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Edinboro to Host Mansfield, Lock Haven Prior to Holiday Break

MANSFIELD Mountaineers (0-6, 0-3 PSAC East) at EDINBORO Fighting Scots (4-2, 2-1 PSAC West) 
Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 1:00 PM | McComb Fieldhouse | Edinboro, Pa. 
LINKS: LIVE STATS | AUDIO-WFSE 88.9 l WATCH
 
LOCK HAVEN Bald Eagles (7-1, 3-0 PSAC East) at EDINBORO Fighting Scots (4-2, 2-1 PSAC West) 
Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 5:30 PM | McComb Fieldhouse | Edinboro, Pa. 
LINKS: LIVE STATS | AUDIO-WFSE 88.9 l WATCH
 
ADDITIONAL LINKS 
EDINBORO: ROSTER | SCHEDULE | STATS 
MANSFIELD: ROSTER | SCHEDULE | STATS 
LOCK HAVEN: ROSTER | SCHEDULE | STATS

The Game Story 
  • After a 10-day break for final exams, Edinboro is set to play two games before going home for the holidays. The Fighting Scots welcome Mansfield on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a PSAC crossover contest against Lock Haven the next day at 5:30 p.m. Due to the PSAC's balanced scheduling with the Eastern Division one team short of the Western Division this season, the Fighting Scots game vs. Mansfield will not count towards their conference record. 
  • Edinboro comes in with a 4-2 record and is 2-1 in the PSAC West. Three of the first four teams the Fighting Scots faced this season 2on 20-or-more games a year ago. Edinboro began the year ranked 11th in the WBCA Division II Preseason Top 25 before falling out of the poll with losses to then 18th-ranked Virginia Union and Bloomsburg.  The Fighting Scots are currently among teams "also receiving votes" in the WBCA Division II Top 25 and are eighth in the D2SIDA Atlantic Region poll.
  • Following a five-game road trip to begin the 2018-19 campaign, Edinboro hosted East Stroudsburg in its home opener on December 8. Michaela Barnes had a record-breaking game, as she propelled the Fighting Scots to a 93-89 overtime win. The 5'5" junior scored a school-record 42 points and also set school records for free throws made (19) and attempted.(24). She added a career-high nine rebounds, in addition to dishing out five assists. Barnes was named the PSAC West Co-Athlete of the Week for her performance.
  • Barnes helped the Scots rally from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter, as she scored 19 points in the quarter and Edinboro's final 11 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to tie the game at 75-75.
  • The Fighting Scots finished with a 27-4 record a year ago, winning the PSAC championship and advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional. Four starters return from that squad. All-American Ciara Rosten leads the way. The 6'2" senior was an honorable mention WBCA All-American, while also being named the PSAC West Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. In addition to Rosten, Jontay Walton was a first team All-PSAC West choice, while Michelle Jahn and Michaela Barnes were second team selections. 
  • Edinboro looks to extend a streak of eight straight seasons with 20-or-more wins. During that period, the Fighting Scots own a 193-50 record. They won their fifth PSAC championship a year ago, and fourth since 2011. 
  • Ciara Rosten headlines a group of four returning All-PSAC performers. The senior forward was the PSAC West Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and went on to earn several All-American accolades. She was joined on the All-PSAC West first team by guard Jontay Walton, while guards Michelle Jahn and Michaela Barnes were accorded second team honors. 
  • Mansfield was voted to finish eighth in the PSAC East coaches' preseason poll. The Mountaineers concluded the 2017-18 season by making the PSAC Tournament for the first time in 11 years and the third time in program history. They went 8-21 overall and 6-16 in conference play. Mansfield enters the contest at 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the PSAC, following an 80-58 loss at Clarion on December 8. 
  • Lock Haven has been one of the more surprising teams to start the season. Picked to finish seventh in the PSAC East, the Bald Eagles are atop the Eastern Division at 7-1 overall and 3-0 in league play. Winners of their last six contests, their lone loss came at Fairmont State, 86-79. A year ago, LHU posted a 5-21 overall mark and 4-18 record in PSAC action. 
  • Edinboro is averaging 77.2 ppg., which ranks third in the PSAC. The Fighting Scots are allowing 71.8 ppg., for 10th in league play. Mansfield ranks 10th in scoring at 67.8 ppg., but is 17th in defense, giving up 83.7 ppg. Lock Haven is posting 75.9 ppg., for fourth in the PSAC, and is allowing 68.4 ppg., for eighth in the conference action. 
  • Following this week's contests, Edinboro hosts Cheyney in their final game of 2018 on Saturday, December 29, with a 1:00 p.m. tip-off.
On the Radio/Video
  • The Edinboro-Mansfield and Lock Haven games can be heard on WFSE-FM 88.9, with Chris Rosato and Madi Gross providing the commentary. In addition, the contest will be streamed live as part of the PSAC Sports Network.

All-Time Series vs. Mansfield 
  • Edinboro leads 17-2
  • First Meeting: 1993-94 – Edinboro 79, Mansfield 56
  • Last Meeting: 2017-18 – Edinboro 81, Mansfield 54
  • Current Streak: Edinboro has won the last seven meetings
  • Wheeler vs. Mansfield: 0-0 
Last Meeting
December 2, 2017 -- Edinboro 81, Mansfield 54 at Mansfield, Pa. BOX SCORE | RECAP 
  • Head coach Stan Swank became the all-time wins leader among men's and women's basketball coaches in the PSAC with his 560th career win, as 24th-ranked Edinboro defeated Mansfield at Decker Gymnasium. The Fighting Scots improved to 6-0 on the season. Edinboro used three scoring runs that combined outscored the Mountaineers 23-0.
  • The Fighting Scots led 17-10 to start the second quarter, and expanded that lead to 38-19 at halftime. Edinboro forced 17 turnovers in the first half, leading to 23 points. At the end of the game, the Fighting Scots totaled 45 points off 28 turnovers, and outscored the Mountaineers, 44-20, in the paint.
  • Edinboro ended the game shooting 37.8 percent on the game (31-of-82), while holding Mansfield to 30.2 percent from the floor (19-of-63).
  • Jontay Walton led all players with 21 points. Ciara Rosten recorded a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds, adding five blocked shots. Michelle Jahn added 15 points, with three 3-pointers.
  • Brielle Kelly finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Mansfield. Alyssa Mullins and Mimi Leonard contributed 10 points apiece 
All-Time Series vs. Lock Haven 
  • Edinboro leads 54-25 
  • First Meeting: 1973-74 – Lock Haven 49, Edinboro 48 
  • Last Meeting: 2017-18 – Edinboro 94, Lock Haven 52 
  • Current Streak: Edinboro won the last meeting.
  • Wheeler vs. Lock Haven: 0-0 
Last Meeting
December 3, 2017 -- Edinboro 94, Lock Haven 52 at Lock Haven, Pa. BOX SCORE | RECAP 
  • Fueled by a torrid start, Edinboro improved to 7-0 overall with a dominating win at Lock Haven. The Fighting Scots came in ranked 24th in the latest WBCA Division II Top 25. Edinboro never trailed in the contest as all 11 players scored.
  • The Fighting Scots made their first nine shots and led 33-13 after one quarter. They would make 13-of-19 shots in the opening 10 minutes, including 5-of-7 3-pointers. Lock Haven, meanwhile, shot just 30.3 percent (4-of-13) in the opening quarter while committing seven turnovers. Edinboro never trailed by less than 20 points the rest of the way as the Fighting Scots held a 54-31 at the half and 71-39 after three periods. The final score represented the largest lead of the game.
  • Jontay Walton led four players in double figures with 24 points, making 3-of-6 3-pointers. Michelle Jahn made 5-of-8 3-pointers and finished the day with 17 points, along with five rebounds and four assists. Michaela Barnes and Sharpe added 11 points apiece. Sharpe came off the bench to make 4-of-5 field goals and 3-of-4 free throws. Ciara Rosten led Edinboro with eight rebounds and blocked three shots.
  • Rileigh Devine led Lock Haven with 12 points, while Ahnera Parker finished with 11.
  • Edinboro ended the game shooting 47.3 percent (35-of-74) from the floor, including 12-of-25 3-pointers. Lock Haven was limited to 27.1 percent, making just 16-of-59 shots. The Bald Eagles were 3-of-14 on 3-pointers.
  • Edinboro forced 28 turnovers while committing just nine. That led to a huge 32-3 advantage in points off turnovers. 

Head Coach Callie Wheeler (Edinboro '06) -- 4-2, 1st year 
  • Callie Wheeler was officially named Edinboro's fifth head coach on May 23, 2018, replacing long-time head coach Stan Swank. The former Edinboro standout served as Swank's assistant coach for the previous 11 years before assuming the head coaching duties. Edinboro enjoyed great success during Wheeler's 11 seasons at Swank's side, posting a 239-86 record in her 11 seasons on the bench. That includes a string of eight straight 20-win seasons, including last year when the Fighting Scots ended the season with a 27-4 record. Edinboro won its fourth PSAC Championship in her 11 years and went on to reach the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional semifinals. It marked the fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in her tenure as assistant coach, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2013-14.
  • Any doubts of Wheeler's ability to take over as head coach were alleviated when Wheeler filled in for a pair of games in late January last year. With Swank away from the team for his father's funeral, Wheeler guided the Fighting Scots to a 74-52 win at Slippery Rock, followed by a 73-54 victory over a Mercyhurst team, which had defeated California (Pa.) in its previous game.
  • Wheeler played for the Fighting Scots from 2002-06, and ranks as one of the all-time greatest players in Edinboro history. She became Edinboro's sixth Kodak/WBCA All-American as she earned honorable mention All-American honors. That capped a brilliant senior season in which she was named the PSAC West Athlete of the Year and was a first team All-PSAC West selection. In addition, she was selected as the Nancy Acker Award winner in 2006.
  • The 5'5" guard finished as Edinboro's second-leading scorer at 12.5 ppg. as a senior, and also added 5.1 rpg. More importantly, she set a school record with 249 assists while turning the ball over just 89 times. She led the PSAC in both assists and steals, finishing with 95 in the latter category.
  • Edinboro had had just one triple-double in its history prior to 2005-06, when Wheeler accomplished the fete twice. The first came against Seton Hill (20 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists), followed by 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in her final home appearance vs. Shippensburg.
  • As a junior, Wheeler earned second team All-PSAC West accolades after averaging 10.4 ppg. and handing out 225 assists, along with recording 91 steals. The assists ranks third all-time. She led the Fighting Scots to a 21-10 record that season, along with the team's first berth in the NCAA Division II Playoffs since 1998.
  • Wheeler likely ranks at the top in a long line of standout point guards at Edinboro. While not taking over as the starter until her junior season, she concluded her career with 682 assists, despite missing the final seven games of the 2003-04 campaign due to an injury. That figure is second all-time in the PSAC. In addition, Wheeler finished with 283 career steals, a figure which ranks fourth all-time at Edinboro. She fell just shy of reaching 1,000 points for her career, finishing with 932.
  • The Iorfido name (Wheeler's maiden name) is well known in Edinboro Athletics, where her family has had quite an impact. Her father, Rich, was a standout linebacker for the Edinboro football team from 1970-72, and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in April 2007. Callie joined her father as a member of the Edinboro Hall of Fame in October 2016. Younger sister Mandie was a standout catcher on the softball team, and a two-time All-PSAC West performer. 

Scouting the Fighting Scots
  • Edinboro returns to action following a 10-day break due to final exams. The Fighting Scots are currently 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the PSAC West. On December 8, the Fighting Scots defeated East Stroudsburg in overtime, 93-89. Michaela Barnes had a career day against the Warriors. She helped Edinboro comeback from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit by scoring 19 of her 42 points in the frame, including a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in the contest, which tied the game at 75-75. The PSAC West Women's Basketball Co-Athlete of the Week set three new program records with her 42 points, 19 free throws made, and 24 free throws attempted. 
  • Edinboro is in the midst of a five-game homestand after opening the season with five straight contests on the road. They have upcoming contests vs. Cheyney on December 29 at 1:00 p.m., and against nationally-ranked California(Pa.) to open the 2019 calendar year on January 2.
  • The Fighting Scots feature four returning All-PSAC performers, led by Ciara Rosten. The 6'2" senior was named to three All-American teams a year ago. She earned WBCA honorable mention All-American accolades, along with being named a D2CCA second team All-American and third team Division II Bulletin All-American. In addition, she was selected the D2CCA Atlantic Region Player of the Year, and the PSAC Athlete of the Year and Defensive Athlete of the Year. Rosten is a preseason Division II Bulletin honorable mention All-American. Rosten missed last week's home opener due to injury, but has averaged 14.4 ppg. and 9.2 rpg. through five games. She has had double-doubles against Virginia State and Wheeling Jesuit. She currently ranks second in career blocks (177) and 14th in career rebounds (615), along with eighth in career rebounds per game (9.3). She has scored 919 points in two-plus seasons.
  • Jontay Walton joined Rosten as a first team All-PSAC West selection after leading the Fighting Scots in scoring (16.5 ppg.), assists (132), and steals (73) a year ago. She is averaging 18.5 ppg. through six contests and has made 47-of-53 free throws. She has a team-high 25 assists and 13 steals. Walton is also chasing 1,000 career points with 929 career points in two-plus seasons.
  • Michelle Jahn and Michaela Barnes were accorded second team All-PSAC West honors. Jahn finished fourth on the team in scoring at 12.9 ppg. The 5'8" senior is one of the top 3-point threats in the PSAC, making 64-of-182 (35.2 pct.) from beyond the arc. She is averaging 13.2 ppg. and has made 15-of-42 3-pointers. She comes off a season-high 21-point effort vs. East Stroudsburg. Jahn went over 1,000 career points in last year's PSAC playoff game vs. California(Pa.), and ranks 25th in career scoring with 1,147 points. She moved into third place in career 3-point field goals made against East Stroudsburg, now showing 211. Jahn ranks fourth in 3-pointers attempted (591), and seventh in 3-point field goal percentage (.357).
  • After earning PSAC West Freshman of the Year honors in 2016-17, Barnes was the MVP of last year's PSAC Tournament. The 5'5" junior ended the year third on the team in scoring at 14.2 ppg., while finishing fourth on the team in assists (65) and third in steals (36). She is leading the Fighting Scots in scoring at 19.0 ppg. after scoring a career-high 42 points vs. East Stroudsburg. She has made 38-of-49 free throws.
  • With Rosten and fellow post player Allison Thompson out with injuries, freshman Macy Tarrant made her first career start against East Stroudsburg. She teamed with Abbey Antolic to battle inside against the Warriors.
Scouting Mansfield 
  • After starting the year 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the PSAC East, Mansfield remains in search of its first win of the season. The Mountaineers last played on December 8, suffering an 80-58 loss at Clarion
  • The Mountaineers finished last season at 8-21 overall with a 6-16 mark in the PSAC East. Their season ended following a 51-38 loss to Millersville in the opening round of the PSAC Tournament. 
  • Head coach Michael Whitling enters his third year atop the helm. A year ago, he guided the Mountaineers to their first PSAC Tournament appearance in just over a decade and the third playoff berth in program history. Prior to arriving at Mansfield, Whitling served as an assistant coach with Gannon from 2013-16. He followed Gannon head coach Mark Brunelli to Erie following three seasons as an assistant at Anderson (S.C.). His coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Clarion in 2005. 
  • The Mountaineers entered the year looking to replace two All-PSAC players from a year ago. Brielle Kelly received PSAC East first team accolades, while Alyssa Mullins was named to the East's second team. 
  • Sophomore Erin Gibbons leads Mansfield in scoring. The 5'8" guard is averaging 15.2 ppg., an increase of nearly six points from last season. Gibbons is also Mansfield's top three-point threat, having knocked down 14-of-39 3-pointers. Her team-high 15 steals rank third in the PSAC.
  • Sophomore Paige Whitfield and freshman Ellie Thompson are also scoring in double figures for the Mountaineers. While only playing in four games this year, Whitfield is posting 11.3 ppg. and ranks second on the team in 3-point shooting (8-of-23).
  • Thompson comes off the bench to score 11.0 ppg. In addition, the 5'9 guard has made 27-of-30 free throws, and is third on the team in rebounds at 4.6 rpg.
  • Sophomores Mia Leonard and Noelle Cameron are Mansfield's top rebounders. Leonard, a 6'3" forward, leads the Mountaineers on the glass with 6.6 rpg., while Cameron, a 5'9" guard, is second at 5.8 rpg. Cameron has also grabbed more offensive boards (15) than defensive rebounds (14). The two sophomores have six blocks apiece.
  • Redshirt senior McKenzie Hatch is another top returner for the Mountaineers. The 5'4" guard is dishing out a team-best 4.2 apg, which ranks third in the conference.

Scouting Lock Haven 
  • Lock Haven is the biggest surprise in the PSAC this season . After going 5-21 overall and 4-18 in the PSAC East a year ago, the Bald Eagles are 7-1 on the year with a 3-0 mark in conference action. LHU's lone loss came in an 86-79 decision at Fairmont State in their second game of the year. The have run off six straight wins since then.
  • Jennifer Smith begins her 12th season as Lock Haven's head coach. The former Millersville standout is approaching her 100th career win with the Bald Eagles, having posted a 95-189 mark with the program. Prior to her arrival at LHU, she spent two years as the head coach at Goldey-Beacom. Smith's coaching career started at Millersville, where she was also a four-year standout on the women's basketball team and a member of the women's track & field team. 
  • Returning junior Rileigh Devine is the Bald Eagle's top scorer once again. The 5'7" guard is averaging 14.8 ppg., Devine is also LHU's top 3-point threat, as she leads the PSAC and ranks sixth in Division II with 3.50 3-pointers made per game, and is shooting 28-of-65 (43.1 pct.) from behind the arc. 
  • Devine is joined in the backcourt by Taylor Leidy and Bink Redman. Leidy, has started in all eight games as a true freshman. The 5'5" guard ranks third on the team in scoring with 11.4 ppg. but leads the team with a 46.4 percent clip, and 4.0 apg. She is tied for second on the team in rebounds per game (5.3) and ranks second in steals (10).
  • Redman, a 5'5" guard, led LHU a year ago in rebounds per game, assists per game, blocks, and steals. This season is no exception, as she's the team's top rebounder, collecting 7.8 rpg., and has a team-high 13 steals. Redman is also dishing out 3.3 dimes per game, for second. 
  • After averaging 6.3 ppg. last season, senior Jalyn Shelton-Burleigh is the team's second-leading scorer at 11.5 ppg. The 5'9" forward is one of four players averaging at least 5.0 rpg. (5.1). 
  • Sophomore Ahnera Parker is the fourth Lock Haven player to average double digits per contest (11.4 ppg.). At 6'1", the forward is tied with Leidy in rebounds per game (5.3). 

Next for the Fighting Scots 
  • The Fighting Scots will celebrate the holiday break through next weekend, before rounding out the new year with a non-conference matchup against Cheyney on Saturday, December 29. That contest will get underway at 1:00 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Michaela Barnes

#2 Michaela Barnes

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5' 6"
Sophomore
Michelle Jahn

#20 Michelle Jahn

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5' 8"
Junior
Ciara Rosten

#15 Ciara Rosten

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6' 2"
Senior
Jontay Walton

#5 Jontay Walton

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5' 5"
Redshirt Junior
Abbey Antolic

#14 Abbey Antolic

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5' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
Michaela Barnes

#2 Michaela Barnes

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5' 5"
Junior
Michelle Jahn

#20 Michelle Jahn

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5' 7"
Senior
Ciara Rosten

#15 Ciara Rosten

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6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
Allison Thompson

#32 Allison Thompson

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5' 11"
Senior
Jontay Walton

#5 Jontay Walton

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5' 6"
Graduate Student
Macy Tarrant

#12 Macy Tarrant

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6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Michaela Barnes

#2 Michaela Barnes

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Sophomore
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Michelle Jahn

#20 Michelle Jahn

5' 8"
Junior
G
Ciara Rosten

#15 Ciara Rosten

6' 2"
Senior
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Jontay Walton

#5 Jontay Walton

5' 5"
Redshirt Junior
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Abbey Antolic

#14 Abbey Antolic

5' 7"
Redshirt Sophomore
G/F
Michaela Barnes

#2 Michaela Barnes

5' 5"
Junior
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Michelle Jahn

#20 Michelle Jahn

5' 7"
Senior
G
Ciara Rosten

#15 Ciara Rosten

6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
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Allison Thompson

#32 Allison Thompson

5' 11"
Senior
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Jontay Walton

#5 Jontay Walton

5' 6"
Graduate Student
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Macy Tarrant

#12 Macy Tarrant

6' 0"
Freshman
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