | 1,775 |
| 4. | Sarah Bishop (1986-90) | 1,652 |
| 5. | Kelsey Conklin (2006-10) | 1,557 |
| 6. | Aignee' Freeland (2012-Pres.) | 1,514 |
| 7. | Kelly Calderone (2004-07) | 1,460 |
| 8. | Renee' Brown (2008-12) | 1,430 |
| 9. | Meghan Miller (1995-99) | 1,426 |
| 10. | Shauna Nevel (1992-96) | 1,384 |
| 11. | Samantha Blazetic (2009-13) | 1,372 |
| 12. | Lori Montgomery (1992-96) | 1,356 |
| 13. | Tina Skidmore (1977-81) | 1,337 |
| 14. | Heather Gates (1994-98) | 1,320 |
| 15. | Kiara Brown (2010-13) | 1,278 |
| 16. | Tammy Walker-Strode (1990-92) | 1,273 |
| 17. | Krystal Henson (1999-03) | 1,263 |
| 18. | Marin Hightower (1997-00) | 1,218 |
| 19. | Maria DiVecchio (2002-06) | 1,214 |
| 20. | Jeannine Jean-Pierre (1991-93) | 1,203 |
| 21. | Audrey Scott (1976-80) | 1,191 |
| 22. | Ellen Mulligan (1980-84) | 1,169 |
| 23. | Darche' Jackson (2010-14) | 1,167 |
| 24. | Laurel Lindsay (2010-15) | 1,165 |
| 25. | Amy Rapelje (1994-98) | 1,105 |
| 26. | Mary Ann Chilcott (1981-85) | 1,068 |
| 27. | Lori Dolby (1977-80) | 1,067 |
| 28. | Lauren Hippo (2012-Pres.) | 1,061 |
Career 3-Pt. Field Goal Percentage (minimum 100 attempts) Career 3-Point Field Goals Made | 1. | Krystal Henson (1999-03) | 275 |
| 2. | Meghan Miller (1995-99) | 222 |
| 3. | Jodi Calderone (2001-05) | 209 |
| 4. | Samantha Reimer (2006-10) | 190 |
| 5. | Lauren Hippo (2012-Pres.) | 174 |
| 6. | Kelly Calderone (2004-07) | 153 |
| 7. | Jessica Rowe (1996-00) | 140 |
| 8. | Kiara Brown (2010-13) | 139 |
| 9. | Laurel Lindsay (2010-15) | 128 |
| 10. | Valerie Majewski (2013-15) | 110 |
Career 3-Point Field Goals Attempted | 1. | Krystal Henson (1999-03) | 803 |
| 2. | Jodi Calderone (2001-05) | 653 |
| 3. | Samantha Reimer (2006-10) | 610 |
| 4. | Meghan Miller (1995-99) | 589 |
| 5. | Lauren Hippo (2012-Pres.) | 448 |
| 6. | Kelly Calderone (2004-07) | 446 |
| 7. | Kiara Brown (2010-13) | 421 |
| 8. | Jessica Rowe (1996-00) | 391 |
| 9. | Laurel Lindsay (2010-15) | 367 |
| 10. | Shauna Nevel (1992-96) | 345 |
AIGNEE' FREELAND CRACKS TOP TEN IN CAREER SCORING, RANKS THIRD IN CAREER REBOUNDS, AND FOURTH IN CAREER BLOCKSAignee' Freeland joined the 1,000-point club as a junior and recently moved into ninth all-time on the career points list. The senior ranks fifth in the PSAC, averaging 16.6 ppg. Freeland has also been a force to be reckoned with on the glass her entire career and this season is no different. She ranks ninth in the PSAC with 8.5 rpg. and has recorded nine double-doubles this year. Freeland has turned away 53 shots this season, the 12
th most in single-season history and putting her career total at 137.
Rebounds| 1. | Heather Gates (1994-198) | 1,301 |
| 2. | Montique Wade (1986-90) | 1,113 |
| 3. | Aignee' Freeland (2012-Pres.) | 935 |
| 4. | Tina Skidmore (1977-81) | 809 |
| 5. | Samantha Blazetic (2009-13) | 784 |
| 6. | Tammy Walker-Strode (1990-92) | 777 |
| 7. | Kelsey Conkil (2006-10) | 772 |
| 8. | Renee' Brown (2008-12) | 735 |
| 9. | Terri Ayers (1990-93) | 721 |
| 10. | Amy Rapelje (1994-98) | 716 |
Blocks| 1. | Samantha Blazetic (2009-13) | 285 |
| 2. | Terri Ayers (1990-93) | 159 |
| 3. | Toyia Giles (1988-90) | 141 |
| 4. | Aignee' Freeland (2012-Pres.) | 137 |
| 5. | Kate Kosewicz (1974-77) | 130 |
| 6. | Micki Cerchiaro (2008-12) | 127 |
| 7. | Agnieszka Michalow (2005-07) | 106 |
| 8. | Donna Esposito (1982-86) | 102 |
| 9. | Heather Gates (1994-98) | 88 |
| 10. | Renee' Brown (2008-12) | 86 |
KATIE FISCHER DISHING IT OUTFirst-year Fighting Scot
Katie Fischer leads the PSAC with 6.5 assists per game and 176 total assists. Fischer's 176 assists rank seventh on the single-season leaderboard.
Assists
| 1. | Callie Iorfido (2005-06) | 249 |
| 2. | Andrea Martre (1989-90) | 236 |
| 3. | Callie Iorfido (2004-05) | 225 |
| 4. | Laurel Lindsay (2014-15) | 206 |
| 5. | Desiree Alexander (1991-92) | 204 |
| 6. | Desiree Alexander (1990-91) | 188 |
| 7. | Katie Fischer (2015-16) | 176 |
| 8. | Karen Urey (1988-89) | 151 |
| 9. | Pam Artman (1992-93) | 146 |
| Karen Urey (1987-88) | 146 |
MICHELLE JAHN FROM DOWNTOWNThe freshman from nearby General McLane high school has emerged as one of the most dangerous 3-pt. threats in the PSAC.
Michelle Jahn has made 64-of-157 3-pt. field goals this season, the sixth most in single-season history.
3-Pt. Field Goals Made
| 1. | Krystal Henson (2001-02) | 88 |
| 2. | Meghan Miller (1997-98) | 86 |
| 3. | Jodi Calderone (2004-05) | 81 |
| 4. | Krystal Henson (2002-03) | 77 |
| 5. | Lauren Hippo (2014-15) | 71 |
| 6. | Michelle Jahn (2015-16) | 64 |
| 7. | Valerie Majewski (2013-14) | 62 |
| Jodi Calderone (2002-03) | 62 |
| 9. | Jessica Rowe (1999-00) | 60 |
| 10. | Kelly Calderone (2004-05) | 59 |
| Krystal Henson (2008-12) | 59 |
