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RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University's women's basketball team wraps up the non-conference portion of its schedule on Friday at home against the University of the Cumberlands.
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Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
- This is the first ever meeting between the two teams.
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THE COLONELS
-Â The Colonels (6-6) knocked off Appalachian State, 89-84, in double overtime on Dec. 21 in Boone, North Carolina.
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Alice Recanati led the way for the Colonels with a season-best 21 points, six steals, and four assists against the Mountaineers. Â
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Brie Crittendon continues to impress in her freshman campaign, posting a career-best 15 points, six rebounds, four steals, and three assists in the win over App State. Crittendon was named ASUN Freshman of the Week on Monday for her performance. Â Â
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- Â Recanati ranks first in the conference in steals and steals per game. Recanati ranks 27th in the country in steals on the season.
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-Â The Colonels rank 25th in the country in steals per game and 19th in overall steals.
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SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
-Â Cumberlands comes into the contest at 9-5 (3-3 Mid South) after knocking off Shawnee State, 77-59, on Dec. 18 in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
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-Â The Patriots are led offensively by Destinay Haworth who is averaging a team-best 14.7 points per game on the season.
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-Â UC has three players averaging double figures on the year.
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-Â Cumberlands is shooting 42 percent from the field as a team.
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UP NEXT
Eastern Kentucky opens up ASUN play next Wednesday night at home against Central Arkansas. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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